Break Camp Assistant

WHO WE ARE

Opened in 1914 and welcoming over 1.3 million visitors annually, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is Canada's most-visited museum, ranking among the top 10 cultural institutions in North America. At ROM, we are dedicated to building and sharing global collections, sharing knowledge, inspiring learning, and fostering community engagement. As a globally recognized field research institute, ROM houses an impressive collection of over 18 million artworks, cultural objects, and natural history specimens, showcased in over 40 galleries and exhibition spaces.

We are committed to creating a space where art, culture, and nature intersect, connecting people and communities to the past, present and shared future.

As we continue to work toward our goals to transform and evolve as one of the world’s foremost 21st-century museums, we seek passionate and dynamic team members who embody our mission and values.

As we adapt to the evolving needs of our diverse world, ROM leverages its prestigious collections, captivating exhibitions, and groundbreaking research to ignite a lifelong passion for art, nature, and culture. Our programs, including the ROMKids Camp, are designed to offer immersive, hands‑on learning experiences that connect families to the world and each other in meaningful ways.

Celebrating over 80 years, ROMKids Camp is one of Toronto's most imaginative and diverse day camps, where creativity meets exploration. Inspired by ROM's world‑class collections and research, our camp offers experiential and interactive activities tailored for young, inquisitive minds.

To learn more, visit our website at  and explore under the "What’s On" and “March Break Camp” sections.

This March Break, we are excited to offer positions for dedicated individuals who can contribute to our vibrant camp environment. ROM Assistants will provide essential 1-on-1 support to campers with disabilities or those requiring additional assistance, ensuring an inclusive and enriching camp experience. Our ideal candidates are compassionate and skilled in working with children of various needs, including those who are neurodiverse or have physical disabilities such as ADHD, ASD, learning differences, cerebral palsy, and muscular dystrophy.

• Before camp starts, read the camper's profile carefully and chat with their caregivers over the phone. This helps in understanding the camper's needs and preferences.
• Each day, prepare the necessary support materials to help your camper integrate smoothly into camp activities.
• Actively work to include your camper in the group, making sure they feel welcomed and part of the team.
• Pay attention to your camper's daily routine, including any health care or medication needs.
• During breaks and lunch, supervise and support your camper.
• Assist the instructor in adapting games, activities, and museum explorations to ensure your camper is fully involved and engaged.
• If needed, use adaptive equipment responsibly and safely.
• Always show positive behaviour, setting a good example for campers to follow.
• Always maintain a friendly and courteous demeanour with both caregivers and children.
• Regularly update caregivers with important information about their child’s experiences and progress at camp.

• You should have at least one year of experience working with children in a learning environment like a school or camp. Also, you should be great at working as part of a team.
• You need to be at least 16 years old by the time you start working with us.
• If you've studied something related to museums, like Art, Archaeology, Life Sciences, Earth Science, or History, that's a big plus.
• Previous experience working with children who have disabilities, including physical disabilities or neurodivergence, is highly valued.
• If you have coaching or lifeguard certification, that's a bonus.
• Being certified in First Aid or CPR is an advantage.

• START DATE:
  
  February 22, 2026
• END DATE:
  March 22, 2026
• OPEN DATE:
  January 19, 2026
• STATUS:
  Part‑time contract
• EMPLOYEE GROUP:
  
  Non‑union
• HOURLY RATE:$18.20
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Up to 24 hours weekly
• LOCATION (onsite):
  Toronto, ON
• POSTING TYPE:
  This posting…