Student Assistant - Summer Youth Drama Camp Counselor

Job no: 503133
Department: Performing Arts Series
Location: Oxford, OH
Work type: Student
Categories: Teaching, Other, Service, Camps and Special Events

Job Title:

Student Assistant - Summer Youth Drama Camp Counselor

Salary/Grade:

$11.30 - $12.30 / hr

Hours per week:

July: 0-4 hrs per week, August 5th - 9th 40 hrs, 0-4 hrs other weeks

Duration of Appointment:

July and August 2024

Job Summary:

Summer Youth Drama Camp Counselors work in a team to plan and organize activities for up to 60 children ages 6-18. These activities will be offered to camp participants to supplement and support the theatre learning experience offered by the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT). Counselors will assist in the administration and management of all operational and programming aspects of the MCT Workshop programs to ensure the health and well-being of all staff and campers.

Required Availability
Preparation: July 2024 for 5-8 hours on a flexible schedule
Camp Week: Monday, August 5 - Friday, August 9. M - TH 10am - 5pm, FR 10am - 10pm (show day)

Essential Duties:

Develop and direct daily activities for children ages 6-18. This includes providing a written schedule complete with activity descriptions and supply lists.
Assist with daily tasks and share duties appropriately with fellow counselors.
Work with the MCT tour directors to set a daily agenda, assuring all staffing needs are covered.
Assist with coordination of communication among all staff, Missoula Children's Theatre tour directors, camp participants, and families.
Ensures that supplies are available each day and counselors are prepared for the day's activities.
Ensure the safety of all campers.
Be a point of contact for participants and their families during the camp.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to be active for several hours each day to keep up with participants' energy levels.
Creative mind and interest in working with kids.

Students recommended for hire need to pass a State of Ohio fingerprint background check. The background check is not required to apply. EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223.

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact ADAFacultyStaff@Miamioh.edu or (513) 529-3560.

Advertised: 01 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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