IMMEDIATE NEED Music/Theatre Camp Counselor
About The Position
We are seeking a camp counselor to lead the music activities in our theatre camp. This is a great opportunity to help kids discover their creativity, develop confidence, and have fun through acting, singing, and performing. Build leadership skills, collaborate with friends, and enjoy weekends off while making a lasting impact in a child’s life! Under the direction and supervision of the Manager of Cultural Arts & Camps and the Cultural Arts Camp Leader, the Music/Theatre Camp Counselor will lead music/vocals activities with youth campers and assist with planning, preparing, and participating in camp activities. Music experience required and piano playing ability preferred. Camp hours will vary from 8:30am until 4:30pm, depending on the camp. These camp positions run for 4 weeks, in addition to training days scheduled prior to the start of camp. Cultural Arts Camp Counselors will work with children ranging in age from 6-15 years, in groups of 5-20 campers. Activities include but are not limited to; improv games, completing crafts, learning music, reading scripts, reading monologues, other theatre games, and much more. Counselors are expected to interact with campers throughout their entire shift, lead and/or assist with activities, be a team-player, and ensure campers are always safe. Additional duties include behavior management, set-up/clean-up of the camp location, craft/activity prep and other duties as assigned. This is an at-will position.
Requirements
- Candidates must be 18 or older
- Previous experience with teaching music and theater
- Ability to effectively communicate with participants, their parents, and the public
- Ability to maintain discretion regarding confidential matters and/or information
- Proficient in MS Outlook or other email system for communication with the aptitude to learn and use other applications
- CPR/AED/First Aid certified, or willing to become certified within 30 days of hire
- Reliable transportation to and from work is required
Nice To Haves
- Piano playing ability preferred
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred
- Outgoing, reliable, self-motivated, and creative with a strong interest in working with children
- Prior experience working with children of multiple ages is recommended
- Previous camp experience is a plus
- Preference given to candidates working towards a degree in art, theatre, education, recreation, or similar field
Responsibilities
- Lead music/vocals activities with youth campers
- Assist with planning, preparing, and participating in camp activities
- Interact with campers throughout their entire shift
- Lead and/or assist with activities
- Be a team-player
- Ensure campers are always safe
- Behavior management
- Set-up/clean-up of the camp location
- Craft/activity prep
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center and Sunset Pool Individual Membership while actively employed
- 4 Free One-time Use Guest Passes for GEPD facilities (Ackerman/Holes & Knolls/Sunset Pool)
- Flexible schedules
- Weekends OFF
- Competitive Wages
- Paid Training
- Opportunities for additional work
- $50 Referral Bonus for referring a New Employee
- Recognition Incentives
- All Season Letter of Recommendation for college, internships, or future career opportunities
- Work and interact with friends
- Enjoy the outdoors
- Make an impact in someone else’s life
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
