Student Assistant, Summer Camp Counselor

Job Title Student Assistant, Summer Camp Counselor Department Performing Arts Series JM Worker Type Student (Fixed Term) Pay Information For hourly student pay rates, please visit the Student Job Classification page on the Office of Human Resources website. For salaried student positions, contact the department for pay information. Duration of Appointment August 4-8, 2025 plus advance planning in late July TBD. Advance planning can be done remotely. Maximum Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Job Description Summary Summer Youth Drama Camp Counselors work in a team to plan and organize activities for up to 60 children ages 6-18 the week of August 4th -8th 2025. These activities will be offered to camp participants to supplement and support the theatre learning experience offered by the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT). Job Description Summer Youth Drama Camp Counselors work in a team to plan and organize activities for up to 60 children ages 6-18 the week of August 4th -8th 2025. 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. 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. A current and clear, State of Ohio background check through Miami University Police Department will be required before hiring. It is not needed to apply. Be available from 9am - 5:30 pm, Aug. 4-7 and 9am-10 pm, Aug. 8 2025 Have a place to live within commuting distance of Oxford, OH Preferred Qualifications: Experience with supervising children ages 6-18 and planning creative activities for them. Experience with summer camp or drama camp planning and programming a plus Additional Position Information (if applicable) Required Application Documents None Posting Contact Information Gwenmarie Ewing, ewingg@miamioh.edu Additional Information A criminal background check may be required. 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