Theatre Youth Summer Camp Counselor-Temporary

Decker Jones, P.C.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Theatre Youth Summer Camp Counselor for the TCU Department of Theatre's Summer Camp Program. This role includes supporting educational theatre activities for children, maintaining a safe environment, and assisting campers in day-to-day camp operations. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and may possess a teaching certification along with skills in public speaking and group management.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Preferred teaching experience at elementary and/or secondary level.
• Experience in theater, performance, or theater technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists campers with daily camp activities and ensures supervision.
• Maintains a safe environment and tracks supplies.
• Interacts with parents during drop-off and pick-up times.

Skills

Public speaking

Classroom management

Group facilitation

Education

Experience working with children in an educational setting

Elementary or secondary teacher certificate

Job description

Job Summary:

The Theatre Youth Summer Camp Counselor provides support for TCU Department of Theatre Summer Camp Program by providing educational theatre opportunities to enrolled campers during the two-week day camp.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Assists campers with daily camp activities.
2. Ensures that campers are supervised at all times.
3. Maintains a safe and enjoyable camp environment.
4. Keeps track of supplies for camp and convey any needs to administrative staff.
5. Performs head-counts of participants throughout the day.
6. Ensures participants are safe (properly hydrated, playing/meeting areas are free of hazards, etc.).
7. Interacts with parents/guardians during drop-off and pick-up times.
8. Assists in duties for daily set-up and clean-up of the camp area.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Experience teaching at the elementary and/or secondary level preferred.
• Experience in theater with either performance or theater technology experience preferred.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• Elementary or secondary teacher certificate.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Skill in public speaking in small groups, leading small groups, and classroom or group management.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.