POOL - Midwestern Music Camps: Camp Counselors
Position Overview
This position works with direction from the Head Counselors, Camp Director, and Camp Coordinator to supervise the student residential experience during the Midwestern Music Camps. This position will require coordination of social and educational activities for the campers and will interact directly with the campers, camp faculty, and other camp staff.
This position requires Camp Counselors to reside in dorms throughout the duration of the camp.
Selected candidates must successfully complete a background check on or before the first day of employment.
This position requires Camp Counselors to reside in dorms throughout the duration of the camp.
Selected candidates must successfully complete a background check on or before the first day of employment.
Job Description
80% - Supervise middle school and high school students during camp activities. Supervision includes, but is not limited to, ensuring the safety and well-being of campers at all times and taking attendance several times a day as campers move from one session to the next.
15% - Assist camp instructors as needed. This could include offering individualized help to camper(s) in a session.
5% - Other duties as needed
15% - Assist camp instructors as needed. This could include offering individualized help to camper(s) in a session.
5% - Other duties as needed
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 19 years of age or older
- Capable of being highly organized and responsible for the safety and well-being of minors, as evidenced in application materials
Preferred Qualifications
- Junior/Senior status pursuing a bachelor’s degree in music at KU or experience working with KU School of Music faculty.
- First aid and CPR certification
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Experience supervising minors in educational and/or recreational settings
Additional Candidate Instructions
In addition to the online application, applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications begins on April 10, 2024 and will continue as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.
Review of applications begins on April 10, 2024 and will continue as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.
Contact Information to Applicants
Sharon Toulouse
stoulouse@ku.edu
stoulouse@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$8.00/hour
Work Schedule
Middle School and High School Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, and Choir Camps, June 9-20, 2024
Counselors may be required to arrive up to two days prior to the camp for training
Counselors may be required to arrive up to two days prior to the camp for training
Application Review Begins
Wednesday April 10, 2024
Anticipated Start Date
Friday June 7, 2024