POOL - Midwestern Music Camps: Camp Counselors

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Lawrence, KANSAS

27260BR

Midwestern Camps


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.


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


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

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    Sharon Toulouse
    [email protected]


    Additional Candidate Instruction

    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.


    Advertised Salary Range

    $8.00/hour


    Application Review Begins

    10-Apr-2024


    Anticipated Start Date

    07-Jun-2024


    Primary Campus

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    Employee Class

    U-Unclassified Professional Staff


    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


    Work Location Assignment

    On-Site


    Disclaimer

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.


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