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

July 15-September 1, 2026

Maximum Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

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

Lead a week-long theater day camp with the incredible energy of kids and the magic of live performance! As a Theater Camp Counselor with the Performing Arts Series, you collaborate with Missoula Children's Theatre to help guide campers through an exciting, fast-paced week. Auditions kick off on Monday, roles are cast, and from there, the countdown to Friday night’s big show begins, when friends and family pack the audience to cheer them on. While campers rehearse with the directors, counselors lead engaging games, creative crafts, and activities that connect to the musical they’re performing. Throughout the week, counselors capture candid moments and character group photos (wrangling excited young actors for a photo is a true skill!) to share with families at the end of camp.

Beyond daily camp activities, counselors collaborate in advance to plan and design the week’s crafts, games, and themed decorations. On show day, the lobby is transformed into a surprise themed space for the campers before they take the stage. This role builds experience in leadership, planning, teamwork with peers, creativity, working with children, and gaining firsthand insight into what goes into producing a show. No theater background is required (but helpful), just enthusiasm, collaboration, and a desire to create an unforgettable week for campers

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

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

Required Application Documents

None

Posting Contact Information

Gwen Ewing, ewingg@miamioh.edu

Additional Information

A criminal background check may be required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

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