AileyCamp Group Leader

Through guidance, patience and clarity, the Ailey Camp Group Leaders help support and empower campers to be the best they can be in their participation y are committed, motivated, and compassionate. They are responsible for leading, guiding and assisting campers in their daily class schedule and activities in a positive and inspiring manner. Group Leaders reach out to campers and create a relationship of mutual trust.

They organize their daily responsibilities and assist in each class as needed in making learning a meaningful process. The goal is to help support the campers' focus, motivation and learning in their dance, visual art, and personal development classes, and be their dedicated ally in the entire process of learning and development.

This is a temporary part-time non-exempt position that earns $23/hour. This position reports to the Ailey Camp Manager & Associate Director of Education.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Attend all daily classes and activities with assigned group, Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00AM.
  
  - 3:00PM from June 22 through July 31, 2026
• Attend Teaching Artist Training (open to all ECE artists) in the Spring TBD
• Attend Staff Orientations on June 17, 18, 20 time TBD
• Assist campers with class content and activities as needed in classes.
• Assist dance instructors or facilitators with classroom management.
• Monitor campers' behavior; act as a liaison between campers and faculty, Ailey Camp Manager, and other camp staff.
• Report individual campers' counseling needs to the Guidance Counselor and Camp Manager.
• Welcome campers each morning as they enter class.
• Evaluate campers' progress at the beginning and end of Ailey Camp.
• Assist faculty members as needed in the creation of the end-of-camp performance materials.
• Participate in supervision of the Ailey Campers during their daily classes and on Fun Fridays, and all camp events.
• Support campers with any technical needs during camp along with the Ailey Camp Administrator.
• Take group attendance daily and turn in to Camp Administrator by 9AM each morning.
• Participate in all rehearsal, preparation and Final Performance activities as needed to support the artistic staff.
• Help with finale performance dance piece for Final Performance along with other Group Leaders and Ailey Camp Staff.
• Receptive to ongoing feedback and provide meaningful feedback to Ailey Camp Manager with the goal of improving Ailey Camp
• Participate in regular staff meetings each morning at 8AM - 8:25AM and 3pm - 3:30pm and individual meetings with the Ailey Camp Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with youth ages 11-14.
• Leadership skills partnered with a willingness to follow policies and procedures.
• Well-organized and committed
• Dedication to racial equity and social justice work in the arts
• Creative, energetic, and attentive.
• Dress in the Ailey Camp staff uniform and in a neat and clean manner ensuring clothing and/or costumes do not contain inappropriate references for children (alcohol, drugs, profanity, etc.).
• Attend the mandatory Ailey Camp Staff Orientations.

To perform this job successfully, the Group Leader must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIREMENTS

Must pass background check (not required for virtual programming)

Adhere to STG Minor Policy

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Seattle Theatre Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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