Camp Assistant

Overview

Be a Star at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts! The Patel Conservatory, located at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, is starting the hiring process for our Summer Camp Assistants. The Camp Assistant teaches daily Pre- or Post-Camp activities and provides administrative support to camp leadership. This is a part-time Summer opportunity to assist in the 9-week Summer Camp Program at the Patel Conservatory.

The Conservatory offers performing arts classes in dance, theater and music for students of all ages and experience levels. Camp Assistants supervise students and provide activities before and after camps, along with administrative support to camp leadership staff. Located in downtown Tampa, Straz offers a team-based work environment that supports the community and inspires the next generation of performers.

Essential Functions

Pre-Camp or Post-Camp Instructor

• Prepares daily student activities (Game Planning, Entertainment, Crafts).
• Supervises pre- or post-camp students and addresses student behavior and health issues as needed.
• Tracks and submits daily attendance to admissions office.
• Works with security staff to ensure a smooth drop-off/pick-up process for students.

Camp Administration

• Supports camp leadership and Admissions staff with administrative tasks as needed.
• Supervises student lunch breaks and assists with cleaning up.
• Assists with camper drop-off/pick-up procedures.
• Supports camp leadership with student late arrivals/early dismissals, addressing behavior and health issues, including administering first aid as needed.
• Supports faculty and staff with inputting attendance, as needed.
• Supports camp leadership with pulling attendance data, collecting student assessments, and completing camp showcase statistics forms.
• Reviews and submits Incident Reports as needed.
• Attends camp planning meetings as needed.
• Supports all faculty and staff to ensure the smooth operation of summer camps.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not contain supervisory responsibilities.

Other

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities. Straz Center management reserves the right to amend or change duties, responsibilities, or activities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary, with or without notice.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include early mornings or evenings, as required.
• Approximate schedule will be 5 hours each weekday morning or afternoon for approximately 9 weeks during summer camps. Work schedules will be confirmed prior to position acceptance.
• Must have a reliable and consistent transportation plan to ensure attendance at work on time, as scheduled each day.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with parents, students, and staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to quickly learn assigned responsibilities and execute tasks independently with minimal supervision or direction.
• Demonstrates adaptability, with the ability to acquire new knowledge and independently complete assigned responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains sustained attention and focus on student engagement and safety for extended periods, prioritizing program responsibilities over personal distractions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create an excellent customer care experience for parents, students, and staff. Resolves customer inquiries and concerns in a positive, tactful, and helpful manner.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to effectively manage changing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with regards to sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Ability to remain poised and effective in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to complete basic math computations.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to successfully complete a Level 2 background check.

• 1 to 3 years of experience
• High school diploma
• Experience with student supervision, student affairs, customer service, or education preferred
• Spanish as a second language is helpful

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• On-site duties require remaining stationary, traversing the campus, communicating with students and staff. May operate a computer and other office equipment, converse by telephone, lift up to 40 lbs, ascend/descend stairs, and move in confined spaces. May operate camp equipment as needed.

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