Student Hourly - Midwestern Music Camps: Camp Counselors Job at U...
University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS, United States, 66049
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Overview
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Overview
80% - Supervise middle school and high school students during camp activities. Supervision includes, but is not limited to, always 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
Positions will provide temporary assistance in a variety of areas.
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 persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).
Work Schedule
Middle School and High School Band, Orchestra, Choir, and June 8-19, 2025.
Counselors may be required to arrive up to two days prior to the camp for training.
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
- Must have experience with KU through their education, work experience, or other connection.
- During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Preferred Qualifications
- Junior/Senior status pursuing a bachelor's degree in music at KU or experience working with KU School of Music faculty. Preference may be given to students of under-represented instrumental families among the counseling staff.
- First aid and CPR certification
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Experience supervising minors in educational and/or recreational settings
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.
Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
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, 2025 and will continue as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date of April 10, 2025.