What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at CMT San Jose?
CAMP CMT SUMMER 2022
Children’s Musical Theater San Jose (CMT) is currently seeking passionate teaching artists, professional educators, and young performers for San Jose’s most popular Musical Theater Summer Camp. Every summer, CMT brings in 45-60 employees and volunteers to make up its camp staff.
As a Camp CMT staff member, you will gain valuable job experience that will look great on a resume; you will be part of a team of talented, like-minded individuals; you will have fun doing work that you enjoy; you will be challenged; you will be rewarded; you will make a difference in the lives of many young people.
Important Dates:
- Session 1: June 13 – 24
- Session 2: June 27 – July 8 (no camp July 4)
- Session 3: July 11 – 22
- Session 4: July 25 – Aug 5
Available Positions:
We are currently seeking Instructors, Camp Manager, Counselors and Counselors-in-Training (CITs).
TO APPLY:
INSTRUCTORS: Send your resume to Education Manager, Amanda Moore, at Amanda@cmtsj.org.
COUNSELORS/CITS: Fill out THIS APPLICATION by March 1st, 2022.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Instructor
The instructor is someone who loves their discipline (acting, voice, dance, or an elective) and wants to inspire kids by leading energizing activities in a structured environment. The camp day is divided into 6 class periods, so you will see up to 6 different groups of campers each day. With assistance from the camp director, you will create a lesson plan in advance of each session to help the course stay on track. Working with the other instructors as colleagues, you will collaborate on preparations for the final recital. The instructor brings a love of theater to the classroom and is always organized, responsible and prepared.
Camp Manager
The Camp Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day of the summer camp. This includes managing a staff of instructors, counselors, counselors-in-training (CITs) and office staff; communicating with parents; keeping accurate paperwork; and ensuring a safe environment. The camp manager is also someone who enjoys creating camaraderie among staff, seeks to make each camper’s experience stellar, and ensures that each parent feels confident leaving his/her child at camp. The manager should take pride in providing an excellent experience.
Counselor
Counselors must be at least 16 years of age. Counselors will be assigned a group of campers and will be responsible for the safety and well-being of their group throughout the camp day. Leading by example, counselors will participate in classes along with their campers and set good examples for the CITs working alongside them. The right person has strong leadership skills, likes working with kids, has a passion for theater, takes direction well, and is self-motivated. This is a paid position.
Counselor-In-Training
This volunteer position is a good fit for someone 14-16 years old who has a passion for theater and aspires to be a counselor in upcoming years. You will be assigned to a group of campers and will report to the counselor, assisting with managing the campers each day. This is a great opportunity to train for a future leadership position and earn volunteer hours for school!
TO APPLY:
INSTRUCTORS: Send your resume to Education Manager, Amanda Moore, at Amanda@cmtsj.org.
COUNSELORS/CITS: Fill out THIS APPLICATION by March 1st, 2022.
Counselors must be at least 16 years of age. Counselors will be assigned a group of campers and will be responsible for the safety and well-being of their group throughout the camp day. Leading by example, counselors will participate in classes along with their campers and set good examples for the CITs working alongside them. The right person has strong leadership skills, likes working with kids, has a passion for theater, takes direction well, and is self-motivated. This is a paid position.