Summer Camp Counselor

Employment Type

Temporary, Part‑Time

Non‑Exempt (Staff)

Art

20‑30 hours per week, flexible Monday – Friday 7:50 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Position purpose:
This temporary position helps facilitate daily operations for the Watkins and O’More Colleges’ Summer Studios pre‑college experience (ages 15‑18) and the Watkins Community Education summer camps (ages 6‑14) at Belmont during the summer months. Summer Camp Counselors report to the Summer Programs Manager and Coordinator of Community Education. Primary responsibilities include assisting with camper supervision, serving as teaching assistants for teaching artists, supply management, performing general office tasks, and helping organize the end‑of‑week camp art exhibitions.

• Help deliver a welcoming, supportive environment for parents, program participants, and staff
• Maintain clear, consistent, and respectful communication with parents, students, Watkins staff, members, and camp instructors
• Develop and employ classroom management skills by monitoring participants during studio sessions, lunch, breaks, and pre‑camp and post‑camp intervals
• Provide positive solutions for problem resolution, encourage dialogue, and seek support for behavioral and disciplinary discussions from the instructor, Summer Programs Manager, and Director of Community Education
• Help prepare, distribute, and clean up materials; organize supplies; and keep materials stocked at all times
• Encourage and facilitate art‑making, games, and positive learning experiences throughout daily camp activities
• Ensure projects are complete, identified, and prepared for participants to take home when finished
• Assist with camper drop‑off and pick‑up

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ‑centered and student‑focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service
• Be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish
• Positive, patient, perceptive, responsible, and resourceful individuals who can solve problems with little supervision
• Customer‑service oriented with the communication skills necessary to interact effectively with parents, colleagues, and kids aged 6 to 18
• Experienced or interested in fine arts or art education
• Socially adept with youths, able to interact comfortably with our campers and encourage them to interact with each other, and able to facilitate a positive, welcoming social environment during free intervals
• Availability to stay on campus in dorms for two weeks during June

Some college experience

Experience working with youth is a plus

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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