Camp Assistant

Be a Star at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

The Patel Conservatory, located at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, is currently starting the hiring process for our Summer Camp Assistants. The Camp Assistant is primarily responsible for teaching daily Pre- or Post-Camp activities and providing administrative support to camp leadership.

This is a fantastic part time Summer opportunity to assist in our amazing 9-week Summer Camp Program at the Patel Conservatory! The award‑winning, nationally recognized, and fully accredited Patel Conservatory offers a multitude of performing arts classes in dance, theater and music for students of all ages and experience levels. Students of all ages attend weekly camps to learn and grow in all areas of the performing arts.

Our Camp Assistants play an integral role in supervising these students and providing activities before and after camps and provide administrative support to our camp leadership staff.

Located in downtown Tampa, the Straz offers a team‑based work environment that shows our dedication to the community every day. Come play a role in helping to inspire the next generation of talented performers!

• 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.

• 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.

• This position does not contain supervisory responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Straz Center management reserves the right to amend or change duties, responsibilities, or activities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary at any time, 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, effectively 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…