Camp Assistant - Dance

About the role

The City of Farmington Hills offers half-day and full-day summer camps across multiple locations, engaging over 500 campers weekly in various activities including sports, visual arts, music, theatre, dance, nature, and field trips.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing diverse and engaging camp programs that align with the City's mission and values.
• Support Camp Specialists in facilitating age-appropriate dance-based lesson plans to foster learning and fun, including games, team-building exercises, and group discussions.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Aid in coaching camp aides, Counselors in Training, and Junior Counselors.
• Foster positive relationships and encourage camaraderie and teamwork with staff and campers.
• Communicate clearly with peers to ensure a seamless camp experience.
• Enforce safety protocols and procedures to create a secure, healthy, and inclusive camp environment for campers.
• Monitor camper well-being, address any concerns promptly, and collaborate with necessary staff.
• Aid with camp check-in and check-out each day.
• Maintain open and effective communication with campers, families, and fellow staff.
• Promptly report any incidents, concerns, or noteworthy achievements to supervisors.

Requirements

• High School graduate. Some college preferred, but not required.
• College students majoring in education, theatre, or related fields encouraged to apply.
• Experience working with and/or supervising children preferred.
• Education classes or experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field preferred.
• Applicants are encouraged to include experience in Dance, Music, or Visual Arts in their applications.
• Must be 16 years old.
• Proof of First Aid and CPR certification required upon hire.
• Strong situational awareness, self-motivation, teamwork, organizational, and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Physical demands include standing, sitting, kneeling, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, using hands and fingers to handle objects, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Lifting and moving up to 30 pounds is required.

Skills

• Ability to work with and supervise children.
• Effective communication skills.
• Situational awareness and teamwork.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

This position does not offer benefits.

Pay

$14-15.50 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 35+ hours per week, June-August 2026.