Summer Camp Specialist - Dance

Description

Saint Andrew’s School is seeking a talented Dance Specialist who loves working with children and will lead with excitement and enthusiasm for the 2025 summer camp season! Saint Andrew’s School seeks employees who are committed to our mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and experiences will help us promote an inclusive school culture. We are committed to respecting the dignity of each member of our community, and we strive to recruit a diverse and talented workforce.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• teach dance to campers ages 3 to 12
• direction, supervision and organization of dance activities
• choreograph routines for the end of summer Talent Show (July 31, 2025 )
• focus on camper skill development
• provide oversight of campers as needed 
• support other camp operations as needed 

Required to attend in-person training sessions or mandatory meetings on:

• 5/27 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm (Staff Orientation)
• 5/28 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm (Staff Orientation)
• 5/29 from 5:30pm to 7pm (Head Counselor Training)
• 5/30 from 5pm to 7:45pm (Parent Orientation - Session 1 and Full Summer Campers)
• 6/24 from 5:30pm to 7pm (Parent Orientation-Session 2)

Qualifications

Requirements:

• must be 21 years old or older
• minimum of 1 year instruction experience 
• must be available all nine weeks of camp (June 2 to August 1, 2025) 
• possess leadership skills and responsible decision making
• willingness to lead and/or assist in additional programming or duties as assigned 
• act as a positive role model to campers and counselors while representing Saint Andrew's School 
• First Aid, CPR and AED certified - training will be provided by Saint Andrew’s School prior to camp

Physical Demands:  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, and for the majority of the work day. May be required to lift up to 35 pounds.

Saint Andrews School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability or handicap, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirement of all federal, state, and local laws. Saint Andrews is a drug-free workplace.

All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check. Saint Andrews School may, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the schools changing needs.