Student Assistant – Summer Camp Counselor

Miami University College of Education, Health and Society

Student Assistant as Summer Camp Counselor at Miami University, fostering creativity and activities for children ages 6-18. Collaborating with a team for an enriching theater camp experience.

Posted 4/15/2026part-timeOxford • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and direct daily activities for children ages 6-18. This includes providing a written schedule complete with activity descriptions and supply lists.
Assist with daily tasks and share duties appropriately with fellow counselors.
Work with the MCT tour directors to set a daily agenda, assuring all staffing needs are covered.
Assist with coordination of communication among all staff, Missoula Children's Theatre tour directors, camp participants, and families.
Ensures that supplies are available each day and counselors are prepared for the day's activities.
Ensure the safety of all campers.
Be a point of contact for participants and their families during the camp.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to be active for several hours each day to keep up with participants' energy levels.
Creative mind and interest in working with kids.
A current and clear, State of Ohio background check through Miami University Police Department will be required before hiring. It is not needed to apply.
Be available from 9am - 5:30 pm, Aug. 4-7 and 9am-10 pm, Aug. 8 2025.
Have a place to live within commuting distance of Oxford, OH
Experience with supervising children ages 6-18 and planning creative activities for them.
Experience with summer camp or drama camp planning and programming a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

None 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

activity planningschedulingsupervision

Soft Skills

creativitycommunicationteamworkleadershipproblem-solving

Certifications

State of Ohio background check