Counselor, Lamont Summer Academy

Position Summary

The Lamont Summer Academy takes place from Sunday, June 20 through July 3. The first counselor meeting will be prior to the start of camp, most likely Thursday morning, June 20th but may be scheduled in the week prior to the start of camp. Final responsibilities conclude after the students check out on the afternoon of July 3 – around 4:30 PM. Responsibilities include: Resident counselors will live in double-occupancy rooms (with another counselor), on a floor occupied by under-age students.

Basic Duties Include:

• Resident Counselors: Being on the assigned floor from lights out until breakfast.
• Commuter Counselors: Arriving at Newman Center at 7:45 a.m. daily and remaining with the students until daily activities are complete and all commuter students have been picked up.
• Preference given to Residential Counselors.
• Assisting with student check-in and departure.
• Attending all staff meetings as scheduled.
• Escorting students to and from dorms, Newman, Ritchie Center, and off-campus activities as assigned.
• Being in attendance at meals, performance and master classes, recreational activities, and faculty and student concerts during LSA.
• Assisting in organizing and facilitating recreational activities.
• Assisting in the LSA office as needed.
• Supervising students throughout LSA, ensuring students are where they need to be.
• Reporting any concerns, including behavioral issues, to the Head Counselor immediately. If the Head Counselor is unavailable, report to the LSA leadership.
• Helping enforce all Covid protocols.

Essential Functions

Counselors must be positive role models for the student musicians, as these relationships will help create an inspiring and productive environment. The personal rewards of this position are significant, as each counselor will see the impact they can have on young, talented musicians and will gain experience in a musical mentoring capacity. Counselors may also have some performance, coaching, and teaching opportunities.

Counselor Responsibilities Include:

• Counselors will mentor practicing, coach and/or play in chamber groups and ensembles, accompany (if pianists), and possibly teach classes as part of their responsibilities.
• Counselors will assist with stage management, recording, and streaming for LSA concerts and classes.
• Counselors will follow and enforce rules outlined in the Student Guidebook.
• Counselors will each have either two half-days or two evenings off – to be determined prior to LSA.
• Preference will be given to counselors who are CPR and First Aid certified.

Counselor Policies Include:

• Counselors are not to entertain guests while on duty for the LSA.
• Counselors shall not enter a student’s dorm room or similar area without another adult present.
• Counselors (regardless of age) are not to use alcohol, tobacco, or recreational or illegal drugs while on duty at the LSA.
• Counselors are not to discuss personal drinking habits, use of drugs, or sexual behavior with students or other staff at the LSA.
• Counselors are not to use any offensive language while employed by the LSA.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hiring.
• Must possess a High School diploma or GED.
• Must pass a complete background check to include criminal and National Sex Offender Registry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Music background.

Work Schedule

Resident counselors are expected to remain on the floor with students from lights out until breakfast. Commuter counselors are expected to arrive at 7:45 AM until the end of daily activities and commuting students have checked out.

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed until all positions are filled.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Hourly Range:

The pay rate for this position is $1,000-$1,800 for 2 weeks.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.