Drama Specialist Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

	Training and experience in Dramatic and Creative Arts
	Ability to teach creative skills and activities in Drama
	Ability to set up Drama area and program
	Good character, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience
	Must possess a high school diploma or be at least 18 years of age

General Responsibility: To plan, direct and lead Sierra Canyon’s Drama program.

Specific Responsibility:

	1. Set up Drama area during staff training week.
	2. Teach staff their responsibilities in Drama during staff training.
	3. Teach and monitor proper use of supplies and equipment.
	4. Engage campers and staff in enjoyable camp drama activities.
	5. Conduct initial and end-of-season drama inventory of supplies.
	6. Assist with overall camp activities regarding Drama on camp theme days.
	7. Evaluate current season and staff, and make recommendations for equipment, supplies, and program for following season.
	8. Be an active staff member among campers other than at activity area.
	9. Set a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing, clean-up, and sportsmanship.
	10. Follow camp rules and regulations pertaining to smoking, alcoholic beverages, and illegal drugs.
	11. Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
	12. These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.

Essential Functions:

	Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill level), and provide necessary instructions to campers.
	Abilities to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
	Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the site and activity.
	Must be able to assist campers in the prevention of and in emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury); observe loading and unloading of buses and vans; and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.