Summer Staff: Mentor and Supervisor Information and Applications

• Do you need a summer job?
• Do you like working with teenagers?

If so, apply for a Summer Youth Program Mentor or Supervisor position at the Department of Theatre and Dance!

General Information:

Lakeisha, Andrea and Sarah with ABT students, summer 2008

Each summer, UT's Department of Theatre and Dance offers outstanding summer programs to talented young dancers and performing artists. For each summer program we hire mentors and supervisors to chaperone and work with the students during the camp. This summer, we will be hosting the American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive and the US Performing Arts Camp. The mentors and supervisors live in the dormitory with the students, chaperone students to/from the dorm and classes as well as during classes, and assist and accompany the students in each step of the program, making sure their needs and concerns are met--and most importantly, helping them have a great time. It is a fun and rewarding job. In addition, mentors and supervisors are invited to participate in the ABT dance classes and are often asked to assist or participate in the US Performing Arts classes-offering you a great opportunity to learn from professional dance and theatre faculty.

Dates of Service:

ABT students enjoy “80s night”, summer 2008

US Performing Arts Camp
Program dates: June 21 – 27, 2009
Mentor/Supervisor dates of service: June 20 – 27, 2009

American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive
Program dates: July 5 – July 31, 2009
Mentor dates of service: July 2 – August 1, 2009
Supervisor dates of service: June 29 – August 1, 2009

Preferred Qualifications:

We prefer that mentors and supervisors have experience in dance and/or theater; however, it is not necessary. Other preferred qualities include knowledge or a major in the fields of kinesiology, recreation and leisure management, education, or management. However, past mentors have majored in everything from English and history, to law, communication, and finance. A candidate's experience working with teenagers, her/his enthusiasm, and responsible character are the primary qualifications that we will be looking for in our selection process.

Michelle with USPAC students in the dormitory, summer 2008

Applications:

• The 2009 Summer Staff Information Packet (.pdf)
  The 2009 Summer Staff Information Packet (.doc)
• Supervisor Application (.pdf)
  Supervisor Application (.doc)
• Mentor Application (.pdf)
  Mentor Application (.doc)

You will need Adobe Acrobat to download the pdf version.

The mentor and supervisor application deadline is February 27, 2009. If you need assistance with the application materials, please contact Amanda Flores.

For more detailed information about each program, visit our Summer Youth Program web page.