Job Description
Position: Theater Director - Youth Summer Theater Camp
Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour
Application Deadline: 5/8/2024
2024 Season: June 10-21, 2024
Rehearsals: 9am-3pm: Mon-Fri June 10-14, Mon-Thurs 17-20
Performance: Friday, June 21st at 6:30pm
Foothills is seeking a Director for the Foothills Youth Theater
summer camp. This position is responsible for the overall direction of
the full-length youth camp and performance including acting
instruction, blocking, casting, and rehearsals. This position works
under the direction of the Arts & Events Assistant and will work
as a team with the stage manager and theater assistants. Must be
available for the entire camp process including auditions, rehearsals
and performances.
- Responsible for all aspects of directing full-length productions
including the overall vision; holding auditions and selecting the
cast/assigning parts; running rehearsals and coordinating all staff
and volunteers to put on the final product. Must be hands on at each
rehearsal and work with every level; adapting direction techniques
to meet the needs of participants.
- Responsible for communicating effectively between the team -
including artistic staff, outside contractors, volunteers etc.
Utilize any support staff including Arts & Events Assistant or
Stage Manager to initiate and organize these communications.
- Assigns nonperforming students and volunteers to backstage
production tasks, including but not limited to constructing,
painting, moving scenery, operating stage light, and sound
equipment. May direct activities of students involved in
constructing, painting, and lighting scenery.
- Responsible for working within the production budget, clearly
communicating set, prop and costume needs in advance to the Arts
& Events Assistant.
- Be prepared, creative and energized when directing.
- Responsible for all communication between actors, parents and
staff. Manage conflict among volunteers and/or staff; enforce safety
and program rules, policies, and regulations.
- Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide
information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an
efficient and timely manner.
- Attend and participate in production meetings, staff meetings,
training's, and orientations
As a Part-Time Foothills employee, benefits include:
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FREE use of our recreation/fitness centers, swimming pools, and
ice arena
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FREE drop-in fitness classes (includes but is not limited to
yoga, Zumba and aerobic classes)
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Golf discounts ($3-$14 for 9 holes depending on day of week,
free driving range and more!)
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Discounts on other recreation programs/classes
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Flexible schedule
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Accrued sick time (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
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Wellness Program- earn points for additional program
discounts/free classes
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Scholarship Program (eight $500 scholarships awarded per year)
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Eligible to participate in 401(k) plan
About Us
Creating Community, Enhancing Health, Inspiring Play! We
fulfill our mission by providing a variety of recreational services,
programs and activities for both youth and adults. We operate three
recreation centers, two golf courses, a two-sheet ice arena, swimming
pools, and two indoor sports facilities. In addition, we maintain 68
park sites and over 30 miles in trails. Joining our team means you
will contribute to the well-being of your community.