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Title: Extra Help Gamma Phi Circus - CircusLings Summer Camp Assistant Director
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: College Appl Sci & Tech Support Unit

Assists Gamma Phi Circus Executive Director with planning and oversight of week-long circus camp for youth ages 3-7 years old. Provides direction and supervision to Gamma Phi Circus student camp counselors. Provides instruction to camp participants in circus skills development, safety, and performance. Interacts with camp parents and guardians. Maintains camper check-in/check-out logs, waivers, emergency contacts, and other camper paperwork required for participation in camp.

Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University's 403(b) Plan.

$25.00 per hour

1. Bachelor's degree
2. Minimum of five (5) years of coaching and spotting experience in the circus arts, gymnastics, or other closely related performance arts
3. Previous experience working the Gamma Phi Circus summer camp
4. Must be CPR/First Aid/AED certified

Between the hours of 8:30am - 5pm, Monday through Friday

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at workstation for extended periods.
2. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
3. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

June 2026

Resume
CPR/First Aid/AED - See special instructions to applicants section
Transcripts - See special instructions to applicants section

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment and are paid for hours worked only. Extra Help employment does not guarantee permanent placement. Extra Help employees may only work up to 900 total hours.
College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) and CPR/First Aid/AED certification must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315
bcplese@ilstu.edu 

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.