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Responsible for:
Working with counseling staff to coordinate the care, safety, comfort, behavior, and morale of
the Smirkus Troupers during the rehearsal period and while on tour. Responsible for clear
communication between parents, Troupers, staff and coaches regarding all Trouper matters.
DUTIES:
1. Assist Head Counselor in overseeing all logistics of the Troupers, including home stay
arrangements, Trouper schedules, Trouper transportation and travel arrangements.
Coordinate meal schedules with the cook staff.
2. Coordinate with the Head Counselor age appropriate support and guidance for the Troupers.
Be available to listen to concerns, issues, and problems. Help negotiate disputes. Provides
or out sources counseling where appropriate. Be aware of and sensitive to issues before they
become problems.
3. Acts as a liaison between the Trouper and the rest of the adult staff on tour and promotes
positive relationships.
4. Informs appropriate staff of any Trouper related accidents or events that have the possibility
of effecting the show or tour well being. Informs creative team and medical staff of the
physical and emotional problems/situations that a Trouper may be going through, and the
history behind the problems.
5. Advise cook staff or other necessary staff of any Trouper allergies.
6. Provides a communication link between Trouper parents and Circus Smirkus and the tour.
7. Seeks appropriate medical care for injured or sick Trouper. Advise Head Counselor of any
Trouper related accidents, injuries or illnesses. Accompanies Trouper to doctor office or
hospital.
8. Assigns Trouper work duties, oversees and schedules work details.
9. Assists Head Counselor in planning and carrying out Trouper recreational activities during
rehearsal period and while on tour, such as guest performers, field trips, hikes, swimming,
etc.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
1. You must have (or obtain before tour) certification in CPR and Basic First Aid.
Other duties:
1. Drive company vehicle.
2/4/09
2. Assist in the set-up and tear down of bunk lot at the discretion of the Tour General
Manger. Duties may include but not limited to: Setting and leveling bunkhouses, running
hoses and electrical cords, setting up dishwashing station, setting up picnic tables and
dining tent.
Reports to: Trouper Head Counselor

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Responsible for:
Working with counseling staff to coordinate the care, safety, comfort, behavior, and morale of
the Smirkus Troupers during the rehearsal period and while on tour. Responsible for clear
communication between parents, Troupers, staff and coaches regarding all Trouper matters.
DUTIES:
1. Assist Head Counselor in overseeing all logistics of the Troupers, including home stay
arrangements, Trouper schedules, Trouper transportation and travel arrangements.
Coordinate meal schedules with the cook staff.
2. Coordinate with the Head Counselor age appropriate support and guidance for the Troupers.
Be available to listen to concerns, issues, and problems. Help negotiate disputes. Provides
or out sources counseling where appropriate. Be aware of and sensitive to issues before they
become problems.
3. Acts as a liaison between the Trouper and the rest of the adult staff on tour and promotes
positive relationships.
4. Informs appropriate staff of any Trouper related accidents or events that have the possibility
of effecting the show or tour well being. Informs creative team and medical staff of the
physical and emotional problems/situations that a Trouper may be going through, and the
history behind the problems.
5. Advise cook staff or other necessary staff of any Trouper allergies.
6. Provides a communication link between Trouper parents and Circus Smirkus and the tour.
7. Seeks appropriate medical care for injured or sick Trouper. Advise Head Counselor of any
Trouper related accidents, injuries or illnesses. Accompanies Trouper to doctor office or
hospital.
8. Assigns Trouper work duties, oversees and schedules work details.
9. Assists Head Counselor in planning and carrying out Trouper recreational activities during
rehearsal period and while on tour, such as guest performers, field trips, hikes, swimming,
etc.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
1. You must have (or obtain before tour) certification in CPR and Basic First Aid.
Other duties:
1. Drive company vehicle.
2/4/09
2. Assist in the set-up and tear down of bunk lot at the discretion of the Tour General
Manger. Duties may include but not limited to: Setting and leveling bunkhouses, running
hoses and electrical cords, setting up dishwashing station, setting up picnic tables and
dining tent.
Reports to: Trouper Head Counselor