2026 Summer Debate Camp Junior Instructor and Residential Advisor

• Mentor and assist with the planning and implementation of residential activities
  


• Help students with research, writing their cases or presentations, and provide feedback
  


• Judge student competitions and help facilitate student showcases
  

• Act as a mediator, encourager, cheerleader, mentor, and motivator in residential life activities
  


• Ensure active student participation and supervise student safety in all activities and dorm life.
  


• Conduct room checks at curfew and monitor residential halls until midnight for student safety
  


• Assist with planning and implementation of residential activities.
  

• Attend all staff meetings during the camp
  


• Assist with first and last-day camp ceremonies and activities including setting up of materials
  


• Provide any additional support as requested by Camp Director or Residential Life Directors
  

• Participate in approximately 10 hours of pre-camp training focused on camp and residential life
  


• Attend a minimum of 3, 2 week camp sessions, totaling 6 weeks of camp.
  

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (Preferred)
  


• Fully vaccinated
  


• Experience in oral advocacy activities such as Speech and Debate, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, or similar (Required)
  


• Experience working at a summer camp: 1 year (Preferred)
  


• Competitive Public speaking: 2 years (Required)