Summer Camp Junior Music Instructor (Music Conservatory) - Camp Grandview

Summer Camp Junior Music Instructor (Music Conservatory) - Camp Grandview

Location: Camp Grandview, Jasper Georgia (Music Conservatory)

Position Type: Overnight Residential - Temporary Full-Time

About this opportunity:

Supports and coordinates the functions of the Conservatory Music program; ensures the quality of programs and safety of youth at all times; provides guidance and role modeling to youth and ensures safety and a positive experience for campers.

Key responsibilities:

• Assists the work of music instruction in helping children and youth to succeed in school by increasing their involvement and motivation; and helping them to set personal goals.
• Assists in training and development of camper for music instruction.
• Assists with appropriate lessons for instruction time.
• Reviews assigned homework with students and re-teach skills if necessary.
• Assists students for recitals and presentations.
• Assists with the maintenance and daily operations of the program equipment.
• Maintains discipline and acceptable behaviors of students, which will create an atmosphere of friendliness and security during all program periods.
• Supervises and assists with an assigned group of campers during scheduled and unscheduled blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules and regulations.
• Promotes and stimulates participation of campers to ensure a pleasant camp experience.
• Participates and assists in various classes as assigned.
• Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Sits with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed.
• Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.
• Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Conservatory Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Perform as necessary ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with campers, or leading in Christian songs, etc.

What we are looking for in you:

• Six months experience teaching music, with the ability to play and teach lessons in a classroom setting involving more than one student preferred, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

• CPR and First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Some physical requirements of the Junior Music Instructor position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment and activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

Why work for us?

Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other summer jobs. You will earn an income, gain invaluable job experience, and make friendships that will last a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better.

Additional Information:

Camp Staff Orientation will be held June 9 – 15, 2025, and participation is required. The 2025 summer Camp program session will be held June 16 - July 19, 2025. If you are unable to work the entire session, please let us know on your application.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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