Camp Music Instructor

Posted Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Camp Music Instructor

Youth

Camp

Camp

Seasonal

Divisional Music Director

January 1, 2012

Plans, coordinates and directs 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.

• Provides quality music instruction to campers.
• Teaches music theory as it applies to the appropriate level for playing purposes.
• Provides appropriate lessons for instruction time.
• Reviews assigned homework with students and re-teach skills if necessary.
• Be responsible for the care of instruments during class, with necessary repairs immediately reported to the Divisional Music Director.
• Prepares students for recitals and concerts.
• Plans, schedules, assign and monitor the students work in progress and upon competition to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Recommends and develops activities which will develop musical abilities, motor and learning skills of students.
• Coordinates the program and activity within the policies and operating procedures of camp.
• Maintains discipline and acceptable behaviors of students, which will create an atmosphere of friendliness and security during all program periods, enabling all students to feel welcome and comfortable.
• Participates and assists in various classes as assigned.
• Provides constant care for the needs of the campers in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
• Provides opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through both inside and outside activities.
• 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 Camp Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Camp Equipment
• Conservatory Equipment

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of child and youth behavior and development.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of First Aid and C.P.R and ability to ensure the safety of campers and other staff.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of music education.
• Ability to teach classes in a group setting.
• Ability to teach students music theory.
• Ability to build and maintain effective mentor relationships with children and youth.
• Ability to communicate effectively with campers and camp staff.
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement effective childhood and youth programs and activities.
• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid;
  Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
• Ability to read and hear music notes.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Six months experience teaching music education and teaching experience, 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.

• CPR and First Aid Certification

Some physical…