Camp Dance Instructor & Youth Performance Coach

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; Starke (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory is seeking a Camp Conservatory Dance Instructor in Starke, Florida for a temporary full-time role. You will guide dance and performance activities, train campers in dance and service learning, and prepare students for recitals while ensuring safety and a positive camp experience.

Responsibilities include lesson delivery, supervising equipment, coordinating with camp policies, maintaining discipline, and supporting evening programs and events.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Guides the work of dance and performance to help children and youth succeed in school by increasing involvement and motivation.
• Provides training and development of campers for dance, performance and service learning.
• Provides appropriate lessons for instruction time.
• Reviews assigned homework with students and re-teach skills if necessary.
• Prepares students for recitals and presentations.
• Supervises the maintenance and daily operations of the program equipment.
• Coordinates the program with camp policies and operating procedures.
• Maintains discipline and atmosphere of friendliness and security during all program periods.
• Supervises an assigned group of campers during blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules.
• Promotes participation of campers for a pleasant camp experience.
• Schedules performances and ensures supplies are donated or purchased.
• Participates in evening programs, special events, overnights and all-camp activities.
• Sits with campers during meals and acts as a table monitor when needed.
• Keeps living quarters neat and ready for inspection.
• Willing to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dance instruction

Classroom teaching

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory is seeking a Camp Conservatory Dance Instructor in Starke, Florida for a temporary full-time role. You will guide dance and performance activities, train campers in dance and service learning, and prepare students for recitals while ensuring safety and a positive camp experience.

Responsibilities include lesson delivery, supervising equipment, coordinating with camp policies, maintaining discipline, and supporting evening programs and events.