Camp Music Conservatory Junior Instructor - Camp Keystone

The Salvation Army International; Starke (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army International seeks a Jr. Music Instructor for Camp Keystone in Starke, FL. This temporary full-time role supports the Conservatory Music and Arts program, guiding youth, coordinating activities, and ensuring safety and a positive camper experience throughout the camp session.

The position involves teaching and assisting in performances, coordinating with staff, and delivering evening programs and special events while maintaining a safe, supportive environment for campers.

Qualifications

• Six months experience teaching music, with the ability to perform 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist bands and performances to help youth succeed academically and increase involvement.
• Assist in training campers for band, conducting, performance and service learning.
• Assist with appropriate lessons for instruction time.
• Review assigned homework with students and re-teach skills if necessary.
• Schedule performances and ensure supplies are donated or purchased.
• Promote and supervise camper safety and positive camp atmosphere.
• Coordinate the program with camp policies and operating procedures.

Skills

Music teaching

Job description

Location: Camp Keystone, Starke, Florida

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time

About this opportunity:

Supports and coordinates the functions of the Conservatory Music and Arts 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 bands and performance 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 band, conducting, performance and service learning.
• Assists with appropriate lessons for instruction time.
• Reviews assigned homework with students and re-teach skills if necessary.
• Assists with students for recitals and presentations.
• Assists with the maintenance and daily operations of the program equipment.
• Recommends and develops activities which will develop creative abilities, motor and learning skills of students.
• Coordinates the program and activity with 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.
• Supervises and assists 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.
• Schedules performances and ensures that all necessary supplies for a performance are donated or purchased.
• 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 Divisional Music Director.
• Be responsible for the safety and happiness of campers.
• Create relationships of trust with participants that allow opportunity for spiritual counseling.
• Be available to assist with all aspects of the camping program in interactions with staff and campers.
• Assist Campers in dining room by serving and monitoring table.
• Design and teach classes as assigned, including preparing lesson plans as appropriate.
• Assist in various classes as assigned.
• Assist counselors with handling campers that may need special attention.
• Participate in classes assigned.
• Keep personal living quarters neat and clean.
• Assist with various nonmusical camp activities as assigned.
• Be available to assist with all aspects of the camping program in interactions with staff and campers.
• Maintain a supervisory level of objectivity during all times.
• Identify and meet campers needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for in you:

• Six months experience teaching music, with the ability to perform 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 Camp Conservatory Music Jr. Instructor position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate 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.

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Why work for us:

Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Today, The Salvation Army has eight camps in the South and over 40 across the country. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other jobs. You will earn an income, you will receive invaluable job experience, and you will make friendships that will last you a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better. At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids (in particular) have three square meals a day, have the opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God’s love. You will never regret saying “yes” to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus’ name.

Additional Information:

Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06/4/2025 – 06/8/2025 and participation is required. The 2025 Summer Camp Program will be held 06/9/2025 – 07/12/2025. If you are unable to work the entire program 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.

Application Submittal Period: January 1, 2025 – May 25, 2025

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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