Head of Rock Shop/Music Program

Camp Lindenmere; Henryville (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private living space

Meals provided

Camp t-shirts

Laundry service

Amenities access

Job summary

Camp Lindenmere in the Pocono Mountains seeks a dynamic Rock Shop/Music Program leader to develop and deliver a music program for campers aged 7-17, write lesson plans, evaluate abilities, and supervise the activity throughout the summer.

You will help form bands, run five recording studios, teach instruments, lead performances at end-of-session shows and Visiting Day, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment care. This role requires strong planning, teamwork, and energy.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Skills and experience in reading music and playing multiple instruments such as keyboard, drums, bass guitar, etc.
• Experience in a band, marching band or jazz band is a must.
• Ability to promote both the individual and the group to reach pinnacles of excellence.
• Experience working with kids.
• Management experience preferred.
• Experience which relates to the Roles & Responsibilities, preferably in a camp setting.
• Willingness to work cooperatively and independently.
• Strong planning skills; well-organized, yet flexible.
• Confident, energetic, approachable, and fun to be around.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a program that is appropriate for the age and ability of the campers.
• Write lesson plans that meet camp outcomes and the abilities of the campers.
• Evaluate the abilities of campers and staff.
• Deliver progressive activities through skill development.
• Start with basic technique and small musical numbers and progress to large-scale, creative and more advanced techniques and choreography.
• Teach basic skills, through more advanced techniques, in one or more genres, including singing, instrumental playing, recording, etc.
• Allow campers to show off their talents and have fun - either individually or in a group.
• Music and vocal lessons, forming a band, choreography and performing individually or in groups.
• Prepare and perform shows at the end of each session, as well as at Flagpole before dinner.
• Manage and supervise the activity throughout the summer.
• Contribute to the development and success of Rock Shop Performances throughout the summer.
• Weekly Concert with new band members and songs.
• Visiting Day Concert where each band performs two songs.
• Evaluate the success of the program and make recommendations for the future.
• Always make safety and health the utmost priorities in the Rock Shops.
• Emphasize camper safety.
• Keep Rock Shops clean and sanitary at all times.
• Manage and care for the physical facilities and equipment of the department.
• Maintain the equipment.
• Ensure the security of the equipment (instruments, speakers, etc.) when not in use.
• Conduct a daily check of the area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.

Skills

Reading music

Multi-instrument playing

Band experience

Experience with kids

Leadership/management

Job description

Located on 200 acres in Pennsylvania's beautiful Pocono Mountains, Camp Lindenmere is a private, coed sleepaway camp founded in 1935, for campers ranging in age from 7-17.

The Rock Shop/Music Program:

The band is back in town at the Camp Lindenmere Rock Shop! Campers form bands and use one of our 5 recording studios to practice and record both original and cover songs. Our studios consist of bass, electric and acoustic guitars, drums, ukuleles, xylophones, harmonicas, keyboards, and all other equipment needed to be Rock Stars! There are also instructional periods offered for those campers who want to learn or improve on a specific instrument. Campers may also take part in music appreciation and recording sessions. During Majors, campers will have the opportunity to learn and create songs to be performed at the end of session visiting day shows. Recordings are made available at the end of each summer.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a program that is appropriate for the age and ability of the campers
  • Write lesson plans that meet camp outcomes and the abilities of the campers.
  • Evaluate the abilities of campers and staff.
  • Deliver progressive activities through skill development.
    • Start with basic technique and small musical numbers and progress to large-scale, creative and more advanced techniques and choreography. For example, campers should constantly develop the skills they are learning to create an end-of-summer performance; something that will exhibit their development over the course of the session.
    • Teach basic skills, through more advanced techniques, in one or more genres, including singing, instrumental playing, recording, etc.
    • Allow our campers to show off their talents and have fun - either individually or in a group.
    • Music and vocal lessons, forming a band, choreography and performing individually or in groups
    • Prepare and perform shows at the end of each session, as well as at Flagpole before dinner.
  • Manage and supervise the activity throughout the summer.
  • Contribute to the development and success of Rock Shop Performances throughout the summer. Weekly Concert with new band members and songs. Visiting Day Concert where each band performs two songs.
  • Evaluate the success of the program and make recommendations for the future.

• Always make safety and health the utmost priorities in the Rock Shops.
  • Emphasize camper safety.
  • Keep Rock Shops clean and sanitary at all times.

• Manage and care for the physical facilities and equipment of the department.
  • Maintain the equipment.
  • Ensure the security of the equipment (instruments, speakers, etc.) when not in use.
  • Conduct a daily check of the area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.

Other Job Duties:

• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities; planning, leading and supervising those as assigned.
• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, Canteen, overnights, and all other camp activities, off-camp trips, and other camp functions.
• Be "on duty," as assigned, in the evenings at your bunk and/or Canteen, Wellness Center, Staff Sign-In, etc.

Qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age.
• Skills and experience in reading music and playing multiple instruments such as keyboard, drums, bass guitar, etc.
• Experience in a band, marching band or jazz band is a must.
• Ability to promote both the individual and the group to reach pinnacles of excellence.
• Experience working with kids.
• Management experience preferred.
• Experience which relates to the Roles & Responsibilities, preferably in a camp setting.
• Willingness to work cooperatively and independently.
• Strong planning skills; well-organized, yet flexible.
• Confident, energetic, approachable, and fun to be around.

Salary:

Competitive salary based on experience, as well as travel stipend. (Camper tuition is also available.)

Private or Semi-Private living space. All meals are provided, as well as camp t-shirts and laundry service. When open, camp amenities are available for use during free time and days off. Camp amenities include (but are not limited to) a state of the art, indoor fitness center, heated pool, private lake, and renovated staff lounge with computers, Wifi and TV.