Music Specialist

Congo Camp; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Congo Camp is seeking a Music Counselor to design and lead daily music and movement sessions for campers. You will plan, prep, instruct, and breakdown activities, ensuring inclusivity, safety, and engagement across age groups.

Responsibilities include planning sessions aligned to camp themes, preparing materials and instruments, enforcing safety/hygiene protocols, tracking inventory, coordinating with counselors for smooth transitions, monitoring outdoor conditions, and upholding ACA and

Qualifications

• Experience leading youth music (camp, classroom, community programs, choir/general music).
• Strong lesson-planning and group-management skills; able to adapt for diverse learners and sensory needs.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification (or able to obtain before the season) and maintain throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate daily music sessions aligned to camp themes and age/ability.
• Prep materials/instruments; set up and reset spaces quickly between groups; keep storage labeled and tidy.
• Enforce safety and hygiene protocols.
• Track inventory; request supplies within budget/approval.
• Coordinate with Counselors/Junior Counselors for roles, behavior expectations, and smooth transitions.
• Monitor environment (heat/hydration for outdoor sessions; trip hazards); promptly report hazards/maintenance issues; complete incident reports as directed.
• Meet or exceed ACA practices and Virginia child day program licensing standards.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; be punctual, prepared, and flexible; perform other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or designee.

Skills

Youth music leadership

Lesson planning

Group management

Pediatric First Aid/CPR

Job description

Music Counselors design and lead joyful, age-appropriate music and movement sessions. You’ll handle planning, prep, instruction, and breakdown for daily music blocks while keeping activities inclusive, engaging, and safe.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate daily music sessions aligned to camp themes and age/ability.
• Prep materials/instruments; set up and reset spaces quickly between groups; keep storage labeled and tidy.
• Enforce safety and hygiene protocols
• Track inventory; request supplies within budget/approval.
• Coordinate with Counselors/Junior Counselors for roles, behavior expectations, and smooth transitions.
• Monitor environment (heat/hydration for outdoor sessions; trip hazards); promptly report hazards/maintenance issues; complete incident reports as directed.
• Meet or exceed ACA practices and Virginia child day program licensing standards.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; be punctual, prepared, and flexible; perform other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or designee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading youth music (camp, classroom, community programs, choir/general music).
• Strong lesson-planning and group-management skills; able to adapt for diverse learners and sensory needs.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR (or able to obtain before the season and maintain throughout employment).

Eligibility: Must be at least 18 years old by the first day of employment and able to pass required background checks per School and Virginia regulations.