Summer Camp Female Counselor/Music Instructor (Music Conservatory) - Camp Grandview

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; Texas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Summer Camp Counselor and Music Instructor to join their vibrant team. This role involves supervising campers, ensuring their safety, and providing enriching music education. You'll have the opportunity to inspire young minds while creating a fun and supportive environment. With a commitment to quality programming and camper well-being, this position allows you to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and teens. If you are looking for a rewarding experience filled with joy and growth, this temporary full-time role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in teaching child development or youth programs preferred.
• Ability to play and teach music lessons in a classroom setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises campers during activities and ensures compliance with camp rules.
• Provides quality music instruction including music theory and lessons.
• Maintains discipline and creates a friendly atmosphere for campers.

Skills

Child Development

Music Education

Teaching Skills

Education

Experience in Youth Programs

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Summer Camp Female Counselor/Music Instructor (Music Conservatory) - Camp Grandview

Jasper, GA 32 CAMP GRANDVIEW CIR 30143, United States of America Req #33685

Location: Camp Grandview, Jasper, Georgia (Music Conservatory)

Position: Summer Camp Counselor / Female (Music Conservatory)

Position Type: Overnight Residential - Temporary Full-Time

About this opportunity:

Plans, implements, coordinates, and supervises an assigned group of children and youth; promotes quality of programs and safety of campers; provides guidance and role modeling to campers; coordinates and leads campers through their daily schedule ensuring punctuality and responsibility; supervises campers during unscheduled program time and evenings; ensures compliance with camp rules and regulations. Incumbent also functions as a music instructor to assist and support the musical component of the Music Conservatory program.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervises and organizes an assigned group of campers during scheduled activities and unscheduled blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules and regulations.
• Promotes and stimulates participation of campers to ensure a pleasant camp experience.
• Coordinates and leads youth through their daily schedule ensuring punctuality and responsibility.
• Lives with a group of campers to help each camper adjust and get to know others and camp life.
• Interprets and maintains camper compliance with camp rules and safety regulations.
• Assists with program activities and other duties as assigned.
• Be prepared with rainy day activities as needed.
• Maintains an incident report book on all campers for each camp session.
• Provides constant care for the needs of the campers in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
• Exhibits control of the campers and displays proper discipline techniques when needed.
• Provides quality music instruction to campers, including music theory and lessons.
• Plans schedules, assigns and monitors students’ work in progress.
• Maintains discipline and acceptable behavior of students, creating an atmosphere of friendliness and security.
• Participates and assists in various classes as assigned.

What we are looking for in you:

• Six months experience teaching child development or youth programs in a church preferred.
• Six months experience teaching music education, with the ability to play and teach lessons in a classroom setting preferred, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• CPR and First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Some physical requirements of the Camp Counselor position could include endurance, climbing, standing, bending, and stretching. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours.

Why work for us?

Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Working at a Salvation Army camp is an opportunity to earn an income, gain invaluable job experience, and make lasting friendships, all while making a positive impact on the lives of children and teens.

Additional Information:

Camp Staff Orientation will be held June 9 – 15, 2025, and participation is required. The 2025 summer Camp program session will be held June 16 - July 19, 2025.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree to uphold its religious mission.

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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.

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