Summer Music Camp Assistant - Inspire Youth & Music

salvarmycareers; Leonard (MI); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Summer Music Assistant to support planning and delivery of music programs at Echo Grove Camp, including Music & Gospel Arts Camp, Junior Conservatory and Senior Conservatory. You will reside at Echo Grove Camp, teaching or assisting music classes and helping with camp operations in both indoor and outdoor settings.

You will also contribute to a Christ-centered camp atmosphere, oversee youth in music activities, and be prepared to perform cabin counselor duties as

Qualifications

• Music education background or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching or assisting in music instruction, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, organization and successful execution of the Music & Gospel Arts Camp, Junior Conservatory, and Senior Conservatory programs.
• Assist in all set-up and teardowns of camp, both at Echo Grove Camp and at the Great Lakes Divisional Headquarters.
• Organizing and filing music.
• Teach or assist in music classes, including band, choir, music theory, and other relevant areas.
• Support daily camp operations by moving between classes and helping transport musical equipment as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, Christ-centered camp atmosphere that nurtures musical growth and spiritual development.
• Will perform all duties of a cabin counselor as needed and if assigned which include:
• Responsible for welcoming, settling, and safety of campers for each session
• Ensure campers are aware of personal cleanliness, appropriately dressed for the weather and take precautions in dealing with sun and insect protection
• Be an example of encouragement and respect at all times
• Take note of all announcements
• Assist in teaching activities as needed
• Be sure each camper is getting proper rest. Encourage a rest time for tired campers. Encourage promptness throughout the day, including lights-out time
• Lead the cabin group on dining hall procedures, cabin cleanliness, group activities and nightly devotions
• Serve as spotters at lakefront as needed
• Plan activities for the cabin group on rainy days unless otherwise programmed
• On each camp closing day, check out cabin group
• Sanitize showers and bathrooms daily, sanitize dorm area after each session, ensuring safe storage of all cleaning supplies
• Complete appropriate daily reports each day, share with the Program Director, or local leaders, any concerns for follow-up after camp
• Perform duties as assigned by the Music Department.

Skills

Music education

Music instruction

Child development

Organizational skills

Band/choir proficiency

Education

Music education background

Experience in teaching music

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking a Summer Music Assistant to support planning and delivery of music programs at Echo Grove Camp, including Music & Gospel Arts Camp, Junior Conservatory and Senior Conservatory. You will reside at Echo Grove Camp, teaching or assisting music classes and helping with camp operations in both indoor and outdoor settings.

You will also contribute to a Christ-centered camp atmosphere, oversee youth in music activities, and be prepared to perform cabin counselor duties as