Camp Music & Arts Instructor - Camp Walter Johnson

Location: Camp Walter Johnson, Denton, NC

Position: Camp Music & Arts Conservatory Instructor

Position Type:  - Temporary Full-Time - Overnight Residential

Pay Rate: $375.00 - $475 weekly

About this opportunity:

Plans, coordinates, and directs assigned functions of the Conservatory Music & Creative 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. Music & Arts Instructors will each have at least one specific field of instruction in either Acting, Brass, Choral, Dance, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, and/or Visual Arts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides quality music and/or dance and/or acting and/or art classroom instruction daily and activities which will develop musical abilities and motor and learning skills of students.
• Prepares students for recitals and concerts and provides weekly lessons.
• Teaches theory and technique as it applies to the appropriate level for performance purposes.
• Maintains discipline and acceptable behaviors of students, which will create an atmosphere of friendliness and security during all program periods, enabling all students to feel welcome and comfortable.
• Be responsible for the care of instruments and equipment during class, with necessary repairs immediately reported to the Divisional Music & Arts Director.
• Participates and assists in various classes as assigned. Provides constant care for the needs of the campers in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
• 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 workspace and personal living quarters neat and clean.
• Skill in performing arts in at least one specific field of instruction either in Acting, Brass, Choral, Dance, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, and/or Visual Arts.
• Functional knowledge of the principles and practices of music and arts education for children and teenagers of all levels.
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement effective instruction for group and private setting.
• Ability to build and maintain effective mentor relationships with children and youth.
• Ability to communicate effectively with campers and camp staff.
• Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.

• 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.
• Plan and coordinate daily evening programs.
• Come up with fun and creative evening programs
• Secure all materials needed for all evening programs
• Schedule conservatory staff members to assist with setup
• Be available to assist in any way needed as directed by Divisional Music Director, Head Counselors or Camp Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for in you:

One year experience of classroom and/or private lesson teaching and/or directing experience in at least one specific field of instruction either in Acting, Brass, Choral, Dance, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, and/or Visual Arts, 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 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 summer 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 an 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 June 10-15, 2025, and participation is required. The 2025 Summer Camp Program will be held June 16, 2025 – July 19, 2025. If you are unable to work the entire program session, please let us know on your application.

Camp Staff debrief will be held 07/20/2025 and participation is required.

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.

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Application Submittal Period: January 7, 2025 – May 6, 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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