Summer Music Camp Assistant

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Position Summary: The Summer Music Assistant will support planning and delivery of high-quality music programs at Echo Grove Camp, including Music & Gospel Arts Camp, Junior Conservatory and Senior Conservatory. This position is directly responsible for the oversight of youth in music-related programs and camps and will be residing at Echo Grove Camp within communal spaces and be working outdoors and indoors in a camp setting.

Essential Duties and 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.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

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

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Skilled musician with strong proficiency in one or more areas of either band, choir, brass, percussion, piano, etc.
• Ability to work effectively with children and young adults in both group and individual settings.

Computer Skills:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 is a plus
• Willingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe from Harm training and keep current as needed