Camp Music Conservatory Junior Instructor - Camp Keystone

Camp Music Conservatory Junior Instructor - Camp Keystone

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Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Location:

Camp Keystone, Starke, Florida
Position Type:
Temporary Full-Time

Supports and coordinates the functions of the Conservatory Music and 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.

• Assists the work of bands and performance in helping children and youth to succeed in school by increasing their involvement and motivation, and helping them to set personal goals.
• Assists in training and development of campers for band, conducting, performance and service learning.
• Assists with appropriate lessons for instruction time.
• Reviews assigned homework with students and re-teach skills if necessary.
• Assists with students for recitals and presentations.
• Assists with the maintenance and daily operations of the program equipment.
• Recommends and develops activities which will develop creative abilities, motor and learning skills of students.
• Coordinates the program and activity with the policies and operating procedures of camp.
• Maintains discipline and acceptable behaviors of students, creating an atmosphere of friendliness and security during all program periods.
• Supervises and assists campers during scheduled and unscheduled blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules and regulations.
• Promotes and stimulates participation of campers to ensure a pleasant camp experience.
• Participates and assists in various classes as assigned.
• Schedules performances and ensures that all necessary supplies for a performance are donated or purchased.
• 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 serves as a table monitor when needed. Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.
• Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Divisional Music Director.
• Be responsible for the safety and happiness of campers.
• Create relationships of trust with participants that allow opportunity for spiritual counseling.
• 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.
• Maintain a supervisory level of objectivity during all times.
• Identify and meet campers needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Six months experience teaching music, with the ability to perform and teach lessons in a classroom setting involving more than one student preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• CPR and First Aid Certification

Some physical requirements of the Camp Conservatory Music Jr. Instructor position include endurance such as 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. Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.

Daily exposure to sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

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