Overview
This position will assist the GNY Music & Creative Arts Department in operating the Summer Music & Creative Arts Conservatory programs by serving as a counselor for Conservatory students and helping with / instructing classes and groups.
Responsibilities
Conservatory Orientation : June 25th – 27th (arrive by 10am on Wednesday, June 25th)
- Clean out and prepare cabins for Conservatory student arrival
- Set-up equipment as needed in all rooms used for Conservatory
- Prepare music and supplies as needed
- Counselor Orientation and Training Sessions
- Assist with any other duties as assigned by the Divisional Music & Creative Arts Director
Junior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory : June 28th – July 3rd
Assume Counselor responsibilities for a specific group of Conservatory students assigned, to include :Leading evening devotions in cabinsSupervising wake-up, showering, cabin cleaning, etc.Meal time supervisionSupervising cabin clean-up & inspection at the end of each sessionSupervising students while traveling between cabins, the Village Complex, and other camplocations
Enforcing promptness for all classesAssist with Conservatory classes as assignedAssist with general cabin activities (swimming, recreation, & evening programs as neededAssist students who take regular medication to travel to the Health UnitAssist with tear-down and clean-up after finale concertsAssist in other duties as assigned by the Divisional Music & Creative Arts DirectorMusic & Creative Arts Camp : July 7th – July 12th (return to camp by 5 : 00pm, Sunday, July 6th)
Assist with setting up and preparing various locations the night beforeAssist with auditions as neededConduct and / or assist with classes as neededAssist with set up for the finaleAssist with tear down, packing, and return of equipment after finaleSenior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory : July 15th – July 23rd (return to camp by 6 : 00pm on Monday, July 14th)
(same responsibilities as Junior Conservatory)
Post-Conservatory Cleanup : July 24th
Assist in fully cleaning cabins, rooms, program spaces, and returning all M&CA equipment to assigned areasQualifications
Proficiency in performing and teaching a music and / or creative arts disciplineMust work well with young people and be willing to care for children and teensUniformed Salvationist who participates in music or arts ensembles at the Corps and Divisional level18 years of age or olderValid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are helpful, but not essential