INSTRUCTOR

bass, guitar, drums, keys, vocals/a cappella choir, music production, and photography ★ multi-instrumentalists to the front!

Instructors are responsible for all aspects of preparing campers of mixed grades and skill levels to perform at the showcase. Campers perform an original song, create an original piece of music, and/or prepare a demonstration of works of photography. Musicianship, teamwork, collaboration, creative expression, and technical skills are key. A typical day includes planning and leading curriculum for group and private instrument instruction that meets the ability and interest of each student, moving gear as needed, maintaining inventory of their classroom, showcase setup, run-through, and takedown, meeting with AM lead twice weekly and health and wellness team as needed. Instructors are directly supervised by the AM lead.

SCHEDULE

Typical instructor schedule is 9am - 5pm, 6 days each week, including two each of group lessons, showcase preparation/band practices and private lessons on a typical day. Schedule adjusts on arrival, trip and showcase days, with one 24-hour period per week free from camp responsibilities, while still upholding expectations.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DAILY TASKS

Click HERE for expectations + responsibilities pertaining to all staff.

• Opening day shifts may include greeting parents and campers, campus tours, dorm move in, and hosting get to know you activities as campers arrive

• As a direct service mentor, supervision, safety and well-being of school age campers while maintaining a fun, engaging environment are first priority

• Classroom setup/takedown and initial/closing inventory

• Load in/out of storage at start/end of camp season

• Develop and teach a challenging and inclusive curriculum while encouraging youth to participate in what and how lessons are taught

• Act as a positive role model while on and off the clock, campus, or off campus housing

• Collaborate with other instructors and counselors to provide campers with excellent resources in music education, creation and performance pieces

• Be prepared and on time for each class

• Adherence to safety protocols and utilize common sense

• Work with Health and Wellness team to better serve campers with special needs

• Involve campers in daily care and inventory of all classroom gear

• Assist in covering for other staff who are unable to work

• Attend staff meetings

• Attend and supervise campers as needed on off campus trips

• Ensure campers are following their schedules, abiding by the code of conduct, and connect campers with heath and wellness team, the AM lead, or program director as needed

• Complete paperwork in a timely and diligent fashion consistent with camp standards

• Follow all protocols outlined in the staff handbook and during pre camp orientation including emergency procedures and drills

REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of experience as a professional musician, photographer, or music production engineer creating unique work

• Teaching experience is a bonus

• Previous experience with youth instruction, leadership, mentorship, communication, goal setting, conflict/resolution

• Ability to successfully manage and engage with large groups of youth in grades 3-12

• Music production instructors must have intermediate+ skill and teaching ability in Ableton, Launchpad, and Push

• Instrument instructors must have the ability to safely maintain, operate, and roadie full classroom and band practice setups including PA, amps, drum sets, and a variety of instruments

• Photography instructors must be proficient with digital cameras, lighting and backgrounds, Mac computers, Lightroom and other editing software

PAY + BENEFITS

• The pay range is $5,400–6,300, depending on experience, for 9 weeks (6 days prior to session 1 for onsite move-in, team training) of full-time summer employment

• Room and board is 100% covered

• Travel cost to and from campus is not included and is the responsibility of each staff member

SKILLS + PERSONALITY