Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Senior Counselor (SLC)

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory•Bloomingdale, NJ

18d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Proficiency in performing and teaching music and/or creative arts discipline
Must work well with young people and be willing to care for children and teens
Uniformed Salvationist who participates in music or arts ensembles at the Corps and Divisional level
18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are helpful, but not essential

Responsibilities

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
Assume Counselor responsibilities for a specific group of Conservatory students assigned, to include:
Leading evening devotions in cabins
Supervising wake-up, showering, cabin cleaning, etc.
Meal time supervision
Supervising cabin clean-up & inspection at the end of each session
Supervising students while traveling between cabins, the Village Complex, and other camp locations
Enforcing promptness for all classes
Assist with Conservatory classes as assigned
Assist with general cabin activities (swimming, recreation, etc.) & evening programs as needed
Assist students who take regular medication to travel to the Health Unit
Assist with tear-down and clean-up after finale concerts
Assist in other duties as assigned by the Divisional Music & Creative Arts Director
Assist with setting up and preparing various locations the night before
Assist with auditions as needed
Conduct and/or assist with classes as needed
Assist with set up for the finale
Assist with tear down, packing, and return of equipment after finale
Assist in fully cleaning cabins, rooms, program spaces, and returning all M&CA equipment to assigned areas