Production Assistant/ Music Director

Round Lake Area Park District • Round Lake, IL

9h

About The Position

The Round Lake Area Park District Theatre Program is seeking a passionate and dependable Music Director for its children’s theatre program. The role supports musical theatre productions by teaching music and vocals, leading rehearsals, and helping young performers develop their skills and confidence. The Music Director collaborates with the director, choreographer, and theatre staff, and may assist with other theatre-related duties. Rehearsal availability in the evenings and/or on weekends may be needed. The position offers a creative, supportive environment and flexible scheduling opportunities described as suitable for a part-time gig.

Requirements

• Strong musical knowledge, including the ability to teach vocal parts and help students learn songs.
• Patience, creativity, and strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with children of varied ages, skill levels, and learning styles.
• Ability to create a positive, organized, and engaging environment for young performers.
• Availability for rehearsals, including evenings and/or weekends, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching music, directing vocals, or working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and teach the musical score for the season’s selected production.
• Help children learn songs, vocal parts, harmonies, and musical cues.
• Lead music rehearsals and support students in developing their vocal and musical skills.
• Reinforce lyrics, melodies, rhythms, and musical timing to help students feel confident in performances.
• Keep children engaged and appropriately supervised during rehearsal downtime.
• Encourage teamwork, focus, confidence, and a positive attitude throughout the rehearsal process.
• Collaborate with the director, choreographer, and theatre staff to support a successful production.
• Assist with other theatre-related duties and miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunities to share musical knowledge and inspire young performers.
• A fun, creative, and supportive theatre environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to musical theatre productions.
• Experience working with children and developing their performance skills.
• Opportunities to collaborate with directors, choreographers, and other theatre professionals.
• Flexible schedule opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed