Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Senior Counselor (SLC)

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 24th – 26th (arrive by 10am on Wednesday, June 24th)

            -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 27th  – July 2nd

-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 

Music & Creative Arts Camp: July 6th – July 11th (return to camp by 5:00pm, Sunday, July 5th)

            -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 

Senior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory: July 14th – July 21st (return to camp by 6:00pm on Monday, July 13th)

(same responsibilities as Junior Conservatory)

Post-Conservatory Cleanup: July 22nd  

-Assist in fully cleaning cabins, rooms, program spaces, and returning all M&CA equipment to assigned areas 

Qualifications

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