Summer Camp Creative Arts Instructor - Camp Hoblitzelle

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Creative Arts Instructor for Camp Hoblitzelle's  Summer Camp program located in Midlothian, Texas.

Job Summary

Plans, coordinates and directs the functions of the Conservatory Creative Arts program; ensures the quality of programs and safety of youth at all times; provides guidance and role modeling to youth and ensures safety and a positive experience for campers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge and ability to teach dance, public speaking and staging.  Ability to foster team work with youth in learning how to develop and use props and create costumes for performances.  Ability to assist youth in planning and goal setting for personal and team activities.  Ability to recruit and train volunteers.  Ability to work with diverse people from all social and economic backgrounds. Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.  Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.  Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.  Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid; Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.  Ability to demonstrate exercises and dance routines.

Education and Experience

Six months experience teaching creative arts, with the ability to perform and teach lessons in a classroom setting involving more than one student preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Certifications CPR and First Aid Certified

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Some physical requirements of the Camp Creative Arts Instructor position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment and activities are required.  Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.  Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

Additional Comments:
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Posting period is December 7, 2022, to June 3, 2023

Summer Camp Orientation begins June 4 and attendance is required 

The 2023 Summer Camp Program will be held June 4, 2023, to July 16, 2023

Compensation is $54.16 a day or $325.00 for an entire worked week

Must be 18 or older to apply 

Camp Hoblitzelle is a Residential Camp

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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