Music Specialist

Music Specialist

COMPANY: Tampa JCCs & Federation
JOB TITLE: Music Specialist
REPORTS TO: Camp Director
LOCATION: 13009 Community Campus Dr, Tampa, FL 33625 (Cohn Campus)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time; Variable
STATUS: Hourly; Non-Exempt
HOURS: 40 hours per week
COMPENSATION: Paid biweekly

SUMMARY: The Music Specialist is a key part of our Summer Camp Program. We are looking for a person to foster creation and enjoyment through daily music lessons with our campers. The specialist will coordinate group songs and plan music curriculum for all campers—ages 5-13 (kindergarten through middle school). Specialists should encourage campers to participate in musical activities, cooperate with other campers, and explore their confidence through music.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Give a 9-week summer commitment (May 30-July 28).

• Ensure campers’ safety at all times.

• Follow and promote all policies and philosophies in all interactions with staff, volunteers, and the public on and off site.

• Demonstrate a high quality of work standards and ethics.

• Under the direction of the Camp Director, implement behavior modifications as described in the Camper’s Code of Conduct.

• Prepare weekly lesson plans related to music for all age groups.

• Lead “Flagpole” songs and chants each morning for all campers and staff.

• Learn, lead, sing and play traditional songs in camp catalog as well as children’s movement songs and Jewish camp songs.

• Assist Senior Counselors in managing camper behavior.

• Use learned positive reinforcement methods in managing camper behaviors.

• Assist in other areas of campus and/or groups during “off-periods.”

• Follow established cleaning procedures; ensure clean and tidy surroundings before transitioning to a different area on campus.

• Participate in weekly staff meetings.

• Wear staff shirt daily— shirts provided for each staff member.