Camp Song Leader

4 weeks ago

New York, United States YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood Part time $4,500 - $7,500
CAMP OVERVIEW:Camp Twelve Trails gives children entering Kindergarten - 10th grade the best of both specialty and traditional day camp programs. It is comprised of five Neighborhoods (elective tracks): Play, Create, Explore, Discover, and Grow that allow campers to strengthen their skills in their favorite specialty while encouraging them to explore new areas. Our program is rooted in universally shared values central to Jewish life. These values are incorporated in everything we do, with the hope that it encourages our staff and campers to be the best versions of themselves. 
POSITION OVERVIEW:Infuse camp with songs for all the kids to enjoy. The Camp Twelve Trails song leader serves as the facilitator of daily performances, while also orchestrating multiple classes a day to provide the campers with musical direction. Work with our Programming team to develop and implement educationally rich, experiential programming at camp through song

The Song Leader reports to and is supported by the Programming Director, who has existing materials to assist in programming.  While Camp Twelve Trails has existing materials to work with, the Song Leader should also bring their own repertoire of Jewish songs to incorporate. 
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SONG LEADER:
  • Bring a communal song to the morning kick-off “Boker Tov” and all Shabbat ceremonies on Friday
  • Create communal song-based programming to teach campers.
  • Run 4 to 5 classes a day for a variety of age groups ranging from 5 to 12 years old. Create a safe environment while providing a fun experience for the campers. 
This job is for you if:
  • You are available in the summer
  • You have experience song leading
  • You are comfortable performing and teaching a large group of children and adults (500 people)
  • You enjoy working with smaller groups of children on a more consistent basis
  • Have experience with children ages 5+
  • Have a repertoire of Jewish songs but a willingness to learn our traditions and help inspire new ones

DATES:
  • Staff Training beginning June 1st (4 or 5 trainings in June)
  • Camp runs June 27th-August 16th, Monday – Friday. We are closed on July 4th & 5th.
  • Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the summer.

LOCATION:
  • Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Rockland (Free busing is provided from Upper Manhattan, Riverdale, and the lower Westchester river towns).

SALARY:
  • Compensation range of $4500 - $7500 for the summer based on experience, skillset, and education. 

WORK AUTHORIZATION & CLEARANCE:
  • Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
  • Must pass the background check, medical tests, fingerprinting through the Department of Health and Department of Education, and other pre-employment requirements.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Additional functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.     
YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

About YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood:

Established in 1917 as one of the first Jewish community centers in New York City, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the Y) is a thriving and visionary not-for-profit human services organization in Northern Manhattan. We welcome people of diverse ethnicities and all ages, from pre-school to older adults, into the Y family with a wide range of educational, recreational and social services and programs that focus on improving the quality of their lives. With a long and distinguished history, the Y is a multi-service community center that is well known for its nurturing environment and non-judgmental philosophy.

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