Location: NW Division / Renton Corps

Position Title: Summer Day Camp Director/Music Instruction

Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $22.00 hr

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

Day Camp Director/Music Instructor will work with The Corps Office Manager/Assistant to create a summer day camp calendar, including, not limited to, sports and music classes for our summer day camps; they will work as needed teaching various musical instruments and leading groups for special events: i.e., Local Parade, Thanksgiving and Christmas kettles, and Sunday worship services. In addition, they will schedule days to teach music and engage with children and adults.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Create a summer day camp calendar specific to music classes/sports/arts/Recreation.
• Provide music lessons for all ages (children and adults)
• Teach music theory and instruct students on how to use their instruments both in person and online
• Led and assisted various Salvation Army music groups, bands, and songsters.
• Arrange musical groups and participate in special events.

Specific Duties:

• To provide a well-rounded and comprehensive music education
• Teach ear training
• Teach the correct instrument technique
• Teach reading music proficiently
• Instructing and encouraging students to play in ensembles
• Preparing students for public recitals
• Oversee and operate all aspects of summer day camp programming
• Attend Division/Territorial events when possible

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently or sometimes continuously. Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax, and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Experienced musical background
• Active Salvation Army Soldiers (preferred)
• Driving Test and clean MVR check (if applicable).

A criminal background check is required with Protect the Mission policies and procedures certification.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Must be able to read music
• Must be fluent in brass, piano, percussion, etc.
• Familiar with Salvation Army Music
• Ability to interact effectively with people of all ages, ethnic and cultural diversity
• Experienced in operations of summer day camps/camps
• Capability to work within a team environment
• Patience and adaptability

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost. Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options

Parental Leave: Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee’s normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.

Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months’ service time.

Paid Vacation: 2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation is eligible for use after 6 months’ service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.