Music Program Advisor - Davis

Job Summary:

NOTE: This is a foundation-funded position that will provide support from the Chad Smith Foundation for the Boys & Girls Club Music Program. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee is a partner with CSM for this initiative. The Boys & Girls Club Music Program Advisor will be an employee of Boys & Girls Clubs.

Lead music lessons for club members at assigned club while also overseeing the broader music program, including Advisor curriculum, program development, and impact tracking.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the implementation and consistency of the music program, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Assists in managing the overall program structure including lesson planning standards, recital coordination, and program logistics outside of individual lessons.
• Works with club leadership to ensure the music program operates smoothly and aligns with the mission and standards of the Boys & Girls Club.
• Assembles the semester-long curriculum syllabus according to selected instrument which includes a recital/performance at a future date.
• The Advisor is responsible for their own personal instrument.
• Conduct 50-minute music lessons on assigned scheduled days with 10-to-20-minute breaks in-between lessons.
• Conduct lessons for age groups of 9 to 12 and 13 to 17 years old with cohorts of no more than 6 members at a time. Start times will be established with the club manager supervisor.
• Communicates the philosophy, objectives, standards, and programs of the Boys & Girls Club, through all methods available to members, their parents, and the public.
• Develops and maintains positive climate and environment with program space.
• Maintains a safe, neat, and organized workspace.
• Encourages emotional, social, and educational growth of individual members.
• Must participate in required training courses by the Club, County, State, and/or funders.

Education Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old and a high school graduate. Bachelor’s degree or professional certification preferred.
• Experience Requirements:
• At least one year of experience as a performing/practicing musician.
• Prior teaching or instructional experience preferred.
• Experience in leadership, program coordination, or mentoring other instructors preferred.

Skills:

• Comfortable providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to other instructors.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities including instruction and program coordination.
• Ability to keep youth ages 9-17 enthusiastically engaged in programming.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to relate effectively with diverse populations.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must have a valid WI driver’s license, good driving record, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee who encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

As an employee of BGCGM, I have read and understand the requirements of my job and responsibilities as stated in this job description. Further, I understand that my job duties as well as policies and procedures may change over the course of my employment.