Conservatory Percussion Studio Coordinator (3956)

Camp Season - Summer 2026

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Camp Music Conservatory Percussion Studio Coordinator for the Arkansas and Oklahoma Conservatory of Music and Arts, located in Welling, OK.

This is a summer position at Camp Heart O’ Hills. This position summary is not all-inclusive but is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this role. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional responsibilities and tasks beyond those listed.

The Percussion Studio Coordinator oversees the Percussion Studio by designing and implementing a well-rounded percussion curriculum that incorporates both traditional and contemporary elements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a safe and engaging learning environment that promotes personal, artistic, and spiritual growth for students.
• Develop and teach proper technique on a variety of percussion instruments, including snare drum, bass drum, timpani, mallet percussion, cymbals, and auxiliary percussion.
• Provide advanced instruction in drum set and Latin percussion for qualified students.
• Incorporate standard percussion literature, methods, and Salvation Army brass band excerpts into the curriculum.
• Teach percussion students proper etiquette, setup, teardown, and the essential operations of a percussion section.
• Prepare students to become proficient percussionists capable of reading music, performing in Salvation Army brass bands and contemporary worship bands, and pursuing collegiate training in percussion, if desired.
• Ensure students prepare two solos (one mallet and one battery, e.g., snare drum or timpani) for recital performance through private lessons and individual practice.
• Organize and prepare a percussion ensemble performance for the final graduation ceremony. Coordinate with the top brass band by assigning advanced percussionists for performances as needed.
• Teach a music theory class, give private lessons, and participate in chorus activities as required.
• Fulfill general camp duties, including attending staff meetings, Bible studies, worship services, night programs, and Evensong

Additional Responsibilities:

• Create lesson plans, schedule private lessons, grade assignments, and monitor student progress.
• Prepare students for recitals and performances, ensuring they meet program goals.
• Inform the Conservatory Director of supply or music needs and maintain care for all Conservatory equipment and instruments.
• Assist with moving and setting up equipment for rehearsals and performances.
• Participate in staff ensembles and plan/implement at least one night program.
• Uphold proper student behavior, follow disciplinary guidelines when necessary, and highlight positive behavior.
• Promote the safety, participation, and punctuality of students, while ensuring compliance with camp rules and regulations.
• Maintain an up-to-date incident report log and promptly report any concerns or issues to the Conservatory Director.
• Keep personal living quarters clean and organized, ready for inspection.
• Be available to assist and participate in camp activities as directed by the Conservatory Director

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to effectively communicate and work with students and staff.
• Visual and auditory ability to assess safety and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Physical capability to supervise students and manage emergency situations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical activities such as climbing, bending, and stretching.
• Comfortable working irregular hours in a camp setting with exposure to sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.

Experience and Qualifications

• Knowledge of child and youth behavior and development principles.
• Ability to ensure the safety of students and staff.
• Strong planning, development, and facilitation skills for youth programs.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to mentor students.
• Knowledge of music education principles and the ability to teach music theory and classes in group or private settings.
• Six months of experience teaching in your artistic discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required skills and abilities.

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