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Employer The Salvation Army International Location Midlothian, TX Closing date Apr 3, 2025
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Summer Camp Creative Arts Instructor
8060 Singleton Rd, Midlothian, TX 76065, USA
Req #33704
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Position Type: Seasonal full-time (Overnight Residential)
About This Opportunity
Here at Camp Hoblitzelle, we're seeking artists with a passion for teaching in what we call the creative arts which are theater, dance, and musical theater. As one of our creative arts Instructors, you'll take on the responsibility of leading and assisting various classes daily. Your role includes ensuring program quality, prioritizing camper safety, and being a positive role model. Join our team and contribute to creating an unforgettable summer at Camp Hoblitzelle!
Key Responsibilities
- Supervision and Guidance:
- Provides guidance and positive role modeling to campers, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Designs, executes, and organizes activities for the assigned group of campers in alignment with the class schedule.
- Demonstrates Christian values and principles in all interactions, serving as a positive example for campers.
- Demonstrates effective camper behavior management and utilizes appropriate communication and discipline techniques as trained, when required.
- Promotes and stimulates camper participation to enhance their overall camp experience.
- Classroom Management:
- Enforces compliance with camp rules, safety, and health regulations within the classroom.
- Maintains a positive, relaxed atmosphere during class time and throughout the day, encouraging conversation and camaraderie among campers.
- Prepares solid and interesting lesson plans for each class assigned adapting creatively to inspire campers of varying skill levels and ages.
- Community Engagement:
- Sits with camper tables during meals, serving as a table monitor.
- Actively participates in classes when not in a leadership role, contributing to the maintenance of a lively learning environment and fostering engagement.
- Participates enthusiastically as a team member in all-camp activities, evening programs, and special events.
- Actively promotes and embodies the values of Camp Hoblitzelle's summer camp program, fostering an environment that aligns with the camp's mission and principles.
- Integrates faith into daily activities, contributing to the spiritual growth and development of campers within the Christian camp community.
- Program & Activities Assistance:
- Assists with camp program activities and other assigned tasks, collaborating closely with other team members.
- Always promotes quality of programs and safety of campers in cooperation with camp rules and regulations.
- Engages in essential ministry duties, including sharing approved devotional content, participating in prayer sessions with campers, and participating in camp worship times.
- Safety and Security:
- Ensures the accountability, security, and safety of campers during all camp activities.
- Reports all accidents to supervisors promptly and accurately, following camp procedures.
- Must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate or GED preferred.
- A heart for others and a mind towards Christ.
- Should be self-motivated and teachable.
- Prior knowledge and skills training in Child Education, Children’s Ministry, music education or similar field is recommended but not required.
- A willingness to abide by Camp Hoblitzelle’s doctrinal statement and policies.
- CPR & First Aid Certified or capable of passing qualification (Cert. opportunities provided during Staff Training week).
Some physical requirements of the Camp Counselor position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.
Employee Benefits
- Experience & Growth - gain exposure in an exciting educational setting that blends fun with hands-on skill development.
- Positive Impact - influence others through positive interactions and exemplify Christ in words and actions.
- Community - A place to belong. Make connections, friendships and experience community that can last a lifetime.
- Competitive Pay - with food & housing included.
- And More!
Why work for us?
The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.
Additional Information
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
- Application Submittal Period December 6, 2024 - May 2, 2025
- Camp Staff Training and Orientation will be held 06/02/2025 - 06/08/2025 and participation is required. The 2025 summer Camp program session will be held 06/09/2025 - 07/13/2025. If you are unable to work the entire season, please let us know on your application.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Other Details
- Job Family TX-TEMPE
- Job Function Camp
- Pay Type Hourly
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