Conservatory Piano Studio Coordinator (3955)

## Description

**Camp Season - Summer 2026**

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a **Camp Music Conservatory Piano 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 **Piano Studio Coordinator** oversees the piano studio, developing and implementing a well-rounded curriculum that integrates both traditional and contemporary elements. The Piano Studio Coordinator will also serve as an accompanist for choir performances and select student and staff solos.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Promote a safe, engaging learning environment that fosters students’ personal, artistic, and spiritual growth.
• Conduct piano studio classes where each student is assigned a keyboard and headphones for individual practice.
• Develop a curriculum that includes traditional elements, such as scales, fingerings, part reading, and contemporary skills, including chords, lead sheets, and song accompaniment.
• Train students to become proficient church pianists who can:
• Accompany congregational singing and ensembles like adult and youth choirs.
• Perform as part of contemporary praise and worship ensembles.
• Pursue further education in music, including collegiate-level programs, if desired.
• Teach private lessons focusing on piano technique and repertoire, preparing students for solo performances required for recital nights.
• Serve as an accompanist for choir rehearsals and performances, as well as for student and staff solos.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities, such as:
• Teaching music theory classes.
• Creating lesson plans, scheduling private lessons, and grading assignments.
• Monitoring student progress and preparing them for recitals and performances.
• Informing the Conservatory Director of required supplies or music.
• Maintaining and caring for Conservatory equipment and instruments.
• Assisting with equipment setup and teardown for rehearsals and performances.
• Playing with staff ensembles
• Planning at least one night program.
• All staff, including the Piano Studio Coordinator, are expected to attend and participate in staff meetings, Bible studies, worship services, night programs, and Evensong.

**Additional Expectations**

• Maintain proper student behavior, enforce disciplinary guidelines when necessary, and promote positive behavior.
• Encourage the participation and safety of students at all times.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to students both personally and artistically.
• Ensure students are punctual, responsible, and in compliance with camp rules and regulations.
• Assist with program activities as assigned by the Conservatory Director.
• Maintain accurate incident reports and promptly report concerns to the Conservatory Director.
• Keep personal living quarters clean and organized, ready for inspection.
• Be available to assist and participate in all camp programs and activities as needed.

**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:**

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with groups, providing necessary instruction to students and staff.
• Visual and auditory ability to assess camper and staff behavior, identify hazards, and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Physical ability to supervise students, respond to emergencies, and apply first aid.
• Must possess strength and endurance to maintain constant supervision of students.
• Physical tasks may include climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to perform activities are required.
• Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate activities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours in a seven-day-a-week schedule.
• Exposure to sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions daily.

## Qualifications
**Experience and Qualifications**

• Proficiency in piano pedagogy, including both traditional and contemporary techniques.
• Knowledge of child and youth behavior and development principles.
• Ability to provide effective instruction in both group and private lesson settings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to manage student progress and coordinate with staff.
• Role-modeling abilities to inspire students artistically and personally.
• Capability to work collaboratively in a dynamic camp environment and maintain flexibility in scheduling.

**Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled**