Conservatory Percussion Studio Coordinator (3956)

## 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 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.

## Qualifications
**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.

**Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled**