About this opportunity:

At Camp Hoblitzelle, junior music instructors play a key role in assissting with shaping a creative, encouraging, and faith-filled camp experience. This opportunity is ideal for musicians who enjoy helping teach and mentor students in disciplines such as brass, piano, percussion, guitar, and choir. Working in collaboration with camp leadership and the instructor team, junior music instructors help maintain program excellence, promote a safe learning environment, and foster a culture of encouragement and growth—investing in campers both musically and personally. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent supervision, guidance, and positive role modeling while prioritizing camper safety, well-being, and engagement. 

• Assist with planning and leading engaging, age-appropriate activities and classes in alignment with the established program schedule. 

• Maintain a positive, welcoming, and well-managed classroom environment that supports learning, participation, and camaraderie. 

• Model Christian values in daily interactions and intentionally integrate faith through approved devotionals, prayer, and worship experiences. 

• Encourage camper participation and apply effective behavior management techniques using approved communication and discipline practices, as trained. 

• Collaborate actively with camp leadership and fellow staff to support program excellence, ministry engagement, and overall camp operations. 

• Participate fully in camp life, including meals, all-camp activities, evening programs, and special events. 

• Ensure camper accountability, safety, and security at all times, promptly reporting incidents or accidents according to camp procedures. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• Must be at least  16 years old  

• A heart for others and a mind towards Christ.  

• Should be self-motivated and teachable.  

• Six months’ experience music education, creative arts, child development or youth programs in a church preferred, OR  

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  

• A willingness to abide by The Salvation Army doctrinal statement and Camp Hoblitzelle’s policies.  

• CPR & First Aid certified or capable of passing by June 15, 2026 (training provided by Camp Hoblitzelle during staff training if needed.) 

• Must be able to pass a state and federal background check.  

Additional Information:  

• Camp Staff Training will be held June 8 – June 14, 2026, and participation is required. The 2026 summer Camp program sessions will be held June 15 - July 19, 2026. If you are unable to work the entire season, please let us know on your application.  

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled