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We are seeking a creative and talented Performing Arts Instructor to work with girls at Camp Comstock. The person in this role will help us build girls of character, confidence and courage who make the world a better place. Camp Comstock in Ithaca, NY, is located along the shores of Cayuga Lake. Campers enjoy the unique natural surroundings created by the Finger Lakes while living in beautiful tree-top cabin village units. Comstock features nearly two miles of lakefront, offering a wide variety of water sports and a beautiful location to enjoy the sunrise or sunset.  

Job Summary:

The Performing Arts Instructor is responsible for designing, planning, and instructing lesson plans in various disciplines within the performing arts to provide a diverse program offering. The Performing Arts Instructor leads team-building games, assists with all camp planning and performs counselor responsibilities.

Minimum Qualification Standards:

•   Be at least 18 years of age.

•   Believe in the Girl Scout mission.

•   Possess or currently pursuing a higher education in a related performing arts discipline such as Music/Music Education (Voice, Guitar or Percussion preferred); Theater or Musical Theater; Dance, or related discipline; OR have documented history of in depth participation in a related performing arts discipline.

•   Prior experience teaching or working with children a must.

•   Documentation of personal performance experience a must.

•   Current First Aid and CPR training, or willingness to obtain during pre-camp 

training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•   Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•   Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple  

projects and details simultaneously.

•   Possess good character, integrity, patience, sense of humor, enthusiasm, a  

high level of flexibility, and willingness to be a part of the camp community.

•   Ability to work productively in a fast paced, stressful environment.

•   Skills related to lesson planning and implementation, such as: time management, 

creativity, flexibility, and public speaking skills.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Light mental and visual attention required for performing work where there is some variety but 

actions  taken  and  decisions  made  are  limited  to  few  possibilities.  Work  

Physical Exertion:

•   Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force 

frequently or constantly to move objects.

•   Walking on uneven terrain, up and down hills for distances up to ½ mile

•   Endurance to meet emergency needs

•   Ability (and willingness) to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours



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