Camp Assistant - Music

About the role

The City of Farmington Hills offers half-day and full-day summer camps for the community and surrounding regions. More than 500 campers participate in various activities including sports, visual arts, music, theatre, dance, nature, and field trips.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing diverse and engaging camp programs that align with the City's mission and values.
• Support Camp Specialist in facilitating age-appropriate music-based lesson plans to foster learning and fun, including games, team-building exercises, and group discussions.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Aid in coaching camp aides, Counselors in Training, and Junior Counselors.
• Foster positive relationships and encourage camaraderie and teamwork with staff and campers.
• Clearly communicate with peers to ensure a seamless camp experience.
• Enforce safety protocols and procedures to create a secure, healthy, and inclusive camp environment for campers.
• Monitor camper well-being, address any concerns promptly, and collaborate with necessary staff.
• Aid with camp check-in and check-out each day.
• Maintain open and effective communication with campers, families, and fellow staff.
• Promptly report any incidents, concerns, or noteworthy achievements to supervisors.

Requirements

• High School graduate. Some college preferred, but not required.
• College students majoring in education, theatre, or related field encouraged to apply.
• Experience working with and/or supervising children preferred.
• Education classes or experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field preferred.
• Applicants are encouraged to include experience in Dance, Music, or Visual Arts in their applications.
• Must be 16 years old.
• Upon hire, proof of certification or completion of First Aid and CPR certification is required.
• Strong situational awareness, self-motivation, teamwork, organizational, and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Physical demands: Stand, sit, kneel, walk, talk, see, hear, and use hands or fingers to handle objects, and reach with hands and arms. Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Skills

• Ability to work with and supervise children.
• Knowledge of camp, youth programs, recreation, and working with children.
• Experience in Dance, Music, or Visual Arts.

Benefits

This position does not offer benefits.

Pay

$13.50-16.00 per hour (Depending on Qualifications)

Schedule

Monday- Friday, 35+ hours per week. Must be able to work entire camp season (up to 10 weeks). June-August 2026.