Summer Music Camp Instructor

Summer Music Camp Instructor

Music on Magnolia is looking for a summer camp instructor to help lead our weekly music camps throughout June and July.

Camp hours are Monday–Friday from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. Pay is $600 per camp week.

This role is for someone who can lead groups of students ages 7–13, demonstrate the basics of piano/keys, guitar, bass, drums, and voice, while helping beginner musicians prepare two songs for a performance by the end of the week.

Do not apply unless you can answer YES to the following questions:

• Have you worked with children before, and are you good at leading groups of kids ages 7–13?
• Can you demonstrate the basics of guitar, bass, drums, piano/keys, and voice? It is okay if you are weaker on one or two, but the ability to play all of them is preferred.
• Can you help beginner students learn simple parts quickly?
• Can you help students prepare a two-song performance in one week by choosing appropriate parts, simplifying/transcribing songs, creating chord charts, and keeping the band moving?
• Are you available to teach summer camps throughout June and July?
• Are you energetic, patient, reliable, and comfortable managing a busy camp environment?

If you answered YES to the questions above, read on and apply.

Responsibilities:

Leading weekly summer music camps for students ages 7–13.

Teaching beginner-friendly parts on guitar, bass, drums, piano/keys, and voice.

Helping students learn simple versions of songs quickly and confidently.

Choosing, simplifying, transcribing, or arranging song parts based on each student’s ability level.

Creating basic chord charts, lyric sheets, or other materials needed for camp rehearsals.

Organizing students into bands and assigning appropriate parts.

Leading group rehearsals and keeping students focused, engaged, and moving toward the final performance.

Helping each camp group prepare a two-song performance by the end of the week for their families.

Creating a fun, encouraging, and organized camp environment.

Managing group behavior in a way that keeps camp positive, productive, and safe.

Taking appropriate camp photos throughout the day and providing them to admin so they can send daily updates to camper families.

Communicating with Music on Magnolia staff about student progress, camp needs, and performance preparation.

Helping with setup, cleanup, instrument organization, and maintaining a clean studio space.

Requirements:

Experience working with children, preferably in a group setting.

Ability to demonstrate beginner-level parts on guitar, bass, drums, piano/keys, and voice.

Ability to simplify songs and create basic chord charts or student materials.

Experience playing in bands, gigging, rehearsing, arranging, or leading musical groups.

Strong group leadership and classroom management skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Patience, energy, reliability, and a genuine enjoyment of working with children.

Music degree, music education background, or current music studies preferred, but not required.

Benefits:

A unique and rewarding work environment with a supportive staff and appreciative families.

The chance to help young musicians experience playing in a real band.

Room for growth within Music on Magnolia.

Music on Magnolia is a private music lesson school and music community in San Antonio. We help students build real musical skills through lessons, bands, performances, and hands-on musical experiences.

We are looking for a summer camp instructor who can bring energy, organization, musicianship, and leadership to our summer camps. If you can help a group of young musicians go from beginner parts to a real two-song performance in one week, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: $600.00 per week

Work Location: In person