KidShine's Performing Arts Day Camps Hiring Camp Staff

KidShine, an organization which directs performing arts day camps at churches throughout the United States is recruiting 10 people to join the Charlotte-based day camp teams.

KIDSHINE OVERVIEW

KidShine is a Christian organization which is contracted by churches throughout the United States to direct week-long Performing Arts Day Camps for children. We work in many denominations and in churches of all sizes. 3-4 day camps are scheduled per week, June through August, and each is directed by a team of three KidShine staff members. We strive for excellence in all that we do, including hiring only the most qualified and committed individuals. Our standards are high, and the rewards are great. 

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking mature, spiritually-grounded Christians who love children and have a sincere desire to be in ministry. Flexibility, a positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team are essential. Proven ministry leadership and work experience are also very important. All employees must be at least age 21, available and willing to travel weekly during the summer.

PAY AND TRAVEL
Weekly pay is $300 for each day camp worked. Summer positions do not include benefits. Day camp related travel expenses (airline tickets, rental vehicles and/or gas expense, housing in host cities) are paid. Employees must provide their own housing and transportation on weekends between camps; housing must be in Charlotte, NC, where all travel originates. Depending on the day camp location, teams usually travel to the host church on Sunday, returning to Charlotte on Friday evening or Saturday morning - then leave again on Sunday. We try to schedule team
assignments to allow reasonable time off between camps, but all weekends will require some travel. During the day camp week, team members are usually housed together in accommodations arranged by the host church - so it's important to understand that even "time off" during the day camp week will usually be spent with the KidShine team. For the right individuals, traveling and spending time with the team is one of the
best parts of the job.

SUMMER 2010 OPENINGS
Special consideration will be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Music / Musical Theater / Choral Directing
• Art / Painting / Set Design
• Children's Ministries / Christian Education
• Elementary or Middle School Education
Step 1: Submit an online Day Camp Inquiry at the "Jobs" section of KidShine's website.
Step 2: If more information is needed, you will be asked to complete a more detailed written application.
Step 3: A personal interview will be scheduled and references and background check completed.
Step 4: Hiring decisions will be finalized no later than April 1, 2010.

KIDSHINE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
SUMMER 2010
June 7 - August 20, 2010 (no camps the week of July 5-9)
Staff Training Retreat: May 26 - 28, 2010
Staff Training Camp: May 31 - June 4, 2010
KidShine staff members travel in teams of three to churches around the United States directing performing arts day camps for children and youth grades 3-8. Team members are jointly responsible for all aspects of the day camp, including coordinating with the host church, leading camp activities, teaching children in large groups and individually, leading rehearsals and co-directing the final musical performance.

General Qualifications (all staff members)
Willing and available to travel weekly during the summer
Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ
Desire to serve in ministry and model Christian behavior in speech and actions
Comfortable working with children individually and as a group
Dedicated to inspire, encourage, coach and mentor children to work to their full potential
Self-motivated, able to follow directions and work with a minimum of supervision
Able to work cooperatively within a team to make decisions and solve problems
High level of creative energy and motivation
Responsible, dependable & punctual
Positive attitude, able to work well under pressure
Organized, able to plan and prioritize tasks
High work ethic and standards for personal excellence
Excellent communication skills with both adults and children

General Responsibilities (all staff members)
Communicate and coordinate camp logistics with host church, working with team within boundaries of KidShine policies and procedures
Create and maintain a fun, positive, encouraging camp environment
Demonstrate Christ's love and acceptance to every child
Ensure camper safety and maintain discipline by adhering to KidShine's rules and child protection policy
Be thoroughly prepared for all duties before and during camp
Represent KidShine in a professional manner in personal appearance, attitude, words, and work ethic
Adhere to the guidelines of KidShine's daily camp schedule, activities, rehearsal methods and overall
production plans as presented in staff training and written materials
Oversee the care and safety of KidShine supplies and equipment, including packing, inventory,
and instructing campers in proper use and handling
The above qualifications and responsibilities apply to all staff members.

IMPORTANT: If hired, you will be assigned one primary area of responsibility (Music, Drama or Dance/Tech). However, all staff members are expected to be familiar with job descriptions for all three positions and willing to support, assist or fill in for teammates as needed in any of the three areas.

MUSIC DIRECTOR - JOB DESCRIPTION
• Experienced singer; able to sing comfortably alone and in front of group without hesitation
• Good ear for pitch; able to determine if someone is singing on/off pitch
• Energetic, confident music director; able to keep kids' attention and interest
• Able to learn and teach all songs by ear (without printed music)
• Before camps start: thoroughly learn songs for four different musicals (10-11 songs per musical)
• Direct a different musical each week (four musicals rotate at different churches throughout the summer)
• Teach all songs; identify each group's particular strengths and weaknesses
• Direct the choir in all rehearsals and the final performance
• Listen to potential soloists, quickly identify strongest singers, assign specific solos
• Work with individual soloists, help them "manage" the song, encourage them to sing it on their level, making
• Coordinate with Tech Director to adjust sound system as needed - microphone heights, sound levels for

DRAMA DIRECTOR - JOB DESCRIPTION
• Experienced actor or director; confident in acting out scenes in front of a group
• Able to assign speaking parts appropriate for children with various experience, ability and potential
• Strong directing & leadership skills; able to direct scenes and actors to get their best possible performance
• Creative and flexible in different staging venues; able to adapt and adjust scenery, blocking, etc.
• Art/painting ability; comfortable with planning and supervising scenery painting
• Before camps start: become thoroughly familiar with scripts for four different musicals - musicals rotate at
different churches throughout the summer
• Listen to children read for speaking parts, quickly identify possibilities for specific roles, assign speaking and
• Work with individuals assigned speaking parts, emphasizing voice projection, enunciation, blocking, etc.
• Work with individuals assigned acting (non-speaking) parts -- puppets, pantomimes, etc.
• Plan, set up and oversee scenery painting
• Direct Thurs & Fri run-through rehearsals, including blocking & staging (in collaboration with Music Director)
• Manage costumes & props, instruct actors in their use, oversee Friday inventory and packing

DANCE & TECH DIRECTOR - JOB DESCRIPTION
Dance & Tech Director - Qualifications
• Experience in dance and/or choreography
• Able to assign and teach dance parts to children with various experience, ability and potential
• Aptitude and interest in technology; able to learn to set up, operate and trouble-shoot sound equipment
• Good ear for rhythm and music; comfortable with directing hand chimes and rhythm instruments
• Strong team player and flexible "jack-of-all-trades" -- able to support Music and Drama Directors in their roles
Dance & Tech Director - Responsibilities
• Before camps start: become familiar with scripts and music for four different musicals - musicals rotate at
different churches throughout the summer
• Demonstrate dances to large group; identify possible dancers & assign parts accordingly
• Set up, maintain and run sound system during rehearsals & performance
• Assign and direct rhythm instruments (all songs); teach and direct hand chime players (one song)
• Oversee Friday inventory and packing of sound system

For more information, visit http://www.kidshineonline.org/

 

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