2025 Children’s Music Camp Director

2025 Children’s Music Camp Director
Part Time, Temporary Position

Hampton Baptist Church
Hampton, VA

Overview:

The music camp director will advance the mission of Hampton Baptist Church by organizing, leading, and directing a weeklong music program for children who have completed kindergarten-5th grade. You can learn more about Hampton Baptist Church in our congregational profile.

Music camp will last for a single week over the summer (August 4-8th is programming, and on August 10th a program will be given during worship).

The schedule will be:

• Monday-Friday, 9 am-12 pm: music and activities
• Sunday, 8:45 -11 am: check-in, rehearse, and perform the program during a church worship service

The director will be the primary person responsible for music camp, but other church staff and volunteers will be able to assist. One or more adult volunteers from the church will be present with children during the camp, and the pastor is available to lead a Bible study or lead silly games with the kids during break times. There is a $500 budget for music or supplies. Church staff will recruit children for the camp, advertise, handle sign-ups, and assist with volunteer recruitment.

Approximately 30 hours might be spent in the months prior to camp in selecting music or a musical program, planning the week’s schedule, planning activities, meeting with volunteers about their responsibilities during camp, etc. Approximately 30 hours might be spent during the week of camp itself. A $1,500 stipend will be provided to the music camp director at the end of camp. This position will report to the pastor.

Duties:

1. In coordination with the church, select a musical program for the week, develop a schedule, and plan for camp.
2. Lead children during the week of music camp, with a focus on musical education and preparation. The goal of the week is for children to learn something and grow in their understanding of music, but in an enjoyable way. The week should be a positive experience for children.
3. Lead a team of church volunteers in executing the camp.
4. Purchase any necessary materials and supplies, or ensure that they are purchased by others.
5. Operate within the allotted budget as approved by the church.

Qualifications:

1. Experience in musical education with children, directing a children’s choir, etc
2. Strong relational skills with children, and strong classroom management skills
3. Strong relational skills with youth and adult volunteers
4. Good communication skills
5. Timeliness, punctuality, and dependability
6. Complete a church-provided background check with favorable results

How To Apply:
Send a resume to Pastor Andrew Garnett by mail or email.

andrew@hamptonbaptist.org

Hampton Baptist Church
Attn: Andrew Garnett
40 Kings Way
Hampton, VA 23669