Summer String Camp - Camp Helper

2026 Philharmonic Summer Camp Teaching Position 

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic is excited to kick off the inaugural "Summer Sounds" String Camp June 8-12 and July 13-17, 2026! 

This camp is offered to students entering grades 2 through 5.
Each week of camp will be its own separate session, lasting 5 days, from 9:00am to 3:00pm each day.  Daily schedules will include small group string instruction, large group string instruction, and other camp activities. 

We are looking for enthusiastic and engaging individuals to fill the Camp Helper positions and make this program a success.  

Job Description

Camp Helpers will be hired as hourly staff to help supervise and assist throughout the camp day. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist Philharmonic Summer Camp staff and violin instructors with supervising and leading students throughout the planned daily schedule of music rehearsals, lunch and bathroom breaks, and other camp activities. 

• Help Philharmonic staff and instructors plan and manage physical space, equipment and movement of students  

• Help facilitate final performance event for students and families at the end of each camp week. 

• Work with Philharmonic staff and instructors to provide a safe, welcoming environment and follow program procedures in directing and supporting students 

• Serve as a positive adult role model for camp students while supporting the leadership and direction of camp staff and instructors 

• Attend training/orientation sessions as required to work with camp students 

• Arrive at 8:00 AM each morning to check in with staff and prepare for the day’s activities.  

Requirements: 

• Knowledge and experience in working with elementary students in an educational environment 

• Experience in musical ensemble settings and/or string playing is a plus 

• A love for working with youth ages 7 – 12 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort working in a team  

• Passion for helping to develop an excellent program and deliver a positive experience for students and families 

• Capacity to work flexibly and maintain a sense of calm, positivity and humor  

• Ability to work with diverse students and stakeholders  

• Ability to always maintain the disposition of a professional educator  

2026 Camp Helper Schedule: 

Camp Session I: Monday-Friday, June 8-12, 2026 

Camp Session II: Monday-Friday, July 13-17, 2026 

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM-3:30 PM 

Friday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM 

• Camp Helpers are hourly staff and will be compensated at $18.00/hr 

• Staff meetings may take place before the camp week begins and will be communicated at the time of hiring