(Summer) Chamber Coaching | St. Olaf Music Academy (WS-NST-E)

Job Title: St. Olaf Music Academy – Chamber Coaching (WS-NST-E)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: College Events - Music Academy

Cost Center and Activity: 13503-13408

Length of Position: June 14 - June 20, 2026

Contact Person/Supervisor: Charles Gray

Wage Range: $15.00 / hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):

Candidates must be proficient on a string instrument, well enough to participate in the group and/or demonstrate to the student players. It is important to have a knowledge of what makes an ensemble sound good. This includes the ability to work on and “teach” rhythm, pitch, phrasing, dynamics, and social cohesiveness.

An outgoing and encouraging personality is a plus. A possible performance with the group on the Saturday, June 20 chamber recital is included. Repertoire will be chosen by the faculty and assignments will be made to include several mentoring sessions by members of the camp string faculty.

Anticipate two hours of coaching each day (Monday – Friday) and Saturday morning dress rehearsal, chamber group recitals, and Grand Finale Concert.

Transferable Skills:

1. Verbal Communication

2. Youth Leadership

3. Music Administration

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Be on time and ready for chamber coaching sessions and lead by example.

2. Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment both socially and musically.

3. Be responsive via phone or email to staff and faculty during camp.

4. Apply basic youth development principles in working with academy students through

communication, respect, and involvement.

1. Be aware of and implement all safety guidelines. Follow and uphold all security rules and

procedures. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for academy

students.

1. Interact with people from a diversity of backgrounds and experience.

2. Demonstrate a strong sense of initiative and self-direction.

3. Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and counselors throughout the week.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

1. All candidates must have excellent musical credentials.

2. 1. Preferred candidates will be those with experience teaching music, with chamber music experience, and concert set up.

2. Other qualifications include:

1. Youth leadership experience

2. Outgoing and encouraging personality

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires repetitive motions, and rare exposure to loud noise to perform the essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.