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POSITION DETAILS

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Classification Title:  Executive/Administrative/Managerial
Working Title:  StringFest Instructor

Department:  Conferences & Continuing Education
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Salary Range:  $500-$1,000 depending on assignment
Pay Basis:  Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

UWF StringFest is an annual summer camp for string students from grades 4 – 12.
There are two sessions for StringFest: Junior and Senior. The Junior StringFest students (grades 4-8) will participate in orchestra rehearsals and performances. The Senior StringFest attendees (grades 7-12) will participate in instrumental clinics, small group lessons, string quartet classes, rehearsals, and performances.

StringFest instructors are responsible for leading students in rehearsals, clinics, and workshops for the students. Instructors prepare students for a final concert at the culmination of the program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have experience teaching string music to youth.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have experience teaching string music to youth.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Never
• Stooping: Never
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Never
• Lifting over 25lbs: Never
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Never

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires a criminal background screening.
• This position requires fingerprinting.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

The department is building an applicant pool for temporary to permanent part-time or full-time opportunities. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: Multiple
Work Hours:  Dependent on assignment
FTE:  Varies
Closing Date:  05/08/2026