Job Description
Description The Arts and Crafts Director will plan for and effectively lead all aspects of the arts and crafts program. The Arts and Crafts Director will provide a safe and nurturing environment for campers and staff and will be actively involved and have a positive attitude about all camp activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Actively participate in and lead portions of Administrative Staff Training and All Staff Training.
- Inform the Inclusion Specialist and/or Camp Director of any camper or staff problems, issues, or concerns.
- Ensure staff are enforcing and following all rules and are fulfilling all assigned duties in the arts program.
- Correct and document, as necessary, situations that endanger the emotional or physical safety of any person.
- Plan and oversee creation and implementation of various arts classes for a variety of skill levels.
- Provide arts and crafts supplies, ideas, and guidance for staff and campers during Cabin/Unit Activities, Siesta, General Swim, Twilight Fun, and other events as appropriate or as assigned.
- Conduct daily checks to ensure arts and crafts area is clean, safe, and stocked with equipment and supplies.
- Order equipment and supplies as needed, including materials for Rocketry (when/if offered).
- Complete or submit requests for repairs for any equipment and keep an inventory of all supplies.
- Assist Day Camp Staff with arts and crafts ideas and guidance.
- Create lesson plans and monitor teaching quality of staff assigned to arts classes.
- Plan for rainy day arts projects in advance of their need.
- Implement a check out and return system for supplies.
- Participate in Twilight Fun and Evening Program once a week and Administrator on Duty as assigned.
- Demonstrate and teach the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to all campers and staff.
- Follow all camp rules and regulations and enforce them among peers.
- Maintain positive public relations with parents, visitors, and the general public at all times.
- Submit all required paperwork and an End of the Year Report on time.
- Perform other duties and provide unit coverage as assigned.
Requirements - Desire and ability to work with and relate to children and one's peers outdoors.
- Training and experience in the creative arts in a variety of mediums.
- Ability to create, organize, and implement a variety of arts classes for various skills levels.
- Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable.
- College sophomore or equivalent, or at least 19 years old.
- Current First Aid and Adult and Child CPR certifications
- Ability to communicate, supervise, and work with assigned ages and skill levels and provide necessary instructions.
- Abilities to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities.
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid.
- Ability to live on site for the duration of the season.
Job Tags
Live in, Afternoon shift, 1 day per week,