Camp Cherokee Arts and Crafts Director
About The Position
The Arts and Crafts Director at Camp Cherokee is responsible for providing a safe and fun Arts and Crafts program tailored to different camper age groups. This role involves effective program design, implementation, and management of summer camp staff to ensure high-quality programming. The director will oversee the purchase of equipment, plan the program schedule, ensure lesson plans are executed, and manage daily program success with a focus on camper skill development and age-appropriate activities. Additionally, the role includes managing the upkeep of facilities and equipment, creating and maintaining an inventory, and discussing planning and implementation during staff training. Safety precautions and hazard minimization are key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or have completed at least two years of college.
- Must attend all pre-camp training, retreats, and opening training session.
- Possess leadership qualities and ability to use sound judgment.
- Good health, enthusiasm, individual maturity, moral character, team qualities, and communication skills.
- Possess interest in the development of children.
- Must be able to endure hot temperatures, physical exertion, manual labor, behavioral conflicts, and must be able to walk, run, and swim every day.
- Physical requirements include endurance during prolonged activities, bending, stooping and lifting (25lbs).
- Ability to observe and manipulate program activities, to meet the needs and skill levels of both campers and staff members.
Responsibilities
- Plan, manage and supervise a safe and fun Arts and Crafts program to campers.
- Manage the purchase ordering of all Arts and Crafts equipment at YMCA Camp Cherokee.
- Plan and schedule the Arts and Crafts program for YMCA Camp Cherokee’s Resident Summer Camp program.
- Ensure lesson plans are completed and implemented to deliver high-quality programs to campers.
- Manage daily program success and the development of the campers’ skills and abilities, specifically evaluating age differences.
- Communicate all daily Arts and Crafts program needs and expectations with staff.
- Manage class occupancy limits compared to equipment and program spacing.
- Focus on skill development to campers.
- Ensure campers are given the opportunity to take home tangible crafts that are finished products.
- Manage the upkeep of all programming facilities, areas and equipment.
- Create an inventory and manage all Arts and Crafts programming equipment.
- Discuss planning and implementation during staff training(s).
- Ensure campers and staff adhere to safety precautions when participating in programming.
- Manage program areas and ensure hazards are kept to a minimum.
- Conduct daily checks of all program facilities and equipment.
- Identify, maintain and create an inventory of all program equipment. Note when repairs are needed or new program materials are needed.
- Assist other program staff when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
