What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Arts Director position at Camp Wicosuta?
Camp Wicosuta is a traditional four-week sleepaway camp for girls in Hebron, New Hampshire that offers two sessions. Located on Newfound Lake, working at Wico is a perfect job for someone who loves working with kids and wants to spend their summer outside! Our philosophy is based on providing the "3 C's": Confidence, Competence & Community. Our goal is for every camper to walk away feeling confident in herself, and competent in her abilities in any number of areas. We teach these skills in a physically and emotionally safe community in which our campers are challenged to move past their self-set limits.
Activity Heads at Wicosuta directly supervise Camp Counselors teaching and instruction. To read a more detailed job description click here: https://wicosuta-media-offload.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/AH.pdf
Activity Heads are responsible for all aspects of their program area from supervising staff and designing curriculum to area maintenance and staff scheduling. AHs have a high level of expertise in their area including experience supervising, teaching, and coaching children ages 6-15 & staff. AHs are self-starters, flexible, organized and creative. They are leaders of their areas and of camp.
As a member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for all aspects of our visual arts program. Our visual arts program involves:
- Drawing & Painting
- Sewing/Needlework
- Jewelry Making
- General Arts & Crafts
- Digital Photography
- Ceramics
- Mixed Media
Other responsibilities/Requirements:
- Over 21
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Train counselor staff both during orientation and ongoing training throughout the summer
- Supervise instruction during activity periods
- Review performance of activity staff for the directors every two weeks
- Assist and participate in Evening Activities and Special Events
- Lead trips both supervising counselors and campers when needed
- Assist and participate in Evening Activities and Special Events when needed
- Evening On Duty rotation
- Must be available: June 7, 2017-August 17, 2017 Stipend includes: Salary, Travel Allowance and Room and Board Enjoy your time off: Staff Lounge with wifi &tv, days off options to Boston, Burlington, Hanover & Maine To find out more about spending a summer working at Wico visit our website at www.campwicosuta.com .
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $3,200.00 - $6,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $3,200 - $6,500
