What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUMMER CAMP: Program Specialist: Arts and Crafts position at National Winter Activity Center Inc.?
Position:
Program Specialist- Arts and Crafts
FLSA Status:
Non- Exempt
Reports to:
Camp Director
Season:
Summer 2025
Department:
Summer Camp
Position Purpose:
To further the mission of the camp through the development and delivery of arts and crafts activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities. Assist in the management of the arts and crafts building and related equipment and supplies
Qualifications:
- Documented experience in teaching arts and crafts instruction or documented training and experience
- Current certification in first aid and CPR
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Training and experience in teaching arts and crafts to children
- Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in varied conditions
- Experience in designing and making decorations and costumes for special events
- Ability to communicate and work with groups of all ages and skill levels and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff
Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver an arts and crafts program that is appropriate for the age and ability of the campers
- Write lesson plans that meet camp outcomes as outlined by the camp director
- Design and deliver arts and crafts activities that make use of the different arts mediums, make use of the camp’s natural environment, and use the arts resources most efficiently
- Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures
- Assist in the implementation of staff training for arts and crafts
- Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in the arts and crafts program
- Maintain the equipment and clean the arts and craft area, keeping it free from hazards and debris
- Participate enthusiastically and constructively in all camp activities, planning, and leading those assigned
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Ability to observe camper behavior, asses it’s 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 the activity
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers
Some physical requirements of this position could be endurance including standing, running, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment and demonstrate sports activities. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/program. Willingness to work in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering program in the facility available.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and other environmental conditions.