Position:

Program Specialist: Arts and Crafts

Season:

Summer 2024 Seasonal Full-Time

Camp Dates:

July 1, 2024 – August 23, 2024

Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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

  Physical Requirements:

• 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.

  Summer4Kids is a day camp geared towards outdoor fun, creativity, developing healthy lifestyles and attitudes for children ages 6-14 in a safe and secure environment. To learn more, please visit: https://summer4kids.org .

  Organizational Mission

  At Winter4Kids and Summer4Kids, Welcoming, Empathy, Embracing and Belonging are our key values, and these values are part of everything we do and who we are. In our programs we focus on every young person developing better attitudes about their Self, Health, Opportunities, Mastery, and the Outdoors. In your time with Winter4Kids, you make a difference, saving and changing the lives of youth. And that’s just the beginning.

  Working at Winter4Kids and Summer4Kids gives talented individuals the opportunity to change lives and strengthen communities. Whichever role you choose at Winter4Kids, you'll find satisfaction in knowing that your contributions are helping to support young people, improve health and well-being, inspire positive action and so much more. At Winter4Kids, you'll work alongside team members with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets. You'll discover new ways to forge relationships, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day.