Camp Cherokee Ceramics Instructor

YMCA; Blacksburg (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Camp Cherokee in Blacksburg, SC is seeking a Ceramics Instructor to design and run a safe, engaging ceramics and pottery program for campers. You will supervise summer staff and ensure lesson plans are implemented to deliver high-quality activities.

You will manage class occupancy, inventory, and maintenance of equipment, while focusing on campers' skill development and safety during daily activities. Must be prepared for hot weather, physical activity, and adapt to age differences;

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be able to endure hot temperatures, physical exertion, manual labor, and must be able to walk, run, and swim every day.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and supervise a safe ceramics program for campers.
• 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 ceramics 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 pottery finish products.
• Manage the upkeep of all programming facilities, areas and equipment.
• Create an inventory and manage all ceramics programming equipment.
• Discuss planning and implementation during staff training(s).
• Ensure campers and staff adhere to safety precautions when participating in programing.
• Manage program areas and ensure hazards are kept to a minimum.
• Conduct daily checks of all program facilities and equipment.
• Assist other program staff when needed.
• Identify, maintain and create an inventory of all program equipment. Note when repairs are needed or new program materials are needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Children's development

Education

Two years college or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide a safe and fun ceramics/ pottery program through effective program design and implementation, specific to camper age differences at Camp Cherokee. Effectively manage and evaluate ceramics summer camp staff in providing high quality programming.

• Plan, manage and supervise a safe and fun ceramics/ pottery program to campers.
• 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 ceramics 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 pottery finish products.
• Manage the upkeep of all programming facilities, areas and equipment.
• Create an inventory and manage all ceramics programming equipment.
• Discuss planning and implementation during staff training(s).
• Ensure campers and staff adhere to safety precautions when participating in programing.
• Manage program areas and ensure hazards are kept to a minimum.
• Conduct daily checks of all program facilities and equipment.
• Assist other program staff when needed.
• Identify, maintain and create an inventory of all program equipment. Note when repairs are needed or new program materials are needed.

Qualifications:

• 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 Aspects of Position:

Physical requirements of the Ceramics Instructor position at Camp Cherokee include endurance during prolonged activities, bending, stooping and lifting. Other physical aspects include the ability to observe and manipulate program activities, to meet the needs and skill levels of both campers and staff members.