Camp Cherokee Ceramics Instructor

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

Job summary

YMCA of Upper Palmetto in Kings Mountain State Park, Blacksburg, SC, seeks a Camp Cherokee Ceramics Instructor to design and deliver engaging ceramics programs for campers at Camp Cherokee. You will supervise staff, ensure safety, and guide skill development across age groups.

The role focuses on safe, high-quality programming with hands-on pottery activities; training sessions are required, and the position supports camper outcomes and equipment management.

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and supervise a safe ceramics program for campers.
• Ensure lesson plans are completed and implemented to deliver high-quality programs.
• Manage daily program success and development of campers’ skills, considering age differences.
• Communicate daily ceramics needs and expectations with staff.
• Manage class occupancy limits relative to equipment and space.
• Foster skill development and ensure tangible pottery is taken home by campers.
• Maintain programming facilities and equipment; create inventory and manage materials.
• Discuss planning during staff training and ensure safety precautions are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Teamwork

Health

Enthusiasm

Maturity

Child development

Education

Two years of college

Job description

Position:Camp Cherokee Ceramics Instructor

Location: Camp Cherokee

1299 Camp Cherokee Road Kings Mountain State Park

Blacksburg, SC

Job Id:870

# of Openings:1

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.