Ceramics Instructor: Summer Camp Lead

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

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.