THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION

Summer Program Counselor [Activity Leader - Arts & Crafts]

Salary: $16.00

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this job is to oversee summer camp youth and enhance their development through Arts & Crafts enrichment activities. For seven weeks, we work with youth ages 5 – 18 to promote social, cultural and historical awareness an activity-based curriculum. Duties include but are not limited to: Working cooperatively with administration and camp staff, supervising youth, planning and implementing activities, encouraging camper participation, maintaining facilities, keeping supply inventory, providing superior customer service, attending meetings, completing reports, instructing campers in emergency procedures, abiding by organizational policy and procedures and performing other duties as assigned.

Essential duties and responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

Work Delegation:

• Developing, planning and implementing camp activities with an Arts & Crafts Focus (Drawing, Tapestry art, Painting, Weaving, Felt-Making, Woodcraft, Animation, Papercraft, Jewelry, etc.)
• Ability to create impromptu and innovative lesson plans, creating curriculum and strategies
• Group supervision of campers in activities and daily camp operations
• Collaborate with staff to establish and maintain a supportive and structured environment.
• Demonstrate paramount human relation skills when dealing with officials, administration, employees, parents, guests or visitors.
• Promotion and compliance of organizational policies and procedures.
• Identifies and meets camper needs daily.

Planning and Organizing:

• Plans and implements educational, cultural and social enrichment activities for campers.
• Develop camp lesson plans and implement lessons.