Job Details
Camp SOAR at Franklin YMCA- An 8 week program that runs from Monday, July 1st through Friday, August 23rd - offers an exciting variety of camp options to please every kind of camper at every age! With Arts, STEM, Sports-and-Games, Music, and Outdoor Ed for children entering Kindergarten through 9th grade!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Camp Soar is seeking a seasonal Arts-N-Crafts Specialist to provide energetic camp spirit and leadership throughout a fun summer experience! This role is responsible for executing our exciting camp curriculum focused in Arts-N-Crafts to engage campers in a diverse multi-disciplinary experience at camp - all packed with a ton of fun! We are seeking a well-rounded Arts-N-Crafts counselors to lead activities in painting, ceramics, jewelry making, tie-dye, and more. This position provides the opportunity to develop core skills related to communication, mentorship, problem solving, and people management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The specialists' primary responsibility is to execute an engaging experience of a specific discipline within Arts-N-Crafts. Campers will circulate throughout the day to engage in your lesson plans and activities for the day. Activities planned should be age appropriate for children kindergarten thru 10th grade. Working under the direction of the Camp Leadership Team, in this role, it is imperative to be able to make camp the best experience a child could ever dream of and will look back and remember for years to come.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Working collaboratively with other counselors to lead a group of 15-30 children.
- Working with other counselors to develop and execute fun and educational activities throughout the week.
- The arts and crafts activities will be designed to meet the needs of each age group, providing a challenge for each child.
- Create projects that align with any themes the camp may be running.
- Lead basic instructional workshops in following areas: painting, ceramics, jewelry making, tie-dye, and more.
- Partner with co-counselors to create a fun and safe environment for campers.
- Will draw out the creative talents of each child in a non-judgmental setting.
- Participating in all camp activities. Must be able and willing to be active, run around, get messy, and want to make the experience each day one to remember.
HOURS: *This role is a seasonal full time (40hrs per week) role. The ability to be flexible based on camp needs is required.*Pre-Camp Trainings: June 3rd, 10th, and 17th
Camp Assignment: July 3rd - August 25th
Typical Weekly Schedule can be: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Employment Benefits Include:- FREE Membership Access to Any YMCA in the Nation
- Discounts on all programming at the Greater Somerset County YMCA
- Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" with a 12% company contribution to fund after eligibility period.
- Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion through the YMCA Movement
- Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Salary Description
17.00