Are you passionate about working with children and helping them create memorable camp experiences? Do you thrive in an outdoor environment and have experience in a camp environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team as an Arts & Crafts Coordinator for summer 2025 (full time/seasonal)! Camp Dates: May 26, 2024 - July 26, 2025.
As an Arts & Crafts Coordinator you will be responsible for teaching and leading arts and crafts projects for campers while maintaining a clean and organized environment.
Responsibilities:
- Focus on safety and fun for all campers
- Work with Cabin Life Directors to plan, organize and execute arts and crafts for campers of all ages
- Maintain a clean and organized space for campers to get creative
- Help solve camper issues
- Demonstrate leadership with your involvement and assistance with other camp activities
- Perform first aid or provide care for injuries as needed
- Assist with other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 19 years of age or older
- High school graduate or equivalent;
- One year of experience in resident camp required
- Must be well organized
- Valid driver's license required
- Proven experience working with children
- Familiarity with camping and various outdoor activities
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
- A good understanding of safety at camp
- Positive, creative, energetic, reliable, self-motivated, flexible and patient attitude
Physical Demands:
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including hiking, running, crouching, and carrying children
- Walking up to 5 miles per day, stooping, standing, hearing, seeing, and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings and varying weather conditions and temperatures
Training:
- Certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and O2 (provided by Y upon hire)
- Y Camp training required before camp sessions, including online safety courses (campers arrive June 1)
- New Employee Orientation required within one week of hire