Arts & Crafts Summer Camp Specialist 2024

The Arts & CraftsCamp Specialist is responsible for the development and delivery of an engaging Arts and Crafts counselor program that is appropriate to all Summer Campers’ age and abilities (5-14 years old).

The hours of this full-time, seasonal position are from 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Malvern Day Camp runs from late June to late August 2024. There will be a mandatory training session before camp begins.

Responsibilities

-Planning and implementation of Arts & Crafts programs for certain age groups

-Design and implement daily arts and crafts projects that are varied, enjoyable and engaging for our campers.

-Encourage campers’ self-expression through arts and crafts.

-Maintain involvement in programs, including: planning, facilitating, set-up, clean-up and preparation of materials

-Design and deliver arts and crafts activities that make use of different art mediums, make use of the camp’s natural environment, and use the art resources most efficiently

-Meet with supervisor regularly to plan weekly schedule of activities and ensure the schedule is followed

-Follow the Malvern Day Camp policies and procedures

- Keep inventory of supplies

-Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed

Requirements

-Training and experience in teaching arts and crafts to children

-Desire and ability to work with children outdoors

-Experience in designing and supervising the making of decorations for special events.

-Previous experience working with children, examples include but not limited to: tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer, or classroom assistant

-Provide fun, educational and safe activities for campers

-Upkeep of Arts & Crafts equipment

-Work effectively with co-workers

-Serve as a positive role model to campers

-Minimum of 18 years of age

-Current First Aid and CPR Certification (The Malvern School provides and pays for, if needed)

-Completed Background Checks (FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal)