Arts and Crafts Specialist – Camp Kingfisher

Position Overview

The Arts and Crafts Specialist co-creates and co-leads the development and implementation of Camp

Kingfisher’s Arts & Crafts program. Arts & Crafts at Camp Kingfisher is meant to be a fun and

creative space for campers to gain enrichment that supports the current session theme. The Arts &

Crafts Specialists are responsible for teaching up to six interactive arts & craft classes per day

for rising K – 7ᵗʰ graders and fulfilling additional specialist duties at camp.

All staff at Camp Kingfisher are hired to:

lead campers as a positive, caring role model
provide campers with fun, positive outdoor learning experiences
help campers grow and learn through challenges

Essential Functions

Develop and supervise all aspects of art program for campers entering grades K-7
Create fun, age-appropriate craft and art projects based around camp’s session themes
Submit weekly curriculum
Set up, decorate, and pack up craft shack
Maintain high standards of safety, health, and cleanliness during art and other

activities

Support program areas such as aftercare, waterfront, pool, and all-camp activities as

directed

Substitute as counselor as needed
Clean camp facilities as needed/required
Attend weekly camp staff and specialist meetings
Complete additional duties as assigned
Contribute to verbal/written evaluations and communication as requested
Keeping track of and recording hours worked, requesting director’s approval for any additional

hours prior to work

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Willingness to work outdoors during the summer season
Must be able to lift over 20 pounds
Valid driver’s license or state issued ID

Skills

Experience (and passion for) teaching or working with children, art specific experience

Preferred

Creativity and willingness to get messy
Ability to relate to campers and staff of various ages
Background in art education, environmental education, natural history, education, child care, or

camps

Comfortable in an outdoor setting
Current First Aid/CPR certification, course provided

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