Pottery Camp Instructor

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Summary:

As a camp counselor and ceramics instructor at Camp Massasoit, youll be helping our campers unlock their inner creativity Pottery gives campers the opportunity to be creative and work with their hands. Its quite satisfying to start with a lump of formless clay, and learn the techniques to end with a project you can be proud of. Youll help campers learn the basics of ceramics, practice hand building, throw pots on the wheel, and glaze, all while working through a progression system under your guidance. Whether campers are experienced potters or just trying something new, pottery and ceramics counselors at Camp Massasoit are able to teach to all levels.

YMCA Competencies:

Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruit s volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the others point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others.
Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings.
Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self - development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications:
Minimum 18 years of age.
Previous Pottery experience required.
Experience working with children in a day camp setting.

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