POTTERY DIRECTOR

POTTERY DIRECTOR

We’re seeking an artistically-creative mature individual to supervise our Pottery Program, which features a broad spectrum of projects that provide campers the opportunity to artistically express themselves. This position requires high moral character, strong leadership & management skills, good teaching ability, an outgoing personality, and the ability to be organized & work hard. The Arts Staff is comprised of several Directors who are typically certified art teachers with experience managing diverse art programs, and 6-10 university-level instructors who are majoring in art and/or have documented experience teaching all levels of art expression to children of all ages. Instruction is geared to the camper's individual skill level, and is patient and thorough with due regard for both safety and enjoyment.

CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM

Arts & crafts Pottery (throwing pots) Pottery wheel operation Ceramics (glazing & firing) Kiln operation Clay work (sculpting) t‑shirt creations (tie dyeing, air‑brushing, fabric painting & silk screening) Painting (water‑color & acrylics) Drawing Sketching (charcoal pencils) Jewelry making Beading Basket weaving Lanyards & braiding Leather craft Macramé Paper mache & plaster projects Wood projects Copper enameling Block printing Needle craft Mask making Decoupage Model rocketry Nature crafts and cooking classes

CREATIVE ARTS FACILITIES

The Junior Campus Creative Arts Pavilion features a Pottery Room with 15 pottery wheels, a Sculpturing/Clay Work Room, a Kiln Room with 3 kilns, a Photography Room, T‑Shirt Creations Room, and over 6000 sq ft of indoor workspace for campers to create & display projects. The Teen Campus Art Pavilion includes a Pottery Area with 9 pottery wheels, a Kiln Room, and an art project area measuring about 1800 sq ft. See the full list of camp facilities here.

JOB BENEFITS

FREE camp tuition for your children. Competitive salary & travel allowance. Meals, lodging, and laundry service are provided. Nights‑off and days‑off are scheduled throughout the summer. Staff lounge with internet access & satellite television. Pre‑camp and post‑camp employment is available. Accept challenging responsibilities, and gain valuable lifelong rewards. Make a positive impact upon the lives of our campers. Meet children and high‑caliber staff from around the world. Develop strong lifelong friendships. Only 2½ hours from New York City & Philadelphia. Camp Cayuga is a FUN place to spend your summer! Learn more about your job benefits.

POTTERY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure top‑quality instruction at all skill levels. Prepare a course outline including a variety of projects from beginner to advanced levels. Campers enjoy themselves and experience success. Manage & supervise all instructors. Maintain high‑level safety standards. Care for and maintain the camp's activity equipment. Keep the program area clean, neat, and organized. Genuinely enjoy living & working with kids. Possess a good sense of humor, and the ability to laugh! Conduct training sessions with instructors regarding the operation of the kiln, pottery wheels, safety regulations, etc. Evaluate and qualify each instructor at camp prior to the camper's arrival. Enforce the principles & policies, as well as the objectives & philosophy of Camp Cayuga. Certification in first‑aid and CPR is recommended.

TO APPLY

Complete the Camp Cayuga online employment application at Email: View email address on click.appcast.io. Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io. Learn more about applicant requirements, job benefits, and positions available on our website.

40+ LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Division Directors Head Counselors Program Directors Athletic Directors Tennis Director (USTA pro) Intercamp Tournament Directors Trip Directors Evening Entertainment Directors Special Event Directors Activity Supervisors Horsemanship Director Pool Directors Lake Director Adventure & Wilderness Director Flying Trapeze Director Circus Director Creative Arts Directors Performing Arts Director Health Supervisor & Medical Staff Maintenance Director Transportation Director Food Service Manager and Chefs Office Personnel See a full list of all positions available here.

60+ ACTIVITY INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS

LAND SPORTS ACTIVITIES

Aerobics Archery Badminton Baseball Basketball Bubble soccer Cheerleading Dodgeball Exercise and fitness Extreme bungee jumping Fencing Field hockey Floor hockey Flag football Frisbee Gaga Golf Gymnastics Horseback riding Inline skating Jogging Judo Karate Kickball Lacrosse Martial arts Newcomb Paintball Ping‑pong Pickleball Rifle Roller hockey Rugby Skateboarding Soccer Softball Tennis Tetherball T‑ball Touch football Track meets Video game room Volleyball Weight training

WATER SPORTS ACTIVITIES

American Red Cross swim instruction Recreational swimming Competitive swimming Water polo Water volleyball Water basketball Snorkeling Sailing Canoeing Kayaking Row boating Pedal boats Paddle boards Windsurfing Fishing Tubing Intercamp swim meets Scuba diving clinics Polar bear club Canoe/raft trips

CREATIVE ARTS ACTIVITIES

Arts & crafts Pottery (throwing pots) Pottery wheel operation Ceramics (glazing & firing) Kiln operation Clay work (sculpting) t‑shirt creations (tie dyeing, air‑brushing, fabric painting & silk screening) Painting (water‑color & acrylics) Drawing Sketching (charcoal pencils) Jewelry making Beading Basket weaving Lanyards & braiding Leather craft Macramé Paper mache & plaster projects Wood projects Copper enameling Block printing Needle craft Mask making Decoupage Model rocketry Nature crafts Cooking classes

PERFORMING ARTS ACTIVITIES

Drama (acting, improvisation) Music (guitar & keyboards) Singing and chorus Dance (ballet, social, jazz, tap, modern) Yoga Zumba Aerobics Talent shows Trips to local theatres

EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES

Horseback riding instruction in English & Western styles from beginner to advanced levels Trail rides Horse jumping Intracamp horse shows Intercamp horse shows Evening trail rides Horseback overnights Horse‑care instruction Petting zoo (miniature horse, goats, calf, bunnies, etc)

ADVENTURE & WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES

High and low ropes course Rock climbing Rappelling Zip line ATV quad riding Mountain biking Nature hikes Compass reading Cabin cookouts Overnight camping Petting zoo Backpacking trips Canoe/raft trips Survival clinics More activities

TRAPEZE & CIRCUS ACTIVITIES

High‑flying trapeze Low‑flying single trapeze rigs Spanish web Silks Lyra Cradle Trapeze shows Circus shows Circus acts including diabolo, juggling, plate spinning, devil sticks, unicycling, acrobatics, clowning, rolling globe, and stilt walking

MEDIA ARTS ACTIVITIES

Radio DJ broadcasting Music DJ Digital photography Camp newspaper See a full list of all positions available here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Camp Cayuga