Southern District YMCA / Camp Lincoln, Inc. · 1 month ago
POTTERY PROGRAM LEAD - Summer Camp 2026
Kingston, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSouthern District YMCA is a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Pottery Program Lead will provide overall leadership and management for the pottery specialty camp, ensuring safe and engaging activities while supervising counselors and maintaining a clean environment.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Assist in designing and facilitating progressive programming for Pottery specialty camp during the two sessions offered (4 weeks total)
Support weekly pottery programs for campers entering grades K-2nd
Provide support to other art specialty camps and art related program activities across camp
Teach campers grades 4th-9th a variety of pottery techniques, such as wheel throwing, hand building, and glazing
Support campers in accessing their creativity and in creating finished pieces that they can take home at the end of their two-week session
Plan each week accordingly so camper projects can have the appropriate amount of time to dry, glaze, and fire before the end of the session
Prepare supplies ahead of program start time, including developing example projects for campers to use as a reference
Delegate and support staff assigned to the Pottery area in facilitating activities and providing supervision
Submit curriculum plan and program supply purchase requests to the Specialty Camp Unit Leader prior to each Pottery session
Experience and knowledge in operating a kiln, including firing a variety of projects and glazes preferred
Familiarity with a wide variety of artistic mediums, techniques, and tools preferred
Teaching/Facilitation/Classroom experience preferred
Facilitate a safe, fun, and rewarding experience for all campers, while serving as a role model that embodies Camp Lincoln’s four core values: Respect, Honesty, Caring, and Responsibility
Responsible for the entire operation of their program area
Responsible for the supervision and safety of all campers in their program area, with special considerations for safety as required for high-risk activities
Works collaboratively with other Program Leads, the Program Coordinators, and the Assistant Camp Director to support the delivery of high-quality daily programming and special events across camp
Plans and executes an innovative, engaging, and age-appropriate camp program
Works creatively to innovate their program area and program curriculum
Responsible for providing feedback to counselors as it relates to their program and skill classes
Builds positive relationships with campers, parents, caregivers, staff, and camp leadership
Facilitates an effective and fair skill class sign-up process for campers
Maintains a safe and clean program area – trash is picked up, equipment is inspected routinely, program area is organized, and program space set up prior to activities beginning
Maintains inventory of program supplies and communicates needs and purchases to the Assistant Camp Director in a timely manner
Remains calm during an emergency and carries out duties as designated by the Emergency Action Plan
Attends all Family Nights, staff meetings, and lifeguard in-services (as needed)
Provides effective and timely communication to the Summer Program Coordinators
Adheres to policies related to maintaining appropriate boundaries with staff, campers, and CITs
Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations to a direct supervisor in a timely manner
Attends required child abuse risk management training and follows mandated abuse reporting requirements
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years leadership and childcare/camp experience
Strong collaborative and teamwork skills
Ability to serve as a positive role model for campers, peers, and other staff
Growth oriented and is able to utilize feedback to develop personally and professionally
Energetic and positive personality
Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities to others and support them in their duties as necessary
Ability to work with individuals of diverse populations and abilities
Ability to demonstrate patience and empathy when working with campers and other staff
Working knowledge of common computer programs such as Word and Excel and the ability to use computers for basic administrative tasks and inventory
Ability to handle sensitive, confidential camper information
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
Ability to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations
Must be able to complete YMCA required training as scheduled by management
Must maintain a Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED certification, or its equivalent or more advanced, or be able to obtain prior to the first day of work
Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check
Must be willing to submit to a NH DCYF background check
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Ability to push, pull, bend and kneel regularly
Ability to communicate verbally (in-person and on phone) and in writing is essential
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
Preferred
Prior experience working with children
Teaching, facilitating, and teambuilding experience
Supervisory experience
Familiarity with various outdoor activities
Experience and knowledge in operating a kiln, including firing a variety of projects and glazes
Familiarity with a wide variety of artistic mediums, techniques, and tools
Teaching/Facilitation/Classroom experience
Company
Southern District YMCA / Camp Lincoln, Inc.
Nurturing the potential in every child. Promoting healthy living. Fostering a sense of social responsibility.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Masucci
Chief Executive Officer
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