What are the responsibilities and job description for the Woodwork Instructor position at Camps Kenwood and Evergreen?
Woodwork Instructor
Camps Kenwood and Evergreen, Wilmot, NH
About Us:
Do you want to spend your summer on a beautiful private lake? Teaching campers the skills to succeed in arts, sports, and life? We are a traditional overnight camp in Wilmot, NH. Located on the picturesque
Eagle Pond, we house 350 campers and 200 staff during the summer months of June - August. We’d like to invite you to join our amazing team!
Job Description:
The woodwork instructor will be responsible for the design and implementation of fun, engaging activity sessions that capture our campers interest through the exploration and creation of all kinds of woodwork projects.
This is an 8-week, paid position for the summer of 2022. The dates will be (June 16th - August 13th).
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge/skills:
- Experience teaching woodworking
- Experience of operating and maintaining woodworking machines and tools including: bandsaw, miter saw, pillar drill and thicknesser/planer. Along with smaller power tools such as routers, jigsaws, sanders, drills, and hand tools such as planes and chisels
- Awareness of Health and Safety within the workshop
- Experience of creating and developing woodwork projects
- Strong communication & organizational skills
- Strong interest in connecting with others and being part of a community
K&E staff members should be self-starters who understand the needs of our campers. Days will consist of teaching groups of around 6 campers. Working on projects such as; personalized signs, bird boxes, table tennis bats, jointed boxes, wood burning (pyrography), games, and small pieces of furniture, along with any other ideas you wish to implement.
Every staff member has a designated supervisor that will provide regular feedback and support, including weekly check-ins. Staff development is at the forefront of our employee management, and we strive to make sure staff leave feeling more confident in their personal and professional skills.
Salary is $3000 $150 Travel. Employment also includes shared accommodation, meals and laundry services.
We have a diverse group of 200 staff that represent 20 countries. Our work culture is inclusive, fast paced and fun! Come experience the summer of a lifetime and make connections from across the world.
How to apply / contact: To apply please complete our online application with as much detail as possible https://kenwoodevergreen.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App. For more information direct your questions to staff @kenwood-evergreen.com.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $3,150.00 per year
Work Location: Multiple Locations