Description
MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTORS:
We’re seeking fun, enthusiastic, multi-talented individuals who can provide quality instruction from beginner to advanced levels in two or more sports. The Athletic Program is comprised of two Athletic Directors (1 on each campus) and over 60 qualified instructors who have documented experience in their specialty area, as both a competitor/player as well as a teacher/coach. Instruction is geared to the camper's individual skill level, and is patient and thorough with due regard for both safety and enjoyment. Instructors are trained, evaluated, and qualified by the Activity Director at camp prior to the campers arrival.
ATHLETIC 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, riflery, roller hockey, rugby, skateboarding, soccer, softball, tennis, tetherball, t-ball, touch football, track meets, video game room, volleyball, weight training, and wrestling.
FACILITIES: Large Gymnasium with wood floor and stage for theatre productions; Teen Rec Center with stage for theatre shows; Tennis Center (10 hard-surfaced courts, and ball machines); Skate Park with ramps & rails, and large half-pipe; Hockey Rink; Baseball Field with clay infield paths; 2 Softball Fields; 2 Soccer Fields; 2 Athletic Fields for team sports (lacrosse, flag football, etc); Paintball Field with natural and man-made obstacles; Indoor and 4 Outdoor Basketball Courts; Martial Arts/Wrestling Room; Weight-Training Room and Fitness Room; 2 Riflery Ranges; 2 Archery Ranges; 5 Golf Cages; 3 GaGa Courts; 6 Volleyball Courts (grass & sand); 7 Badminton Courts; Playground Area; Tetherball Courts; and Video Game Room. To see a complete list of all facilities, refer to the Facility List on our website.
JOB BENEFITS:
* Competitive salary & travel allowance.
* Meals, lodging, and laundry service are provided.
* Staff gratuities range between $400 to $1500.
* Nights-off and days-off are scheduled throughout the summer.
* Staff lounge features internet access.
* Precamp and Postcamp employment is available.
* Accept challenging responsibilities, and gain valuable lifetime rewards.
* Make a positive impact upon the lives of our campers.
* Meet children and high-caliber staff from around the world.
* Develop strong life-long friendships.
* Only 2½ hours from New York City & Philadelphia.
* Camp Cayuga is a FUN place to spend your summer!
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Requirements
MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Seeking mature individuals with high moral character, who exhibit strong teaching skills, good leadership ability, an outgoing personality, and the ability to work hard.
* Provide top quality instruction at all skill levels.
* Ensure campers enjoy themselves and experience success.
* 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 on a 24-hour basis.
* Possess a good sense of humor, and the ability to laugh!
* Enforce the principles & policies, as well as the objectives & philosophy of Camp Cayuga.
* Certifications in first-aid and CPR are preferred.
TO APPLY: Complete the Camp Cayuga online employment application at www.campcayuga.com. Email: staff@campcayuga.com. Telephone: (689) 331-4343. To learn more about applicant requirements, job benefits, and positions available, refer to the Job Section on our website.
40+ LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:
Camp Cayuga is actively supervised by the Camp Directors and over 40 Senior Staff members, who are professional educators, school teachers, coaches, guidance counselors, and the like. We are seeking mature individuals to fulfill various supervisory and directorship positions including: 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, and Office Personnel.
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60+ ACTIVITY INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS:
We are seeking multi-talented enthusiastic individuals who can provide quality instruction from beginner to advanced levels in two or more activities. Instruction is geared to the camper's individual skill level, and is patient and thorough with due regard for both safety and enjoyment.
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, pickleball, ping-pong, riflery, roller hockey, rugby, skateboarding, soccer, softball, tennis, tetherball, t-ball, touch football, track meets, video game room, volleyball, and weight training.
WATER SPORTS ACTIVITIES: American Red Cross swim instruction, recreational swimming, competitive swimming, water ballet, water polo, water volleyball, water basketball, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, row boating, pedal boats, paddle boards, windsurfing, fishing, tubing, intercamp swim meets, scuba diving clinics, polar bear club, and canoe/rafting trips.
CREATIVE ARTS ACTIVITIES: Arts & crafts, pottery (throwing pots), pottery wheel operation, ceramics (glazing & firing), kiln operation, clay work (sculpting), t-shirt creations (tye 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.
PERFORMING ARTS ACTIVITIES: Drama (acting, improvisation), music (guitar & keyboards), singing and chorus, dance (ballet, social, jazz, tap, modern), yoga, zumba, aerobics, theatre productions, 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, and 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/rafting trips, survival clinics, and more.
TRAPEZE & CIRCUS ACTIVITIES: High-flying trapeze, 2 low-flying single trapeze rigs, spanish web, silks, lyra, cradle, trapeze performances, intercamp trapeze competitions, and 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, and camp newspaper.
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