Outdoor Education Instructor

PAY RATE: $105/day

Housing and Meals are provided.

Work hours vary depending on the needs of the Camp. Staff are expected to work nights and weekends on a semi regular basis. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

To ensure campers, rental and user groups have a fun and safe experience while leading them through their time at YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer. This is a hands-on field position that directly involves teaching and leading groups of students and adults in outdoor, environmental, recreational and challenge course activities.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and teach classes to groups of children, young people and/or adults in four disciplines of adventure, outdoor skills, environmental and historical.
• Supervise outdoor recreation activities related to schools and groups visiting camp.
• Maintain specialized outdoor education equipment.
• Assist with special programs and events.
• Assist with cleaning and preparation of camp facilities.
• Lead night hike, campfires and other evening programs.
• Assist with curriculum development and program planning.
• Lead groups in the dining hall with food procedures, cleaning procedures, and set up.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, staff trainings, and in-service activities.
• Provide safe and responsible atmosphere for children and adults to learn and grow.
• As skill level dictates, provide emergency care to all participants.
• Other duties as required.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Community
• Relationships
• Innovation
• Functional Expertise

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree in Education, Recreation, Environmental Science, Biology, Botany or relevant field preferred. Not required.
• Experience in outdoor education and facilitation of high and low challenge courses preferred.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent certification preferred. Training will be provided as needed.
• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must be passionate for working outdoors with youth, teens, and adults.
• Comfortable outdoors and familiar with outdoor recreation and natural sciences
• Ability to obtain First aid and CPR training. Training will be provided as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate