Fall Outdoor Environmental Education Program Instructor

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Eastsound, WA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide outdoor environmental education, challenge education programs and weekend recreation programs for participants attending YMCA Camp. The Fall Season runs from Late August to Mid-October. To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• At least one season of experience teaching environmental education.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
• All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Nice To Haves

• Current state approved first aid certification
• Current state approved CPR certification
• BA/BS degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.
• Those seeking experience in education.
• Those interested in working with youth.
• Those who love the idea of working outdoors.
• Those interested in community engagement and gaining leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as part of the total camp staff team to provide a quality outdoor education program to school groups and weekend family camps.
• Actively contribute to the camp staff team by communicating ideas and concerns openly, by making solution-oriented suggestions, by exhibiting a service-minded attitude, and by being an appropriate role model.
• Prepare and teach classes in Environmental Education and Challenge Education classes daily as assigned.
• Facilitate activities (crafts, archery, row boating, large group games, campfires, etc.) daily as assigned.
• Facilitate evening activities, meal duties, and cleaning duties as assigned.
• Model and enforce all camp policies.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, program and equipment inspection written documentation, and emergencies.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are met in all cabins, facilities, staff housing, program areas, bathrooms, and main lodge. Monitor and re-stock housekeeping supplies as needed.

Benefits

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Access to large organic garden
• Be a part of a positive, growth-oriented community of fun co-workers.
• Opportunity for adventure every day.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree