Outdoor Education Instructor

YMCA Camp Tecumseh•Brookston, IN

2d•$450•Onsite

About The Position

An Outdoor Education Instructor ensures all school groups have a quality and educational camp experience by being the main point of contact with groups when they are on site and facilitating the curriculum as outlined. The program staff are also to respond to the needs of the guest by providing quality customer service. The position works directly with students, teachers, and chaperones to create a quality experience for all guests. Fall Season Dates: 3/2/2025 - 5/24/25 Pay: $450.00 per week Additional benefits: Onsite housing & meals provided when groups are on site

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be willing to live communally, be a good housemate, and contribute to a clean house.
Must be a dependable self-starter that meets strict timelines, has attention to detail, is results oriented and has excellent organizational skills
Must be an individual with integrity, and the ability to look at the big picture of Camp Tecumseh’s mission.
Must have a passion for working with youth
Must have a passion for the outdoors
Must be someone who can develop and maintain relationships with those from all walks of life while having an engaging and dynamic manner about them that exudes a warm and positive way of thinking with empathy and compassion towards others
Must have excellent communication skills which includes speaking, reading, listening, and writing to collaborate with team members as well as external parties
Must be an individual with a growth mindset and always learning mentality that is looking to improve and add to the existing culture of Camp Tecumseh through managing and leading others
Must be flexible and adaptable in the presence of unforeseen circumstances with the ability to problem solve
Must have knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office skills, and email
Must be able to demonstrate capacity to work independently without close oversight, while also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority internally and externally
Must be willing to be trained to drive camp vehicles and tractors
Must be able to operate a golf cart, or LSV (low-speed vehicle) in accordance with safety laws around Camp Tecumseh property (or willing to be trained)
Follow all rules and guidelines set forth in the Camp Tecumseh YMCA Staff Handbook
Must be able to lift, bend, twist, stoop, and have good hand dexterity
Ability to push and pull loads
Good physical health including ability to lift and carry objects up to 20-25 pounds regularly. and up to 50 pounds on occasion.
May be required to work more than an eight-hour day and weekends
Must be able to communicate via computer and phone/smart device
Must be able to remain in a sedentary for a long period of time when in office.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
Ability to use power tools with reciprocating motion
Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours per day
Ability to physically navigate all camp terrain
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and converse with employees, maintain a stationary position (standing and sitting), move/traverse, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time.
The worker may be required to operate in close quarters, small rooms, and narrow aisles and passageways.

Responsibilities

Working with School Groups
Be the face of camp and primary point of contact when school groups are on site
Respond to the needs of the guests and provide quality customer service
Facilitate orientation as outlined for both students and adults
Execute program curriculum as outlined
Lead flagpoles, campfires, and other activities as scheduled
Be relational with the students and support their personal and educational growth while at camp
Ensure guests are adhering to camp safety policies and procedures
Complete tasks as assigned for the betterment of camp
Handle power tools (wood splitter, drills, saws, weed whacker)
Use hand tools such as shovels and hammers
Operate golf cart
Report any accidents or injuries to directors
Work weekends as assigned
Participate in leading workshops for Outdoor Education
Work with Groups and Conferences department as needed, in both program areas and trading post
Perform other functions as directed for the good of camp and guests