Outdoor Education Program Instructor

Young Mens Christian Association of Flint • Fenton, MI

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Outdoor Education Program Instructor leads and teaches activities for groups attending YMCA Camp Copneconic’s Outdoor Education and Group Adventure programs. The position contributes to program quality and guest experience. Instructors host groups as scheduled, attend meals and perform dish-window duties as assigned, and clean housing, program facilities, and areas after group departures. They report equipment, supply, and maintenance needs to the Outdoor Education Program Director and may assist with teaching and training Level 1 Instructors.

The role requires adherence to child abuse prevention policies and procedures, including maintaining appropriate boundaries with children, completing required abuse risk management training, supervising children and managing high-risk activities according to procedures, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior and policy violations, and following mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Desire to work with children in an outdoor setting.
• Speak clearly and speak fluent English.
• Read and write English.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, push, pull, climb and balance on ladders.
• Ability to use cleaning chemicals and pool chemicals.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds and see clearly.
• Ability to work outdoors for over 6 hours per day, in air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned areas, and in conditions involving pollen, sunlight, and high humidity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach activities for groups attending Outdoor Education and Group Adventure programs, following the Instructors Guide.
• Host groups as scheduled.
• Attend meals and perform duties at the dish window as scheduled.
• Report equipment and supply needs to the Outdoor Education Program Director.
• Clean housing, program facilities, and areas after groups depart.
• Assist in teaching and training Level 1 Instructors as needed.
• Report maintenance concerns to the Outdoor Education Program Director.
• Follow child abuse prevention policies, including maintaining boundaries with children, completing required training, supervising children and managing high-risk activities, reporting concerning behavior or policy violations, and meeting mandated reporting requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED