Outdoor Education-Team Building Instructor - Daily

YMCA Twin Cities•Ely, MN

26d•$85•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA Recreation & Camping Program is hiring Outdoor Program Leaders, age 18+. Lead groups in exciting outdoor activities like hiking, climbing, and ropes courses while creating memorable experiences in nature. Enjoy flexible schedules, a fun team environment, and opportunities for growth. The salary for this position starts at $85.00 daily. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status. 1. Job Summary: The Outdoor Education/Team Building Instructor is responsible for facilitating environmental and outdoor recreation activities and teambuilding programs. The incumbent plans and prepares for programs and serves as a host and liaison to participant groups. The incumbent provides high quality experiences for participants that focus on the YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in camp, youth or recreation programs working with children and adults or in a related area
Experience facilitating programs engendering group participation preferably in an outdoor setting
Effective organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must possess a current First Aid and CPR certification, or be able to obtain certification within the first 30 days of hire
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
Ability to accomplish duties/tasks with little direct supervision
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups

Nice To Haves

Related educational background
Knowledge of environmental and natural history concepts
Experience facilitating high ropes and low ropes courses
Basic computer skills
Ability to pass a drivers road test for YMCA vehicles and trailers.
Upon hire, completion of YMCA provided Motor Vehicle and or Department of Transportation Insurance Training.

Responsibilities

Prepares for, teaches and/or facilitates environmental and outdoor recreation programs based on an established curriculum and safety guidelines.
Prepares for and facilitates teambuilding programs based on established curriculum and safety guidelines.
Serves as a host and liaison to program participant groups.
Performs inspections on teambuilding structures and equipment and communicates the need for repairs.
Maintains, inventories, and repairs class materials and equipment.
Identifies and responds to participant behavioral issues in an appropriate manner, as needed.
Assists in revising curriculum by actively pursuing new teaching techniques and activities to incorporate.
Participates in staff training and meetings.
Ensures the site is kept clean and organized.
Assists in setup and cleanup for program activities.
May help in other camp program areas as needed.