Spring Outdoor Environmental Education Program Coordinator

YMCA Of Greater Seattle•Eastsound, WA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Outdoor Environmental Education Program Coordinator supports the YMCA of Greater Seattle’s seasonal residential camp programs for school groups and weekend family camps. Coordinators coach and supervise seasonal staff, work with participating groups, manage daily camp operations, and help resolve challenging situations. The role is supervised by Senior Program Directors and includes serving as a Program Instructor when needed. It is an authorized-driver position using an employer-provided vehicle, and staff must live onsite at camp when the schedule requires. The position is full-time and seasonal. The usual camp work week is five days on and two days off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. Staff generally live in shared cabins or staff housing for the duration of employment, depending on the position and availability. The role operates indoors and outdoors at a residential camp and may involve local travel during shifts and some out-of-area travel. The YMCA describes its work as committed to equity and to removing institutional and systemic barriers related to oppression and racism. Employees are expected to follow abuse-prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements. The coordinator is also responsible for ensuring staff are screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse-risk-management standards. The stated daily hiring rate is $115, increasing to $123 for a second season in the same or equivalent job, $131 for a third season, and $139 for four or more seasons. The position is exempt from minimum-wage and overtime regulations under Washington State law.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Have current state-approved First Aid certification; training may be provided within the first 30 days of employment.
Have current state-approved CPR certification; training may be provided within the first 30 days of employment.
Have experience working with youth and/or in customer service.
Have strong communication and leadership skills.
For authorized driving duties, be at least 21 years old, have held a driver's license for at least three years, pass a drug screen, and meet YMCA of Greater Seattle driving-record standards.
Within the previous three years, have no more than two vehicle-related suspensions or reinstatements and no more than two moving violations or accidents.
Within the previous five years, have no major driving violations, including the violations specified in the posting.
Meet the stated permanent driving-disqualification standards, including limits on DUI-related offenses and suspended or revoked-license driving, and exclusions for specified serious incidents.
Comply with abuse-prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to perform effectively may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical activity, and sexual orientation.
Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.
Documented knowledge of challenge courses and current safety standards and practices.
Interest in gaining experience leading others, working with youth, developing social-emotional skills, and caring for nature.

Responsibilities

Contribute as part of the camp staff team to provide a quality outdoor education program to school groups and weekend family camps.
Communicate ideas and concerns openly, make solution-oriented suggestions, maintain a service-minded attitude, and act as an appropriate role model.
Supervise assigned seasonal staff by observing, coaching, providing feedback, and assisting with problem solving.
Ensure staff account for participants and maintain safety at all times.
Plan, schedule, and facilitate developmentally appropriate program activities that promote participant skill and character development.
Maintain housekeeping standards in cabins, facilities, staff housing, program areas, bathrooms, and the main lodge; monitor and restock supplies as needed.
Ensure Program Instructors plan and organize activities.
Serve as a Program Instructor as needed.
Communicate personal, participant, or staff needs to a supervisor in a timely manner.
Attend and participate in required meetings and training.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those concerning medical and disciplinary situations, child-abuse prevention, program and equipment inspections and documentation, and emergencies.
Ensure staff are properly screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to abuse-risk-management standards.
Transport clients as an authorized driver using an employer-provided vehicle.
Perform other duties as assigned.