Spring Outdoor Environmental Education Program Instructor

YMCA Of Greater Seattle•Longbranch, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Outdoor Environmental Education Program Instructors provide outdoor environmental education programs, challenge education programs, and weekend recreation programs for participants attending YMCA Camp Colman. The role works as part of the camp staff team to serve school groups and weekend family camps, teach assigned classes, facilitate camp activities, and help maintain camp facilities and program areas. This is a full-time, seasonal position at a residential camp, working both indoors and outdoors. Staff typically live in shared cabins with campers or shared staff housing for the duration of employment; specific housing depends on position and availability. The usual work week is five days on and two days off and includes training, staff meetings, and regular duties. The position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations under Washington State law. Compensation is paid per day: $95 for new hires; $101 for staff returning for a second season in the same or equivalent job; $107 for staff returning for three or more seasons; and $113 for staff returning for four or more seasons. Individual YMCA of Greater Seattle membership, free mental health resources, and paid time off accruing rapidly and available immediately upon hire are offered. Employees must follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those concerning medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, inspections and written documentation, and emergencies. Employees and volunteers must also adhere to abuse prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements. Job offers are contingent on a background check, and the employer participates in Federal E-Verify.

Requirements

Be at least 19 years of age.
Have at least one season of experience teaching environmental education.
Have strong communication and leadership skills.
Have the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively; other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience may be considered.
Follow YMCA and camp policies and procedures and meet abuse prevention and mandated reporting responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Current state-approved First Aid certification.
Current state-approved CPR certification.
BA/BS degree or equivalent in a related field.
Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.
First Aid and CPR training will be provided within the first 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Work as part of the camp staff team to provide quality outdoor education to school groups and weekend family camps.
Contribute to the staff team by communicating ideas and concerns openly, offering solution-oriented suggestions, maintaining a service-minded attitude, and serving as an appropriate role model.
Prepare and teach assigned Environmental Education and Challenge Education classes daily.
Facilitate assigned daily activities, such as crafts, archery, large group games, and campfires.
Facilitate evening activities and perform meal and cleaning duties as assigned.
Model and enforce camp policies.
Attend and participate in required meetings and trainings.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, program and equipment inspections and written documentation, and emergencies.
Maintain housekeeping standards in cabins, facilities, staff housing, program areas, bathrooms, and the main lodge; monitor and restock housekeeping supplies as needed.
Adhere to abuse prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.