Outdoor Program Instructor - Camp Surf

YMCA of San Diego County•Imperial Beach, CA

15d•$97 - $101•Onsite

About The Position

Outdoor Education Program Instructor - Camp Surf Teach outdoor/natural history classes, and recreational activities, and provide overnight resident supervision to students in a fifth and sixth-grade outdoor science school program. Provide excellent customer service to all clients, know and enforce safety rules, care for equipment and facilities, and work well as a member of the camp community. For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org) Season dates: March 1 - May 29, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or in progress in education, recreation, related field, or equivalent experience preferred
Experience or aptitude to work closely with children in a positive, supportive manner
Minimum 6 months experience in outdoor education or related field
CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross American Heart Association American Safety & Health Institute

Responsibilities

Teach educational classes and lead activities for students and clients.
Develop an interpretive display or lesson plans based on needs and areas of expertise
Lead activities including (but not limited to) archery, field games, and the climbing tower with good teaching and leadership skills
Employ good teaching and leadership techniques in providing quality instruction
Take full responsibility for the program areas of camp, including developing rules and procedures and maintaining or improving equipment and facilities
Use good judgment and make conservative decisions to ensure the safety of our campers
Follow all rules, operating procedures, and instructions, carry and use properly the necessary equipment during activities, know and follow established emergency procedures
Provide exemplary role modeling at all times when groups are in camp, and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership in camp, including cleaning of facilities and care of equipment and supplies
Supervise students during mealtimes, overnight in cabins, during transitional times and during cabin chores
Follow specific directives of the Program Coordinators, Outdoor Education Director, or Program Directors as assigned.
Communicate all work-related issues through the Program Coordinators
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
Ability to adequately observe participant’s activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
Physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills including: standing, hiking and/or climbing for long periods of time
Must be able to live on-site during program season
Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles