Program Instructor
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Senior Program Directors and the Family and Retreats Director, this position primarily involves leading a variety of safe and fun activities for students, families, and guests at Camp Erdman. Outside of their duties in leading activities, the Program Instructor will periodically assist with the turnover of our rental cabins as well. Programs and rentals at Camp Erdman run 7 days a week and the Program Instructor will be expected to work 5 of 7 days throughout the week, with the typical work week being Tuesday - Saturday. The “weekend” will be considered Sunday and Monday and there will be times throughout the season that you are assigned to work the weekend. When you work the weekend, you have two other days off throughout the week. Overall, the program instructor will serve as a role model and mentor for all students and guests at Camp Erdman. The Program Instructor must have a thorough understanding of the YMCA’s mission and goals, and a desire to work with children. This position requires the Program Instructor to live on-site at Camp Erdman, in housing as assigned by the Camp Director of Outdoor Education.
Requirements
- Experience working with children in a camp or outdoor recreational setting required.
- Understanding of childhood development and group management in a general camp setting.
- High school diploma or GED.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
- TB test required.
- Ability to successfully complete YMCA Camp Erdman’s High Ropes Facilitator Training.
- Ability to successfully complete YMCA Lifeguard Training.
- Successful completion of a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.
Nice To Haves
- College experience is preferred.
- YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred.
- Ropes facilitation experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Leading a variety of safe and fun activities for students, families, and guests.
- Assisting with the turnover of rental cabins.
- Serving as a role model and mentor for all students and guests.
- Understanding and upholding the YMCA’s mission and goals.
- Developing positive meaningful relationships with youth.
- Providing children with opportunities to make new friends and learn new activities.
- Being concerned with camper development and growth.
- Being aware of health and safety concerns.
- Ensuring that each and every camper is included in the group.
- Ensuring that Camp Erdman is a positive and memorable experience, instilling a strong desire to return to every camper.
- Being consistent in following program policies and standards operating procedures.
- Working toward a team spirit and effort among the staff and children.
- Being on time for work and meetings.
- Upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns to prevent child abuse.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
