Program Instructor (Outdoor Educator and Conference Facilitator)
About The Position
Outdoor Educator and conference facilitators will assist to implement science based curriculum, and help facilitate conference group activities. Facilitators will gain greater knowledge and skills of camp operation during the shoulder seasons and improve their teaching ability with elementary and middle school age youth. Some time will also be spent helping facilitate weekend groups with adults and families. We aim to make trips both fun and educational through ecology classes, evening activities, group games, and team building activities. Facilitators will also assist with running meals, cleaning, and other maintenance as required. Staff do not stay in the cabin with groups, but are responsible for helping host and oversee the group’s needs while at camp. We are looking for team members who are flexible, team oriented and demonstrate the YMCA Character development traits of caring, honest, respect, responsibility, and faith.
Requirements
- BA/BS Degree preferred or equal job experience
- Experience in customer service and creating positive experiences with guest
- Skills/experience in working with youth
- Comfortable performing skills in an outdoor environment for a majority of the day
- Excellent communication skills while working with peers and guest
- Energetic, mission driven, team oriented individual
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds and traverse uneven terrain
Responsibilities
- Assist to implement science based curriculum
- Help facilitate conference group activities
- Help facilitate weekend groups with adults and families
- Assist with running meals, cleaning, and other maintenance as required
- Help host and oversee the group’s needs while at camp
Benefits
- Housing is included
- Meals are provided while guests are on site
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
