Program Specialist Enrichment (Program focus area is Outdoor Education)- Dover YMCA Family Location

YMCA of Delaware•Dover, DE

2d•$16 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

An Enrichment Program Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing enrichment programs that enhance the educational, creative, and recreational experiences of participants. These programs are designed to offer additional learning opportunities outside of the traditional curriculum, providing children, teens, with experiences that foster personal growth, creativity, leadership, and skills development. The focus area for this role is Outdoor Education.

Requirements

High-school diploma or equivalent
Strong understanding of environmental science or related field
Demonstrated ability to teach individuals of all ages

Nice To Haves

Multi-lingual skills
Additional qualifications specific to each program (such as certifications or degrees in dance, sports, or education, affiliation with or knowledge of US Chess Federation)

Responsibilities

Develop and teach programs for outdoor education and outdoor living skills, including curriculum creation adapted to different age groups and skill levels.
Complete programming preparation work that may include community garden setup, program equipment installation and management, and support for outdoor space upkeep.
Create and implement high-quality outdoor programming at the Dover YMCA Outdoor Center and branch.
Facilitate activities that guide learning about the natural environment through outdoor education, gardening, and nature exploration, crafts out of natural materials.
Facilitate activities that explore outdoor survival skills, including shelter building, fire safety, sling shot & archery, and outdoor cooking.