Spring Outdoor Environmental Education Program Coordinator

YMCA Of Greater Seattle•Longbranch, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outdoor Environmental Education Program Coordinator works as part of the camp staff team to deliver outdoor education to school groups and weekend family camps. The role coaches and supervises seasonal staff, works with school groups, manages day-to-day camp operations, and helps resolve challenging situations. Coordinators are supervised by Senior Program Directors and may perform other duties as assigned. This is a full-time seasonal position at a residential camp, with staff living onsite when the schedule requires. Staff typically stay in shared cabins with campers or shared staff housing, depending on position and availability. The usual work week is five days on and two days off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, travel is primarily local during shifts, and some out-of-area travel may be expected. The role uses an employer-provided vehicle to transport clients as a required, safety-sensitive duty. The YMCA of Greater Seattle offers an individual YMCA membership, free access to mental health resources, paid time off that accrues rapidly and is available immediately upon hire, access to an organic garden, a positive community of coworkers, and opportunities for adventure. Daily compensation is $115 for new hires, $123 for staff returning for a second season in the same or equivalent job, $131 for a third season, and $139 for four or more seasons.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have current state-approved First Aid certification; training may be provided within the first 30 days of employment.
Have current state-approved CPR certification; training may be provided within the first 30 days of employment.
Have experience working with youth and/or in customer service.
Have strong communication and leadership skills.
For authorized-driver duties, be at least 21, have held a driver's license for at least three years, pass a drug screen for impairing substances, and meet the YMCA of Greater Seattle driving-record standards.
Within the previous three years, have no more than two vehicle-related suspensions and/or reinstatements and no more than two moving violations and/or accidents.
Within the previous five years, have no major driving violations as described in the posting.
Meet the stated permanent driving-disqualification standards, including limits on DUI-related offenses and suspended or revoked license offenses, and disqualifications for specified serious incidents.
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills to perform effectively may be considered.
Adhere to YMCA abuse-prevention policies, training, reporting, mandated-reporting, and staff-accountability requirements.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical activity, and sexual orientation; an additional language may be helpful.
Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.
Documented knowledge of challenge courses and current safety standards and practices.
Interest in gaining experience leading others, working with youth, stewarding nature, or developing social-emotional skills in oneself and others.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the camp staff team in delivering quality outdoor education to school groups and weekend family camps.
Communicate ideas and concerns openly, make solution-oriented suggestions, maintain a service-minded attitude, and act as an appropriate role model.
Supervise assigned seasonal staff by observing, coaching, providing feedback, and helping resolve problems.
Ensure staff account for participants and maintain their safety at all times.
Plan, schedule, and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities that promote participant skill and character development.
Maintain housekeeping standards in cabins, facilities, staff housing, program areas, bathrooms, and the main lodge; monitor and restock supplies as needed.
Ensure Program Instructors plan and organize activities.
Serve as a Program Instructor when needed.
Communicate personal, participant, or staff needs to a supervisor in a timely manner.
Attend and participate in required meetings and trainings.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including requirements for medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, program and equipment inspections, written documentation, and emergencies.
Adhere to abuse-prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
Ensure staff are screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization's abuse-risk-management standards.
Transport clients as an authorized driver using an employer-provided vehicle.
Perform other duties as assigned.