Teen Trips Staff

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Gig Harbor, WA

3d • $480 - $510 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Teen Trip Staff to join our
team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and
well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable
organization committed to strengthening community through youth development,
healthy living and social responsibility. 

As a Teen Trip Staff you will be responsible for leading backpacking and water
based trips for a group of 10-12 teens ages 13-17. If hired for this position,
you will live and work in a cabin/yurts, with a co-leader, to provide
constructive and responsible leadership. You will also be responsible for
developing camper character and values; fosters community, encouraging group
leadership, and developing stewardship while facilitating group discussions and
activities related to values, leadership, and self-awareness all while providing
a quality experience to campers and families.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Works with a co-leader to provide constructive, responsible leadership and
guidance for a group of 10-12 teens ages 13-17. Leads backpacking and water
based trips. Develops camper character and values; fosters community, encourages
group leadership, and develops stewardship. Facilitates group discussions and
activities related to values, leadership, and self-awareness. Provides a quality
experience to campers & families focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect,
responsibility, and caring. Represents the YMCA and self in a professional
manner of safety and fun.

Requirements

• A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• One or more seasons of related experience required.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
• Required: Wilderness First Aid or First Responder (must have by the start of staff training).
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.
• Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Experience in leading trip/travel program and/or personal outdoor experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with Teen and Trips Director to facilitate teen leadership programs.
• Deliver progressive leadership programming, as part of camp’s teen leadership programs.
• Supervise, engage and build community with campers.
• Lead safe, programmed, skill building, and fun off-site trips. Maintain awareness and supervision of campers.
• Follow guidelines for off-camp trips as explained in the Adventure Manual.
• Follow camp safety guidelines; follow National Park/Forest regulations and always abide by “leave no trace” guidelines.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Staff are responsible for understanding, executing, and upholding all camp safety protocols and standards while off-site/on-trail.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Facilitate trip programs (Teen Wilderness Adventure and South Sound Kayak) with a co-leader.

Benefits

• Free Saturdays
• Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
• Build lasting connections and employment experience
• Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked
• This is a Residential position that includes room and board

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed