Outdoor Trip Leader Coordinator

YMCA Detroit • Oscoda, MI

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About The Position

The Trip Leader Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the implementation of all off-site programs. This position supports the work of the Y, leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Has the ability to supervise and organize employees and volunteers under the program.
• Must have or be willing to complete the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course.
• Have prior documented experience on trips of similar size, duration, and locale in the area in which the off-site trips are taken (Ausable River, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Sleeping Bear Dunes / Manitou Islands National Lakeshore).
• Should have a varied background and experience in camping, aquatics, and working with children.
• Should have a general understanding of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit – YMCA Camping Services goals and objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Leave No Trace certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains all program participants and provides direct leadership for each program.
• Develops and implements weekly schedule to include a variety of youth related leadership activities.
• Develops a specific day to day program schedule prior to the start of staff training.
• Selects as well as oversees other leadership counselors who will be assisting in the implementation of the program.
• Continuously evaluate the mental, physical, and emotional health of program participants.
• Enforce establish safety regulations within each trip.
• Submits program evaluation with recommendations for the following year.
• Assists in overnight resident camp cabins – Girls Village or Boys Village – if needed.
• To consciously create a climate in camp that will foster the goals and objectives of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit and YMCA Camping Services.
• Complete any other duties deemed necessary by the Program Director.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed