Fall Outdoor Environmental Education Program Instructor

at  YMCA of Greater Seattle

SUMMARY

Provide outdoor environmental education, challenge education programs and weekend recreation programs for participants attending YMCA Camp.
The fall season runs from August 23 to November 2.
To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 19 years of age or older.
• At least one season of experience teaching environmental education.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
  Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Current state approved first aid certification*
• Current state approved CPR certification*
• BA/BS degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.

• Act as part of the total camp staff team to provide a quality outdoor education program to school groups and weekend family camps.
• Actively contribute to the camp staff team by communicating ideas and concerns openly, by making solution-oriented suggestions, by exhibiting a service-minded attitude, by being an appropriate role model, and by participating in staff meetings.
• Prepare and teach classes in Environmental Education, Challenge Education, Outdoor Living Skills, and or Science-based classes daily as assigned.
• Facilitate activities (crafts, archery, row boating, large group games, campfires, etc.) during the daily Open Recreation period and Evening Activity period as assigned.
• Cooperate with Program Directors to provide activities for weekend groups.
• Model and enforce all camp policies (including all practices for COVID prevention). Model a positive, service-minded attitude.
• Be consistently on time for all meals, classes, and other activities.
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Ensure that all camp resource materials and equipment are kept orderly, safe, and well-maintained.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping in all cabins, facilities, staff housing, program areas, bathrooms and main lodge. Monitor and re-stock housekeeping supplies as needed.
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.