Outdoor Center Staff

at  YMCA

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic Program Instructors for our upcoming fall season.
Job Description
As a Program Instructor, you’ll lead and facilitate engaging classes focused on team building, environmental education, and outdoor skills. In addition to teaching, you’ll contribute to curriculum development, run evening programs, and assist with maintaining our facilities, grounds, and housekeeping tasks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Education, Natural Sciences, Biology, Outdoor Education, or a related field (not required)
• A passion for working with students, adults, families, and community partners
• Strong communication skills and an energetic personalityAbility to work independently, with creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm for outdoor programming
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  Essential Functions
  Staff will teach interdisciplinary science-based and cultural day and evening classes to elementary, middle, and high school students. They will facilitate our challenge course and climbing elements with school-aged through adult groups. Staff are expected to maintain program areas and provide care for educational animals. Finally, staff will assist with facilities maintenance and janitorial duties, as well as with the care of equestrian facilities and horses.

• Teach interdisciplinary science-based and cultural day and evening classes to elementary, middle, and high school students
• Facilitate our challenge course and climbing elements with school-age through adult groups
• Maintain program areas
• Assist with facilities maintenance and basic janitorial dutie