Outdoor Program Instructor

6 days ago

Imperial Beach, California, United States YMCA of San Diego County Full time $97 - $101
Overview

Ooutdoor Education Program Instructor - Camp Surf

Teach outdoor/natural history classes, and recreational activities, and provide overnight resident supervision to students in a fifth and sixth-grade outdoor science school program. Provide excellent customer service to all clients, know and enforce safety rules, care for equipment and facilities, and work well as a member of the camp community.

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Season dates: March 1 - May 29, 2026

Responsibilities
  • Teach educational classes and lead activities for students and clients. Develop an interpretive display or lesson plans based on needs and areas of expertise
  • Lead activities including (but not limited to) archery, field games, and the climbing tower with good teaching and leadership skills
  • Employ good teaching and leadership techniques in providing quality instruction
  • Take full responsibility for the program areas of camp, including developing rules and procedures and maintaining or improving equipment and facilities
  • Use good judgment and make conservative decisions to ensure the safety of our campers
  • Follow all rules, operating procedures, and instructions, carry and use properly the necessary equipment during activities, know and follow established emergency procedures
  • Provide exemplary role modeling at all times when groups are in camp, and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership in camp, including cleaning of facilities and care of equipment and supplies
  • Supervise students during mealtimes, overnight in cabins, during transitional times and during cabin chores
  • Follow specific directives of the Program Coordinators, Outdoor Education Director, or Program
  • Directors as assigned. Communicate all work-related issues through the Program Coordinators
  • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
  • Ability to adequately observe participant's activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
  • Physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills including: standing, hiking and/or climbing for long periods of time
  • Must be able to live on-site during program season
  • Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or in progress in education, recreation, related field, or equivalent experience preferred
  • Experience or aptitude to work closely with children in a positive, supportive manner
  • Minimum 6 months experience in outdoor education or related field
  • CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
    • American Red Cross
    • American Heart Association
    • American Safety & Health Institute
Pay RangeUSD $ USD $100.78 /Da.

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