Outdoor Education-Team Building Instructor

3 months ago

Hudson, United States YMCA of the North Full time

Description

The YMCA Outdoor Education & Adventure Program is hiring individuals who enjoy nature and the outdoors and are looking for adventure during the Fall, Winter and Spring. 

Do you like to lead others and being outdoors? Do you enjoy teaching others about our natural world? Do you enjoy team-building activities such as low or high ropes courses? The Outdoor Education & Adventure program offers flexible schedules, career development and is a FUN environment.

At the YMCA Outdoor Education & Adventure Program, we have a passion for having a positive impact on youth, teens, families and adults. We are nature focused, outdoor education, team-building leaders

As a team-building and outdoor education instructor, you will get paid to lead groups and host program participants in nature. You will lead and participate in all outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, belaying, physical games, and building campfires. The team-building and outdoor education instructor must have the ability to be outside in all weather conditions for prolonged periods to facilitate outdoor education such as the low ropes courses, high ropes courses, and nature activities.

Our goal at the Outdoor Education & Adventure Program is to keep the safety and enriching nature experience of the participants in the forefront of our outdoor education activities. If you want to make a positive impact on the recreation groups, this adventure is for you

Apply today for the YMCA Outdoor Education & Adventure Program and join our team of passionate leaders

Benefits include:

Free YMCA Membership YMCA Program Discounts $17/hour +DOQ

1. Job Summary:

The Outdoor Education/Team Building Instructor is responsible for facilitating environmental and outdoor recreation activities and teambuilding programs. The incumbent plans and prepares for programs and serves as a host and liaison to participant groups. The incumbent provides high quality experiences for participants that focus on the YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

2. Essential Functions:

Prepares for, teaches and/or facilitates environmental and outdoor recreation programs based on an established curriculum and safety guidelines. Prepares for and facilitates teambuilding programs based on established curriculum and safety guidelines. Serves as a host and liaison to program participant groups. Performs inspections on teambuilding structures and equipment and communicates the need for repairs. Maintains, inventories, and repairs class materials and equipment. Identifies and responds to participant behavioral issues in an appropriate manner, as needed. Assists in revising curriculum by actively pursuing new teaching techniques and activities to incorporate. Participates in staff training and meetings. Ensures the site is kept clean and organized. Assists in setup and cleanup for program activities. May help in other camp program areas as needed.

3. Relationships:

This position reports to the Outdoor Education & Adventure Program Director who reports to the Camp Executive Director. The incumbent interacts regularly with camp staff, program participants, school teachers and chaperones from a diverse background.

4. Qualifications:

Required

Minimum age of 18 Minimum of one year of experience in camp, youth or recreation programs working with children and adults or in a related area Experience facilitating programs engendering group participation preferably in an outdoor setting Effective organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Must possess a current First Aid and CPR certification, or be able to obtain certification within the first 30 days of hire Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team Ability to accomplish duties/tasks with little direct supervision Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups

Preferred

Related educational background Knowledge of environmental and natural history concepts Experience facilitating high ropes and low ropes courses Basic computer skills Ability to pass a drivers road test for YMCA vehicles and trailers. Upon hire, completion of YMCA provided Motor Vehicle and or Department of Transportation Insurance Training.

5. Work Conditions:

Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp programs and activities which include, but are not limited to, hiking, climbing, belaying, team building initiatives, building campfires, physical games, and activities.  Must have the ability to be outside in all weather conditions and on your feet for prolonged periods of time (up to 10 hours in a day).

6. Additional Notes

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is responsible for taking direction from the Executive Director or Vice President of Camp Operations or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for Camp or Association success.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge  

The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the associations mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility. 

The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.

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