Outdoor Educator

Join us at YMCA Camp Lincoln making a positive impact on the community year round. Our programs are focused on personal growth, leadership development, and community building for all participants. As a Program Facilitator, you will be building lasting friendships, make a difference in kids’ lives, and develop critical and professional skills that will be assets in your future or current career. Our staff team has a rich history of being a welcoming and positive community where everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves. Working at Camp Lincoln will be one of the best jobs of your life!

• 20-30 hours per week
• Pay is $14-$15 dependent on experience

POSITION SUMMARY

• Act as a role model for participants and representatives of the Camp Lincoln community, modeling our Core Values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Lead participants ranging in age from 8-16 years of age in a variety of adventure and educational activities including teambuilding, low and high ropes course, boating, target sports, cooking, hiking, orienteering, forest & pond ecology, and more.
• Facilitate Outdoor Education field trips, teach weekly Homeschool classes, host Family Camp and camp rentals, lead Ski Club trips, facilitate Vacation Camps, and act as mentors for our Leaders Club
• e activities and games to lead by example for participants through fair dispute resolution, consistent expectations, friendship building, reflective debriefs, and positive reinforcement.
• Lead and participate in program planning organized by Camp Leadership. Develop and embrace a shared vision to create impactful and intentional programs.
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce all camp safety rules, child abuse prevention policies, and standards and expectations at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean camp facility, organized and well cared for program supplies, and respect for camp facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

• Program Facilitators must always maintain an environment that is safe, accepting of all people, and outcome oriented.
• Understand and model The Y’s Mission and Values in all written and verbal interactions with peers, co-workers, participants, guests, and community members. Model healthy behaviors.
• Interact with participants, teachers, parents, and community members in a welcoming and friendly manner.
• Eager and willing to work with youth aged 8-16 years old.
• Value other people regardless of differences and take an active role in embracing and promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
• Build positive relationships with youth participants, community members, and peers.
• Encourage and support curiosity, creativity, innovation, and calculated risk-taking.
• Express yourself in a mature manner that is fun, responsible and age appropriate for participants.
• Model an enthusiastic, caring, positive, and “can do” attitude.
• Display the ability to work independently, be proactive, consistent, and take initiative.
• Ability to calmly address challenges.
• Complete assignments and tasks with enthusiasm and pride.
• Aim to exceed the expectations of participants and community members.
• Properly manage and organize time to gain the most impactful experience
• Display sound judgement and common sense with the ability to see the big picture
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities
• Communicate clearly and effectively on the phone, in person, and through e-mails
• Use clear and consistent communication methods to keep all informed and respond to communications in a timely manner.
• Contribute to a team atmosphere by identifying common goals, encouraging cooperation, keep others informed, and reflect on how decisions impacting others.
• Be tolerant of individual needs by expressing patience, understanding, and compassion.
• Receive and provide constructive feedback, coaching, guidance, or support with empathy and an open mind.
• Embrace new ideas and approaches to create a better program experience for participants.
• Effectively teach participants and help them understand the importance of safety while modeling safe behavior.
• Protect the physical and mental safety of campers through intervention and rule enforcement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 or older

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Must have or obtain CPR & First Aid/AED Certification

Must be able to clearly and professionally communicate verbally and in writing in English

Must be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19

Complete New Staff Onboarding tasks within 5 business days of hire

Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds

BENEFITS

• Year round opportunities with flexible hours
• Develop leadership and professional skills
• Build lasting relationships
• Paid staff trainings
• Free CPR certification & YMCA Membership

Southern District YMCA is an Equal Opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of SDYMCA to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or genetic information.