Outdoor Experience Program Coordinator

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH 
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring an Outdoor Experience Program Coordinator!

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs


• Flexible Scheduling


• Family-friendly Work Environment                 

General Function

The Outdoor Experience Program Coordinator will be responsible for connecting all youth with an intentional focus on bipoc and under-resourced youth to camping, outdoor education, and other related experiences and opportunities under the supervision of the Executive Director. The position will coordinate, plan, provide oversight, and partner in leading outdoor experiences and associated activities inclusive of the BOLD & GOLD Programs (Boys & Girls Outdoor Leadership Development). Doing so, In support of the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, 2 years working with young adults in educational or recreational settings required. 3+ years preferred


• 2-3 years of experience working in outdoor recreation settings preferred


• Proficient swimmer, bicycler, and backpacker


• Experience cooking and camping in the outdoors


• Willingness to learn conflict mediation, restorative practice, and YMCA youth development skills


• Current Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)


• Current Wilderness First Responder certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)


• Current Driver’s License and ability to obtain a commercial license preferred

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend the BOLD & GOLD program, and implement required training, lesson plans, recruitment, and evaluations.


• Coordinate and participate in programming and activities with YMCA camping services and the Metro Youth YMCA branch. Including planning trips, providing and/or arranging transportation of campers and staff, and living with campers in tents and/or hostels when off-site.


• Ensure that the BOLD & GOLD program environment, equipment, and supplies are Inventoried, Monitored, and safe for participants per program and Association guidelines. This should also comply with all risk management policies.


• Facilitate the learning of outdoor skills during wilderness-based courses, and ensure a physically, mentally, and emotionally safe environment while providing general supervision of campers both on- and off-site.


• Gather program testimonials, stories, and media as requested


• Coordinate relevant information with other departments within the Y and work with agencies involved with the Detroit Outdoors Collaborative on shared initiatives while Acting as a liaison/support resource to Detroit Outdoors Collaborative.


• Perform other tasks deemed necessary and assigned.

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to work with people across multiple dimensions of diversity, while being respectful and professional when working with others.


• Ability to make excellent judgment and decision-making skills in adverse environments, while maintaining a physically, mentally, and emotionally safe environment.


• Ability to be able to carry loads up to 40 pounds on multi-day wilderness treks and navigate varied natural terrain in inclement weather.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.