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YMCA Camp St. Croix Outdoor Ed & Teambuilding Role - Hourly

Camp St. Croix strives to provide quality programming year-round and is seeking to build its team for this upcoming Fall, Winter, Spring season! Our Outdoor Education/Teambuilding Instructors will deliver programming to school and retreat groups participating in the Outdoor Learning Program. This position is a great fit for outdoor professionals looking for part-time work and practical experience in teambuilding and challenge course facilitation.

The salary for this position starts at $18.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

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 responsibility, and equity.

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 establishedcurriculum and safety guidelines.
• Serves as a host and liaison to program participant groups.
• Performs inspections on teambuilding structures and equipment andcommunicates 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 andactivities 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 Camp Program Director or Sr. Camp 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 (1) year of experience in camp, youth or recreation programsworking with children and adults or in a related area
• Experience facilitating programs engendering group participation preferably in anoutdoor setting
• Effective organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess a current First Aid and CPR certification, or be able to obtaincertification 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.