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Outdoor Education Program Instructor

Fenton, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Description

The Outdoor Education Program Instructor is responsible teaching/leading all activities and programs for groups attending Outdoor Education and Group Adventure Programs. The position will have a direct impact on the quality or programing for all guests of camp. YMCA Camp Copneconic will have a satisfied and growing participant base, quality programs and services, sound financial position and a positive community image. 

General Function: Lead activities for groups attending camp for all Outdoor Education and Group Adventure programs. The instructor will also perform cleaning upon departure of groups


Entry Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent. Desire to work with children in an outdoor setting.


 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Lead activities for groups attending camp for all Outdoor Education and Group Adventure programs. The instructor will also perform cleaning upon departure of groups 
  • Lead and teach activities as written in the Instructors Guide. 
  • Attend meals and perform duties at the dish window as scheduled. 
  • Host groups as scheduled. 
  • Report equipment and supply needs to the Outdoor Education Program Director. 
  • Clean housing and program facilities & areas after group departures. 
  • Assist in teaching and training Level 1 Instructors in programs as needed. 
  • Report maintenance concerns to Outdoor Education Program Director. 

Child Abuse Prevention:

  •  Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children.
  •  Attend required abuse risk management training.
  •  Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising children.
  •  Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
  •  Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.



Requirements

  • Speak clearly 
  • Speak fluent English 
  • Read & write English 
  • Bend/stoop/twist 
  • Push/pull 
  • Climb/balance on ladders 
  • Use cleaning chemicals 
  • Use pool chemicals 
  • Lift over 50lbs 
  • See clearly 
  • Work in an outdoor setting over 6 hours/day 
  • Work in air-conditioned area 
  • Work in non-air conditioned area 
  • Work outdoors with pollens 
  • Work in sunlight 
  • Work in high humidity 
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions.