Outdoor Education & Retreat Specialist

Do you want to work a boring 9-5 everyday or would you be a lot happier working at a camp in the woods, with a short 30-minute drive to three different beaches. Everyday is a new day filled with different adventures, where you can help influence and guide todays youth, as they grow in leadership and skills set to improve their lives for the better! Join us as we share our love of the outdoors with students and campers. 
 

DATES:  3/6/23- 5/19/23 with possible extension into summer and fall 2023

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Outdoor Education Director and consistent with the Y’s mission and values, the Outdoor Education & Retreats Specialist is responsible for delivering exceptional outdoor education and retreat programing to all guests.

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Deliver hands on educational programing to schools focused on environmental science grades 1st-12th
2. Facilitate ropes, target sports and aquatics related activities and programming for all retreat guests
3. Manage a group of 15-20 students
4. Coordinate with other specialist and directors on programing
5. Provide direct supervision to youth while teaching and leading activities
6. All other duties as assigned by the director

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA.
2. This position requires experience working with youth and preference given to those with teaching experience.
3. Have or willing to obtain First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard and Ropes certifications or training.
4. A degree or working towards a degree in environmental science, youth development, teaching, or relevant experience and background knowledge of outdoor education or camp.
5. Willingness to have fun, laugh, and be silly and a love of nature.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to see, hear, and speak clearly.
2. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
3. Must be in good health, able to bend, stand, stoop, walk, climb and work outside in all terrain and weather conditions for extended periods of time.
4. Must be able to comprehend and communicate written and or verbal instructions.
5. Comfortable working at heights and around water.

Apply at: https://www.ymcasenc.org/our-y/careers/