Outdoor Educator (Stipend)

Organization

YMCA Chicago

Job Posted

July 30, 2026

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Scott Maas

Contact Email

Smaas@ymcachicago.org

Contact Phone

8474105250

Deadline to Apply

Location

Ingleside , IL
United States
Spend your fall on the shores of beautiful Fish Lake at YMCA Camp Duncan in Ingleside, Illinois. Join a supportive team of outdoor educators as you teach outdoor education, facilitate climbing wall, high ropes, and team-building programs, and inspire students from across the Chicagoland area. Every day is different, giving you the opportunity to build practical teaching, leadership, and outdoor skills while living on-site in a welcoming camp community.

Summary

YMCA Camp Duncan invites passionate outdoor educators to join our team for the fall outdoor education season. Located on beautiful Fish Lake in Ingleside, Illinois, this seasonal opportunity offers hands-on experience teaching outdoor education, facilitating climbing wall, high ropes, and team-building programs, and working with school and retreat groups from across the Chicagoland area. Every day brings new experiences, supportive mentorship, and the chance to grow your teaching, leadership, and outdoor skills while living and working in a vibrant camp community.

To Apply: Submit your application through the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Careers page

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Compensation Information

Compensation Information

Compensation: $450 per week for the fall season, plus a private bedroom in shared on-site housing.

Benefits include:

  • Private bedroom in shared on-site staff housing
  • Meals provided during program days
  • Continuous learning opportunities through paid training and professional development
  • CPR/AED and program-specific certifications
  • Free YMCA membership
  • Discounts on YMCA programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company-sponsored staff events
  • Supportive and inclusive camp community focused on learning and professional growth