Outdoor / Environmental Education Program Instructor

Organization

Frost Valley YMCA

Job Posted

February 5, 2022

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

Frost Valley YMCA

Contact Name

Brett Tillman

Contact Email

btillman@frostvalley.org

Contact Phone

845-985-2291 x221

Location

Claryville, NY
United States
Frost Valley YMCA is located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains in New York State. Each Year we serve over 25,000 people, primarily from the greater NYC, Long Island, and northern New Jersey region, through our Environmental Education and Groups and Family Retreats Departments. We are able to provide great learning opportunities in the out of doors to a very diverse audience, many of whom may not otherwise have the opportunity. See http://www.frostvalley.org for more information.

Summary

Program Staff are responsible for preparation, delivery, and follow up of programs offered through the Environmental Education, Teambuilding, and Group and Family Retreats programs at Frost Valley YMCA. Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with students and guests of all ages. Frost Valley YMCA seeks to promote an awareness of the interrelationships of the natural world through the natural sciences. Frost Valley seeks to promote deeper connections within our students and guests with the outdoors, with others and within themselves.

Qualifications:

Experience working with children a must. Must have a firm commitment to working with children from diverse backgrounds and a firm commitment to guest service. Standard First Aid and CPR are required and if you do not have it you will be trained upon arrival. Please see our School Programs and Family/Group Programs pages on our website for descriptions of the programs offered. Persons of color encouraged to apply.

Salary and Benefits:

- $80-90/day DOE, Room and Board included.
- Medical/dental/life insurance effective the 1st of the month, after completing 60 days.
- Eligible for YMCA retirement after 2 years with immediate vesting. Can participate on a pre-tax basis before eligibility and roll-over options available.
- Shared and individual housing with own private room.
- On-site/Off-site training provided for environmental education, conference, and teambuilding activities.

Start and End Dates:

We are looking for passionate staff to fill our team of Program Instructors. Now accepting resumes and applications for:

Spring 2022 season running mid-March or April through mid-June

2022-2023 School Year starting late August

Fall 2022 running late August through November

How to apply:

Please send cover letter, resume and references to: 

Brett Tillman, Director of School Programs

2000 Frost Valley Rd
Claryville, NY 12725

Compensation Information

Salary: 

  • $80-90/day DOE, Room and Board included.

Benefits:

  • Medical/dental/life insurance effective the 1st of the month, after completing 60 days.
  • Eligible for YMCA retirement after 2 years with immediate vesting. Can participate on a pre-tax basis before eligibility and roll-over options available.
  • Phone and internet access.
  • Shared and individual housing with own private room.
  • On-site/Off-site training provided for environmental education, conference, and teambuilding activities.