School Year Program Instructor, Spring 2023

Positions available January 16-May 12, 2023!

Do you love to work outside, have a sense of humor, and enjoy working with children? Spend a season in the sunny Carolinas as a School Year Programs Instructor with YMCA Camp Thunderbird! Located on beautiful Lake Wylie, the Environmental Education Center and Conference & Retreat Program provide unique learning experiences for school groups and community groups. Instructors teach classes during the week for our Environmental Education Center and lead programs for visiting retreat groups.

The mission of our Environmental Education Center is to:

• Foster a respect for our physical and social environment
• Develop life skills
• Instill responsibility and confidence through interactive experiences in a dynamic learning environment

Our curriculum of 24 classes range in topics from aquatic, forest, and wildlife ecology to astronomy, pioneer study, canoeing, and team building. We train staff on all of our classes and activities! Two evenings a week, instructors lead meals and evening programs. Weekend work is required on a rotating basis with two days off per week.

Compensation includes $400/week, staff housing, most meals, free internet, a complimentary Charlotte YMCA membership, and a staff training period that offers CPR, first aid, and lifeguard certification. Staff live on-site with their own bedrooms and shared living space.

 Previous experience working with children is highly recommended.

To apply: email resume, cover letter, and 3 professional and/or academic references to Anna Mooney at anna.mooney@ymcacharlotte.org.