Fall Outdoor Environmental Education Program Instructor

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Organization

YMCA of Greater Seattle

Job Posted

June 20, 2023

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Dylan Gonda

Contact Email

dgonda@seattleymca.org

Deadline to Apply

Location

Eastsound, Washington, WA
United States
Spend the Fall on beautiful Orcas Island! Provide outdoor environmental education, challenge education programs and weekend recreation programs for participants attending YMCA Camp. Orcas, Otters, Eagles, and Fun!

The fall season runs from August 22 to November 1.

To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org

Summary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  1. Act as part of the total camp staff team to provide a quality outdoor education program to school groups and weekend family camps.
  2. Actively contribute to the camp staff team by communicating ideas and concerns openly, by making solution-oriented suggestions, by exhibiting a service-minded attitude, by being an appropriate role model, and by participating in staff meetings.
  3. Prepare and teach classes in Environmental Education, Challenge Education, Outdoor Living Skills, and or Science-based classes daily as assigned.
  4. Facilitate activities (crafts, archery, row boating, large group games, campfires, etc.) during the daily Open Recreation period and Evening Activity period as assigned.
  5. Cooperate with Program Directors to provide activities for weekend groups.
  6. Model and enforce all camp policies (including all practices for COVID prevention). Model a positive, service-minded attitude.
  7. Be consistently on time for all meals, classes, and other activities.
  8. Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
  9. Ensure that all camp resource materials and equipment are kept orderly, safe, and well-maintained.
  10. Ensure high standards of housekeeping in all cabins, facilities, staff housing, program areas, bathrooms and main lodge. Monitor and re-stock housekeeping supplies as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Information

$85.00/day