Adventure Program Lead — Outdoor Camp Team (Weekends)

YMCA of Greenville; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board provided

Job summary

YMCA Camp Greenville in North Carolina seeks Drive On Staff to lead program areas, organize activities, and guide adventure-based experiences for children, youth and adults.

This seasonal role runs April through November with weekend schedules and occasional overnight stays; room and board provided. You will model positive conduct, ensure safety, and help create memorable outdoor experiences.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, youth, and adults.
• Ability to develop and supervise creative and safe programming.
• Work non-traditional hours, typically weekends.
• Assist with evening activities and special events.
• Maintain safe working environment for staff and campers.
• Maintain clean working conditions.
• Maintain appropriate levels of supplies, notifying supervisor of low levels before supplies run out.
• Observe camper and staff behavior.
• Identify and respond to hazards.
• Work with different age and skill levels.
• Ability to deal with all staff and campers equally and fairly.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
• Follow mandated reporting requirements
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities
• 18 years or older and a desire and ability to work with children and adults in a Christian camp setting.
• Current CPR, first aid, AED.
• General positive attitude and willingness to work unconventional hours.
• Active team member of program staff and camp community
• Willingness to model appropriate behavior around all groups at camp in terms of language, appearance, and respect of others.
• Physical ability for crouching, lifting, and carrying 50 pounds, sitting, stooping, climbing, and leading strenuous hikes.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Time management for personal and professional responsibilities.
• Initiative to “jump-in” where needed and improve programs as seen fit.
• Maintain living areas in a clean and presentable fashion.
• Have FUN!!!

Responsibilities

• Lead program areas and organize activities.
• Facilitate adventure-based activities including high ropes, rock climbing, and hiking.
• Work with children, youth, and adults in a camp setting.
• Ensure safety and maintain clean, safe environments.
• Support evening activities and special events.
• Maintain supplies and report hazards.
• Commit to non-traditional hours, typically weekends.

Skills

Communication

Program planning

Safety supervision

Teamwork

Adaptability

Leadership

Activity facilitation

Job description

YMCA Camp Greenville in North Carolina seeks Drive On Staff to lead program areas, organize activities, and guide adventure-based experiences for children, youth and adults.

This seasonal role runs April through November with weekend schedules and occasional overnight stays; room and board provided. You will model positive conduct, ensure safety, and help create memorable outdoor experiences.