Environmental Education - Program Instructor II Flat Rock

Ymca Of Greater Indianapolis; Flat Rock (IL); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Full time

Job summary

Ymca Of Greater Indianapolis seeks outdoor education Instructors for day and residential programs in Flat Rock, IN. Role involves delivering outdoor/environmental education to 4th‑7th grade students and retreat groups, aligning activities with curriculum and facilitating hands‑on lessons to build critical thinking.

Responsibilities include leading lessons, hosting meals, housekeeping, and ensuring safety. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required; strong communication with teachers and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be organized, detail‑oriented, and flexible.
• Must be comfortable communicating with teachers, parents, and children.
• Must have strong knowledge of outdoor/experiential education.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate day and night lessons and lead large group activities.
• Host meals and coordinate meal service.
• Participate in housekeeping, kitchen work, office work, debriefs, and training sessions.
• Ensure safety by predicting, preventing, identifying, and responding to safety issues.
• Communicate with teachers, parents, and guests in a positive and respectful manner.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Assist in daily cleaning of program buildings and work in other departments or program areas as assigned.

Skills

Outdoor education

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Details: Flat Rock - St. Paul, IN 47272, Seasonal, $13.00 per hour.

Overview

Instructors deliver day and residential, 1 to 3 day outdoor/environmental education and group camping programs to 4th‑7th grade students and retreat groups. We focus on outdoor/environmental education, adventure education, and social and emotional learning. Activities are customized to support student learning in the classroom or retreat objectives. Instructors facilitate classes, follow curriculum with visiting school groups, and lead hands‑on lessons that build critical thinking skills and explore the connections between the natural and human‑made world. Depending on activities selected, instructors also facilitate team building (initiatives and low ropes) to develop leadership and problem‑solving skills. Group sizes vary from 12 to 22 students.

All instructors participate regularly in tasks that support our programs, including housekeeping, kitchen work, office work, debriefs, and training. Instructors have opportunities to further develop program advancement and expand their educator portfolio. We strive to provide a safe, quality experience for all and expect staff to communicate with schools, students, and guests in a positive, engaging, mature, patient, responsible, and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate day and night lessons and lead large group activities.
• Host meals and coordinate meal service.
• Participate in housekeeping, kitchen work, office work, debriefs, and training sessions.
• Ensure safety by predicting, preventing, identifying, and responding to safety issues.
• Communicate with teachers, parents, and guests in a positive and respectful manner.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Assist in daily cleaning of program buildings and work in other departments or program areas as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be organized, detail‑oriented, and flexible.
• Must be comfortable communicating with teachers, parents, and children.
• Must have strong knowledge of outdoor/experiential education.
• Previous experience and certification in camp program areas (lifeguarding, high ropes, archery, etc.) are preferred.
• Able to fulfill all demands in spirit, mind, and body as an outdoor education instructor.
• Positive, service‑oriented attitude in serving diverse groups of campers.
• Team player willing to contribute to the culture, mission, and values of the YMCA.