Fall Outdoor Environmental Education Program Instructor

YMCA of Greater Seattle; Eastsound (WA); On-site; USD 17,527 - 19,741; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Organic garden access

Discounts on YMCA programs

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking staff for its camp program to provide outdoor environmental and challenge education during the fall season. The role involves leading school groups and family camps, teaching daily classes, and facilitating a variety of activities at a seasonal residential camp with on-site housing.

Candidates should be 18+, have at least one season of environmental education experience, and possess strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• At least one season of experience teaching environmental education.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Other combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide a quality outdoor education program to school groups and weekend family camps.
• Communicate ideas and concerns openly and model a service-minded attitude.
• Prepare and teach Environmental and Challenge Education classes daily.
• Facilitate activities (crafts, archery, rowing, games, campfires) daily.
• Attend required meetings and trainings and follow YMCA policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teaching environmental education

Diversity awareness

Education

BA/BS degree in a related field

First aid certification

CPR certification

Job description

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

OVERVIEW

Provide outdoor environmental education, challenge education programs and weekend recreation programs for participants attending YMCA Camp. The Fall Season runs from Late August to Mid-October.

COMPENSATION

New hires: $95/day; Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the second season: $101/day; Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for three or more seasons: $107/day.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Access to large organic garden
• Be a part of a positive, growth-oriented community of fun co-workers.
• Opportunity for adventure every day.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs (25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Act as part of the total camp staff team to provide a quality outdoor education program to school groups and weekend family camps.
• Actively contribute to the camp staff team by communicating ideas and concerns openly, by making solution‑oriented suggestions, by exhibiting a service‑minded attitude, and by being an appropriate role model.
• Prepare and teach classes in Environmental Education and Challenge Education classes daily as assigned.
• Facilitate activities (crafts, archery, rowing, large group games, campfires, etc.) daily as assigned.
• Facilitate evening activities, meal duties, and cleaning duties as assigned.
• Model and enforce all camp policies.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, program and equipment inspection written documentation, and emergencies.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are met in all cabins, facilities, staff housing, program areas, bathrooms, and main lodge. Monitor and restock housekeeping supplies as needed.

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors. This position includes onsite housing but living on camp property is not a requirement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The position requires the ability to occasionally lift and store supplies up to 50 pounds.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full‑time, seasonal position. The usual camp workweek is five days on and two days off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR APPLICANTS

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements. The organization is responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 18 years of age or older.
• At least one season of experience teaching environmental education.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Current state‑approved first aid certification.
• Current state‑approved CPR certification.
• BA/BS degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Experience with anti‑racism practices and coalition building.

ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

• Those seeking experience in education.
• Those interested in working with youth.
• Those who love the idea of working outdoors.
• Those interested in community engagement and gaining leadership skills.

MISSION STATEMENT

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

OUR VALUES

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E‑Verify system.