Outdoor Camp Lead — SEL & Team Building

Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Cent; Augusta (MI); On-site; USD 13,837 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals M-F

YMCA membership

Mental health supports

Gear discounts

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center is seeking staff to lead overnight cabin groups and facilitate a variety of outdoor activities for youth with a focus on SEL. The role involves creating a safe, inclusive environment and collaborating with a large instructor team.

Expect to work Monday through Friday with overnights, in a beautiful outdoor setting. Training includes free certifications such as BLS and First Aid, and housing with meals is provided.

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise overnight cabin groups (2–4 nights per week).
• Facilitate outdoor activities with an SEL lens (climbing, archery, fire building, kayaking, nature, team-building).
• Create a safe, inclusive environment and model YMCA values.
• Willing to complete certifications provided by the program.

Responsibilities

• Lead & supervise overnight cabin groups 2–4 nights/week.
• Facilitate outdoor activities with SEL focus and training provided.
• Maintain safe, inclusive environment and model YMCA values.
• Collaborate with a 20+ member instructor team.

Skills

Overnight leadership

Outdoor activity facilitation

Team coordination

Safety & inclusivity

Job description

Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center is seeking staff to lead overnight cabin groups and facilitate a variety of outdoor activities for youth with a focus on SEL. The role involves creating a safe, inclusive environment and collaborating with a large instructor team.

Expect to work Monday through Friday with overnights, in a beautiful outdoor setting. Training includes free certifications such as BLS and First Aid, and housing with meals is provided.