OUTDOOR EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

Campbernieymca; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Meals on site

Paid training

Job summary

The Ridgewood YMCA in Port Murray, NJ seeks a Lead Program Instructor to deliver outdoor education and recreational activities for youth and groups at Camp Bernie. Part-time seasonal role with hands-on program development and delivery.

You will teach established curricula, facilitate camp programs, attend trainings, and collaborate with other departments to create a safe, engaging camp environment. Prior experience with children and outdoor settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Appreciation of outdoors and human diversity.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum by teaching established programs to groups.
• Facilitate Outdoor Education, Group and Family and Summer Camp programs as assigned.
• Attend trainings to broaden knowledge and enhance teaching skills.
• Attend periodic staff meetings to troubleshoot and plan for incoming groups.
• Assist with maintaining program areas as needed.
• Work positively with other departments to create and maintain a healthy community at camp.
• Run evening programs as determined by group requests
• Prepare programs, set-up and breakdown program areas for Outdoor Education groups.
• Evaluate weekly program performance suggesting and implementing improvements and modifications directed toward improving program, quality of performance, and customer service.

Skills

Experience with children

Outdoors appreciation

Diversity appreciation

Job description

BRANCH: Camp Bernie
LOCATION: Port Murray, NJ
REPORTS TO: Program Director: Groups and Retreats
POSITION TYPE: Part-Time Seasonal (Non-exempt)
PAY RATE: $16-$17

OUR CULTURE:

At the Ridgewood Y, our mission and core values come to life through our culture. Guided by our four pillars—caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility—we live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. As a nonprofit charitable organization, we have been committed to serving youth, adults, and families across Northern New Jersey and the Camp Bernie area since 1902, as part of the worldwide YMCA movement. Through programs focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, we create meaningful connections that build spirit, mind, and body for all. Our team is dependable, hardworking, and always ready to roll up our sleeves to get the job done. We believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and showing up for one another—because together, we are stronger. If you’re looking to make a difference and be part of a mission-driven team, the Ridgewood Y is the place for you! The Ridgewood YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. We believe our strength lies in our diversity and are committed to being an inclusive organization. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

BENEFITS:

• On-site housing available, if needed
• Meals provided while on site with groups
• Paid training provided

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA is a prominent nonprofit organization committed to enhancing community well-being through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Lead Program instructor further the mission of YMCA Camp Bernie through the development and delivery of Outdoor Education and recreational activities that safe, fun, and appropriate to the participants’ ages and abilities.

JOB FUNCTION:

• Implement curriculum by teaching established programs to groups.
• Facilitate Outdoor Education, Group and Family and Summer Camp programs as assigned.
• Attend trainings to broaden knowledge and enhance teaching skills.
• Attend periodic staff meetings to troubleshoot and plan for incoming groups.
• Assist with maintaining program areas as needed.
• Work positively with other departments to create and maintain a healthy community at camp.
• Run evening programs as determined by group requests
• Prepare programs, set-up and breakdown program areas for Outdoor Education groups.
• Evaluate weekly program performance suggesting and implementing improvements and modifications directed toward improving program, quality of performance, and customer service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Experience working with children.
• Appreciation of outdoors and human diversity.

Preferred

• College credits in environmental studies, recreation and leisure services or related field or relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, recreation and leisure services or related field.