Outdoor Education Instructor: Housing Provided & Growth

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workshops

Housing provided

Free gym membership

Employee assistance

Company events

Job summary

YMCA Camp MacLean is seeking an Outdoor Education Instructor to assist the Program Director in delivering environmental education and group services. The role focuses on creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive experience for participants while maintaining safety standards across activities.

The position requires leading outdoor activities, preparing daily lesson plans, and collaborating with a team. Housing is provided, with opportunities for growth within the YMCA organization.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work effectively with children and other program participants.
• Proficiency in risk management and safety protocols for outdoor activities.
• Experience leading outdoor activities such as outdoor education, canoeing, rock climbing, or team building.
• Commitment to YMCA mission and working with diverse communities.
• Excellent verbal communication and ability to tailor communication to multiple audiences.
• Must commit to one season and 40+ hours per week, including nights and weekends.
• Meets physical qualifications; reasonable accommodations available.

Responsibilities

• Creates a safe, supportive, interactive and engaging environment for program participants.
• Provides effective supervision of program participants that is age-appropriate, considers diverse abilities and interests and meets program quality, safety and policy requirements.
• Positively interacts with program participants and other team members to create a respectful, warm, supportive environment.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, guests, campers, and staff peers.
• Prepares lesson plans on a daily and/or weekly basis outlining program activities, ensures materials and supplies are available and ready for daily program activities.
• Ensures all program areas and supplies are clean and well maintained regularly.
• Teach Outdoor Educational classes and programs to schools and retreat group rentals, this may include campfires and evening programs outside of scheduled program hours.
• Assist Program Directors in hosting group rentals at camp.
• Participates in team meetings and other special events.
• Support other departments as needed.
• Participate in all mandatory training sessions and in-service workshops to enhance skills and knowledge, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and best practices.

Skills

Verbal communication

Outdoor leadership

Risk management

Safety protocols

Team player

Adaptability

Job description

YMCA Camp MacLean is seeking an Outdoor Education Instructor to assist the Program Director in delivering environmental education and group services. The role focuses on creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive experience for participants while maintaining safety standards across activities.

The position requires leading outdoor activities, preparing daily lesson plans, and collaborating with a team. Housing is provided, with opportunities for growth within the YMCA organization.