Outdoor Education - Naturalist

DeKalb Health; Gretna (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Meals provided

Weekly stipend

Job summary

YMCA Camp Willson in Bellefontaine, OH is hiring a Naturalists/Outdoor Education Facilitator to lead engaging outdoor programs for school-age children. This live-in role includes on-site housing and meals while you help deliver our curriculum and support student learning.

Located about an hour northwest of Columbus, the camp spans 500 acres with activities like archery, canoeing and astronomy. You will research, develop and deliver intentional programming, participate in staff trainings, and

Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Willingness to live on-site or off-site.
• Passionate belief in the YMCA's cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all.
• Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the roles of volunteers and staff.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all backgrounds.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for staff and members.
• Research, develop, and deliver the established curriculum based on students' age and school curriculum.
• Develop, maintain and improve program materials and supplies.
• Share in staff responsibilities on a rotating basis.
• Lead and assist in daytime and evening recreational programs.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings and in-service activities.
• Participate in outreach programs as necessary for operation.
• Report concerns to supervisor.
• Provide a positive atmosphere for teachers, leaders and students.
• Keep chaperones and teachers informed of health, safety, discipline concerns.
• Provide a safe and responsible atmosphere for children to learn and grow.
• Provide emergency care to participants as needed.
• Assist the Conference Director on weekends on a rotating basis.

Skills

First Aid/CPR

Housing flexibility

YMCA mission understanding

Diversity & inclusion

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Job description

• Location 2732 Co Rd 11,Bellefontaine, OH, 43311,United States


• Base Pay $340.00 - $370.00 / Week


• Job Category Camp Willson, Camp, Youth Development


• Employee Type Full Time


• Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

1. Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.

2. Research, develop, and deliver the established curriculum, based on the needs of the students’ age level and school-chosen curriculum.

3. Develop, maintain and improve program materials and supplies for the betterment of the program

4. Share in the necessary job responsibilities of the staff team on a rotating basis. (table setting, food waste etc.)

5. Lead and assist in the leading of daytime and evening recreational programs.

6. Actively participate in staff meetings, staff trainings and in-service activities.

7. Participate in any outreach programs or exchanges as necessary for the program operation.

8. Report facility, student, leader or teacher concerns to the immediate supervisor as necessary.

9. Provide a positive atmosphere for teachers, leaders and students; allowing them flexibility to meet their needs and program goals.

10. Keep chaperones and teachers informed of any child concerns related to health, safety, discipline and the program.

11. Provide a safe and responsible atmosphere for children to learn and grow.

12. As skill level dictates, provide emergency care to all participants.

13. On a rotating basis, assist the Conference Director on weekends (~ once every two months)

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Interested folks from all areas of study and camp experience are welcome to apply. Our biggest "requirement" is that our staff genuinely enjoy spending time with and teaching kids. We of course appreciate degrees in related fields and significant camp experience.

That being said typically the instructors that flourish here: Can manage groups big and small. Are willing and ready to go that extra mile to give the kids a great experience. Are more than willing to give up personal time off to help their fellow staff members.

• -First Aid/CPR certification preferred.


• -Willingness to live on-site or off-site.


• -Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.


• -Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.


• -Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.


• -Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.


• -Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.

Summary

YMCA Camp Willson is hiring a Naturalists/Outdoor Education Facilitator for our upcoming Spring Season! Come join us to facilitate fun and educational programs to school age children from all over.

Located just under an hour Northwest of Columbus, Ohio Camp Willson boasts 500 acres of beautiful scenery with a ton of great activities for all seasons, including our Giant Swing, Zipline, Archery Range, Astronomy, Pioneer Life at our authentic 1800’s cabin, Equestrian programs, Aquatic Studies, Canoeing on our glacier formed lake, and so much more!

The Naturalists at Camp Willson are given the opportunity to research, develop, and deliver our intentional programming geared towards the needs of our students’ and school’s selected curriculum. You will also be given the chance for professional development in many facets of camping that will steer your future career outdoors. If you are looking to make the jump into the year-round camping world Camp Willson is for you.

This is a live-in position with on-site housing provided, as well as all meals when there are groups on camp. You will also be given a weekly stipend to cover expenses.