Outdoor Education Program Instructor

YMCA of the Pines; Medford (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership

Discounted Programs

12% Employer Retirement Contribution

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

The YMCA of the Pines is seeking a Program Instructor to deliver outdoor education across departments, emphasizing safety, program development, and community engagement. This role measures success by safety records, positive evaluations, and achievement of department goals.

The position supports summer camps, SACC, kitchen, housekeeping, administration, and maintenance as needed, fostering a caring, high-quality learning environment for guests of all ages.

Qualifications

• Ability to facilitate emergency procedures.
• Communicate and train guests in risks and safety management.
• Must have the ability to work with all ages and skill levels.
• Must be able to plan and conduct activities that reach group and participant development objectives.

Responsibilities

• Developing awareness of the natural sciences through delivery of outdoor education programs.
• Facilitating an appreciation of group decisions-making and problem-solving activities through structured socialization and actualization experiences.
• Providing program excellence and a caring environment to ensure that guests have a rewarding and enjoyable educational experience.
• Ensuring that student and guests participate in safe outdoor recreational activities.
• Maintaining and developing program areas and acting as support staff for; summer camps, SACC, kitchen, housekeeping, administration, and maintenance when needed.
• Promoting the mission and philosophical goals through responsible actions and professional presence.

Skills

Emergency procedures

Safety management

All ages and skill levels

Activity planning

Job description

The YMCA of the Pines is seeking a Program Instructor to deliver outdoor education across departments, emphasizing safety, program development, and community engagement. This role measures success by safety records, positive evaluations, and achievement of department goals.

The position supports summer camps, SACC, kitchen, housekeeping, administration, and maintenance as needed, fostering a caring, high-quality learning environment for guests of all ages.