Outdoor Trip Lead & Gear Coordinator

Seattle YMCA; Camp Orkila (WA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership to the YMCA of Greater SeAt

Free access to mental health resources

Rapidly accruing paid time off

Discounts on YMCA childcare and day-c

Job summary

Camp Orkila's Outtrip Coordinators are responsible for ensuring that all overnight trips have proper food and equipment, while maintaining inventories, cleaning and repairing supplies, and supporting staff and participants in preparing for trips.

They also support Teen Expedition programs by facilitating activities, providing overnight cabin coverage, and working directly with youth. The role is supervised by an Assistant Director and includes other duties as assigned at a seasonal camp.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Wilderness First Aid certification strongly preferred (paid course is provided as a part of training). Documented skills in kayaking, sailing, bike touring, rock climbing, and backpacking strongly preferred.
• Skills in teen leadership development.
• Current Washington State food handlers permit (paid course is provided as a part of training).
• Ability to participate in activities that involve rigorous activity in an outdoor setting, including hiking, boating, camping and swimming.
• Ability to relate to parents/caregivers, campers, and staff in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and packs all necessary equipment and food for trips, while accommodating specific needs of that trip or its participants.
• Participates in staff meetings and trainings.
• Assures that all program outcomes are met.
• Ensures the health and safety of all participants and staff.
• Maintains high standards of housekeeping including bathrooms, cabins and main lodge.
• Assists in keeping all program equipment in working condition and available, including teaching participants proper equipment usage.
• Assists in maintaining all program areas in a safe and orderly condition.
• Maintains communication with supervisor.
• Communicates personal or camper needs to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Stays on call overnight as assigned.
• Maintains relevant American Camping Association standards.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teen leadership development

CPR certification

Wilderness First Aid certification

Outdoor activity participation

Food handlers permit

Professional communication

Job description

Camp Orkila's Outtrip Coordinators are responsible for ensuring that all overnight trips have proper food and equipment, while maintaining inventories, cleaning and repairing supplies, and supporting staff and participants in preparing for trips.

They also support Teen Expedition programs by facilitating activities, providing overnight cabin coverage, and working directly with youth. The role is supervised by an Assistant Director and includes other duties as assigned at a seasonal camp.