Program Instructor (Outdoor Educator and Conference Facilitator)

Ymc; King (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

YMCA Camp Hanes is seeking an Outdoor Educator/Conference Facilitator to implement science-based curricula and lead age-group activities for youth and families. You’ll work across archery, hiking, water ecology and team-building games while helping to coordinate and supervise conference groups.

Responsibilities include assisting with meals, cleaning, and general camp maintenance, plus hosting group needs during sessions. Housing and meals are provided; weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent job experience.
• Experience in customer service and creating positive experiences with guests.
• Able to work with youth and families in an outdoor setting.
• Excellent communication skills when coordinating with peers and guests.

Responsibilities

• Implement science-based curriculum and help facilitate conference group activities.
• Assist with running meals, cleaning and other maintenance as required.
• Help host and oversee group needs during camp sessions, including weekend groups.
• Support camp operations and safety in outdoor environments.

Skills

Customer service

Youth engagement

Communication skills

Team oriented

Outdoor work

Education

BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent experience

Job description

Located at the base of Sauratown Mountain, just 30 minutes north of Winston-Salem, Camp Hanes offers 400 acres of forest, two lakes, multiple streams, a plethora of outdoor activities, and a short drive to two different state parks. From archery to hiking, water ecology to zip-lining, you are sure to learn new skills and make lifelong friends.Outdoor Educator and conference facilitators will assist to implement science based curriculum, and help facilitate conference group activities. Facilitators will gain greater knowledge and skills of camp operation during the shoulder seasons and improve their teaching ability with elementary and middle school age youth. Some time will also be spent helping facilitate weekend groups with adults and families. We aim to make trips both fun and educational through ecology classes, evening activities, group games, and team building activities. Facilitators will also assist with running meals, cleaning, and other maintenance as required. Staff do not stay in the cabin with groups, but are responsible for helping host and oversee the group’s needs while at camp.We are looking for team members who are flexible, team oriented and demonstrate the YMCA Character development traits of caring, honest, respect, responsibility, and faith.This is a full-time, seasonal position at YMCA Camp Hanes, from Mid-August thru Mid-November with potential for a spring position. This position does require weekend work. Housing is included and meals are provided while guests are on site.BA/BS Degree preferred or equal job experience.Experience in customer service and creating positive experiences with guest.Skills/experience in working with youth.- RequiredComfortable performing skills in an outdoor environment for a majority of the day.Excellent communication skills while working with peers and guest.Energetic, mission driven, team oriented individual- RequiredMust be able to lift 25 pounds and traverse uneven terrain. - Required