Teen Trips Staff

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Sunshine Beach (WA); In loco; USD 23.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

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Room and board

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YMCA Camp Seymour in Gig Harbor, WA is seeking a Teen Trip Staff for a residential, live-in role with room and board. You will lead backpacking and water-based trips for 10-12 teens aged 13-17, co-leading with another staff member.

Duties include developing camper character, facilitating discussions on values and leadership, and ensuring a quality experience for families. The position requires Wilderness First Aid or First Responder, CPR/First Aid/AED, and online Child Abuse Prevention training

Competenze

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• One or more seasons of related experience required.
• Wilderness First Aid or First Responder required by start of staff training.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day.

Mansioni

• Work with Teen and Trips Director to facilitate teen leadership programs.
• Deliver progressive leadership programming as part of teen leadership programs.
• Supervise, engage and build community with campers.
• Lead safe, programmed trips and skill-building activities off-site.
• Follow Adventure Manual guidelines for off-camp trips.
• Follow camp safety guidelines and Leave No Trace principles.
• Meet performance measures by sharing the Y story and supporting fundraising.
• Assist staff leadership in reaching campaign goals and branch events.
• Uphold camp safety protocols off-site/on-trail and promote inclusivity.

Conoscenze

Outdoor leadership

First Aid/CPR/AED

Wilderness First Aid

Trip leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Teamwork

Age 21+

Descrizione del lavoro

Wage: $510 to $540 per week(Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Dates of Employment: June 7th, 2027 to August 20th, 2027

Location: YMCA Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA

As a Teen Trip Staff you will be responsible for leadingbackpacking and water-based trips for a group of 10-12 teens ages 13-17. If hired for this position, you will live and work in a cabin/yurts, with a co-leader, to provide constructive and responsible leadership. You will also be responsible for developing camper character and values; fosters community, encouraging group leadership, and developing stewardship while facilitating group discussions and activities related to values, leadership, and self-awareness all while providing a quality experience to campers and families.

*This is a Residential position that includes room and board. *

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Teen and Trips Director to facilitate teen leadership programs.
• Deliver progressive leadership programming, as part of camp's teen leadership programs.
• Supervise, engage and build community with campers.
• Lead safe, programmed, skill building, and fun off-site trips. Maintain awareness and supervision of campers.
• Follow guidelines for off-camp trips as explained in the Adventure Manual.
• Follow camp safety guidelines; follow National Park/Forest regulations and always abide by "leave no trace" guidelines.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Staff are responsible for understanding, executing, and upholding all camp safety protocols and standards while off-site/on-trail.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Are you a good fit?

• A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• One or more seasons of related experience required.
• Preferred: Experience in leading trip/travel program and/or personal outdoor experience.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
• Required: Wilderness First Aid or First Responder (must have by the start of staff training).
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.
• Free Saturdays
• Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
• Build lasting connections and employment experience
• AccruePaid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked

At the Y, we're all about empowering - Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity to all can thrive in every season of life. To apply, visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org .

Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Location(s)

9725 Cramer Rd NW KPN, Gig Harbor , Washington 98329 , United States

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