Outdoor Education Program Instructor

Description

The Outdoor Education Program Instructor is responsible teaching/leading all activities and programs for groups attending Outdoor Education and Group Adventure Programs. The position will have a direct impact on the quality or programing for all guests of camp. YMCA Camp Copneconic will have a satisfied and growing participant base, quality programs and services, sound financial position and a positive community image. 

General Function: Lead activities for groups attending camp for all Outdoor Education and Group Adventure programs. The instructor will also perform cleaning upon departure of groups

Entry Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Desire to work with children in an outdoor setting.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Lead activities for groups attending camp for all Outdoor Education and Group Adventure programs. The instructor will also perform cleaning upon departure of groups 
• Lead and teach activities as written in the Instructors Guide. 
• Attend meals and perform duties at the dish window as scheduled. 
• Host groups as scheduled. 
• Report equipment and supply needs to the Outdoor Education Program Director. 
• Clean housing and program facilities & areas after group departures. 
• Assist in teaching and training Level 1 Instructors in programs as needed. 
• Report maintenance concerns to Outdoor Education Program Director. 

Child Abuse Prevention:

•  Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children.
•  Attend required abuse risk management training.
•  Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising children.
•  Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
•  Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Speak clearly 
• Speak fluent English 
• Read & write English 
• Bend/stoop/twist 
• Push/pull 
• Climb/balance on ladders 
• Use cleaning chemicals 
• Use pool chemicals 
• Lift over 50lbs 
• See clearly 
• Work in an outdoor setting over 6 hours/day 
• Work in air-conditioned area 
• Work in non-air conditioned area 
• Work outdoors with pollens 
• Work in sunlight 
• Work in high humidity 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions.