Job Opportunity

Primary Purpose

The Outdoor Education Assistant Director works closely with the Director of Outdoor Education and oversees the Program Instructors. The Assistant Director will be the Director’s right-hand person and will oversee all things that go on at camp. The Assistant Director will have a daily checklist of tasks and duties to be completed, which includes, but is not limited to, assisting with creating staff schedules, curriculum development, being primarily responsible for supply management and inventory for activities, and overseeing the general efficiency of activities throughout the day. The Assistant Director must have a thorough understanding of the YMCA’s mission and goals, and a desire to work with children, adults, and other types of groups. Leadership skills, enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor, and self-control are all essential.

Essential Duties/Functions

• Understand and be in accord with the YMCA philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Be a role model for & develop positive meaningful relationships with youth.
• Provide children with the opportunities to make new friends and learn new activities.
• Be concerned with camper development & growth.
• Be aware of health and safety concerns.
• Ensure that each and every camper is included in the group.
• Ensure that Camp Erdman is a positive and memorable experience instilling a strong desire to return to every camper.
• Be consistent in following program policies and standards operating procedures.
• Work toward a team spirit and effort among the staff and children.
• Be on time for work and meetings.
• This position requires the Program Instructor to live on-site at Camp Erdman, in housing as assigned by the Camp Director Team.
• Other responsibilities depending on bandwidth and demands, negotiated between Retreats Director and Retreats Coordinator

Qualification Requirements

Skills/Knowledge

• Experience working with children or adults in a camp or outdoor recreational setting required.
• Requires understanding of childhood development and group management in a general camp setting.

Education/Training

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• CPR/AED and First Aid required.
• TB test required.
• Must be able to successfully complete YMCA Camp Erdman’s High Ropes Facilitator Training.
• Must be able to successfully complete YMCA Lifeguard Training.
• College experience is preferred.
• YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred.
• Ropes facilitation experience preferred.

Benefits

• Retreats Coordinator shall be a seasonal, non-exempt employee.
• On-site, seasonal housing provided at no cost to employees. Housing includes gas, electric, water, and sewer utilities at no cost. Housing assignment is made at the discretion of the Camp Director team, and per separate, written agreement.
• Access to any meals that are also provided to program participants.
• Competitive training and professional development opportunities.