Job Opportunity

Primary Purpose

Under the supervision of the Camp Director of Outdoor Education and Outdoor Education Assistant Director, this position primarily involves the leading of a variety of safe and fun Outdoor Education activities. The Program Instructor - Program Coordinator will fill the roles of friend, mentor, and role model for all campers, primarily grades 4th-12th. Outside of their Program Instructor duties, The Program Instructor -Program Coordinator will have a focus on either Team Building, Camp Magic, Environmental Education. The main focus with these areas will be upkeep, maintenance, improvement, and innovation in the program space, as well as how these areas are woven into all things that Camp Erdman does. The Program Instructor - Program Coordinator must have a thorough understanding of the YMCA’s mission and goals, and a desire to work with children. 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 of Outdoor Education.
   

Qualification Requirements

Skills/Knowledge

• Experience working with children 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

• Program Instructor 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 of Outdoor Education, and per separate, written agreement.
• Access to any meals that are also provided to program participants.
  Competitive training and professional development opportunities.