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 will fill the roles of friend, mentor, and role model for all campers, primarily grades 4th-12th. The Program Instructor 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.