Outdoor Educator (Education)
We are seeking entry level and experienced teachers and program instructors for seasonal and year-round programs at YMCA Camp Chingachgook. Outdoor Educators may work in one or more of the following program specialty areas:
- Challenge Course Facilitation
- Environmental Education
- Cultural History
- Youth Development
- Adventure Sports Leadership
- Backcountry/Wilderness Camping
- Waterfront Supervision
- Hospitality
- Special Events Coordination
Training is provided. Housing is an option.
REQUIREMENTS:.
Interns/ Program Instructor-
- No Requirements
Educators-
- High School Diploma/ GED –college degree preferred; prior experience in youth development, challenge education, environmental education, adventure programs, and/or hospitality.
Senior Educators & Program Specialty Coordinators-
- Minimum: Associates Degree or equivalent coursework -Bachelor's Degree preferred;Â Minimum 3 years of experience. Ability to model high level teaching and supervisory leadership in at least one outdoor education specialty area.
Relevant certifications for specialty areas:
- Waterfront: Lifeguard, WSI
- Challenge Course: Level II
- Wilderness: Wilderness First Responder
First Aid and CPR is required certification for all positions within 30 days of hire.
Experience
Required- 1 - 3 years: Prior experience in youth development, challenge education, environmental education, adventure programs, and/or hospitality.
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Environmental and Earth Science or related field
- Bachelors or better in Education or related field
- High School Diploma/GED or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Wilderness First Aid
- Lifeguard
- CPR
Skills
Required- Group Facilitation
- Leadership
- Outdoor Living
- Work in diverse community
- Communication
- Organizational
- Problem Solving
Behaviors
Required- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Required- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
