Education Program Instructor

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  Season dates: January 6 - May 23, 2025

 Room & Board included

ABOUT THE OVERNIGHT OUTDOOR EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR ROLE

Teach outdoor/natural history classes, recreational activities, and provide overnight resident supervision to students in a fifth and sixth grade outdoor science school program. Provide excellent customer service to all clients, know, and enforce safety rules, care for equipment and facilities, and work well as a member of the camp community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teach educational classes and lead activities for students and clients while providing quality instruction using questioning strategies and experimental learning techniques.

• Develop an interpretive display or lesson plans based on needs and areas of expertise, while using Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for a 3-hour classroom.

• Lead activities including (but not limited to) archery, field games, and the climbing tower with good teaching and leadership skills.

• Take full responsibility for the program areas of camp, including developing rules and procedures and maintaining or improving equipment and facilities.

• Follow all rules, operating procedures, and instructions, carry and use the necessary equipment properly during activities.

• Understand and follow established emergency procedures set forth by the YMCA of San Diego County and Overnight Camps.

• Supervise students during (but not limited to) mealtimes, in-cabin overnight, during transitional times and during cabin chores.

• Follow specific directives of the Outdoor Education Coordinators, Program Director, or Camp Leadership as assigned. Communicate all work-related issues through the Outdoor Education Coordinators

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Must be able to live on-site during program season.

• Minimum 6 months’ experience working with youth in Outdoor Education, Resident Camp, Day Camp, Summer Camp or like setting preferred.

• Experience or aptitude to work closely with children in a positive, supportive manner.

• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from the following certifying organization:

  • American Red Cross

  • American Heart Association

  • American Safety & Health Institute
    

COMPETENCIES

• Provide exemplary role modeling at all times when groups are in camp, and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership in camp, including cleaning of facilities and care of equipment and supplies.

• Use good judgment and make conservative decisions to ensure the safety of our campers.

• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

• Ability to adequately observe participant’s activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedure.

• Physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills including standing, hiking and/or climbing for long periods of time.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: This position does not require travel throughout San Diego County.

Y EMPLOYEE PERKS (for Part Time/Seasonal/Temporary)

• FREE Complete Gym Membership, including access to Pools, workout classes and 20% off eligible programs

• Professional Growth

• Community Involvement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Sick Time

• Employee Discount Program

• Education Benefits

Y EMPLOYEE PERKS (for Full Time)

• FREE Complete Gym Membership, including access to Pools, workout classes and 30% off eligible programs

• Professional Growth

• Community Involvement

• Looking for Benefits? We’ve got you covered:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Pet Insurance

  • PTO (Sick time, vacation days, personal days and paid holidays)

  • Retirement Contributions

  • Employee Discount Program

  • Education Benefits

  • For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)