Outdoor Education Program Instructor

Description The Outdoor Education Program Instructor is responsible teaching/leading all activities and programs for groups attending Outdoor Education and Group Adventure Programs. The position will have a direct impact on the quality or programing for all guests of camp. YMCA Camp Copneconic will have a satisfied and growing participant base, quality programs and services, sound financial position and a positive community image. General Function: Lead activities for groups attending camp for all Outdoor Education and Group Adventure programs. The instructor will also perform cleaning upon departure of groups Entry Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent. Desire to work with children in an outdoor setting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead activities for groups attending camp for all Outdoor Education and Group Adventure programs. The instructor will also perform cleaning upon departure of groups Lead and teach activities as written in the Instructors Guide. Attend meals and perform duties at the dish window as scheduled. Host groups as scheduled. Report equipment and supply needs to the Outdoor Education Program Director. Clean housing and program facilities & areas after group departures. Assist in teaching and training Level 1 Instructors in programs as needed. Report maintenance concerns to Outdoor Education Program Director. Child Abuse Prevention: Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children. Attend required abuse risk management training. Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising children. Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements. Requirements Speak clearly Speak fluent English Read & write English Bend/stoop/twist Push/pull Climb/balance on ladders Use cleaning chemicals Use pool chemicals Lift over 50lbs See clearly Work in an outdoor setting over 6 hours/day Work in air-conditioned area Work in non-air conditioned area Work outdoors with pollens Work in sunlight Work in high humidity While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr