Head of Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education Coordinator
All Las Vegas YMCA Locations - Las Vegas, NV
Salary Range $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

ABOUT THE YMCA:

Established locally in 1944, the YMCA of Southern Nevada is one of the region's longest-serving and most-respected nonprofit organizations. We are committed to helping people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and income levels – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. From childcare to senior programs; sports to education; fitness centers to chronic disease management; and swim lessons to feeding the hungry, the Y is truly for all in its cause of holistically strengthening the foundations of this community.
The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for an Outdoor Education Coordinator. In this position, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering high-quality outdoor education programming for YMCA of Southern Nevada members. This includes leading the Take-a-Hike program (free outdoor excursions for members) and delivering age-appropriate outdoor education experiences for Summer Camp and Power Scholars participants. This is a part-time in-person position requiring 15 hours per week. Office work will generally be performed during normal business hours, but you will often need to be available to run programs on evenings and weekends.
Plan, organize, and execute Outdoor Education programs, including the Take-A-Hike member program.
Lead and facilitate outdoor education activities for Summer Camp and Power Scholars participants, aligning lessons with age-appropriate learning outcomes.
Form and nurture partnerships with public and federal land agencies.
Develop lesson plans that align with state and national education standards where applicable. Collaborate with Out-of-School-time program leaders to align outcomes and enhance program quality.
Ensure all outdoor programs meet YMCA safety standards, risk management policies, and best practices, including while supervising groups of up to 100 children offsite.
Coordinate logistics for hikes and outdoor experiences, including routes, transportation needs, supplies, and participant communication.
Complete reporting for grant funded programs when required including NOER and 21st Century.
Serve as a positive role model and build meaningful relationships with participants, families, and staff.
Collaborate with other YMCA departments to support integrated programming and special events.
Assist with the setup, breakdown, and maintenance of program equipment and supplies.
Maintain outdoor education curriculum materials and ensure inventory is organized and in good condition.
Work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as program needs require.
Abuse Risk Management Functions

Adheres to policies related to boundaries with children.
Attends required abuse risk management training.
Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Adheres to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
Follows employees and volunteers screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.
Reports essential abuse risk management information to their supervisor, executive director, or human resources.
Safe, engaging, and well-organized outdoor education programs that enhance member and participant experience.
Increased participation, satisfaction and knowledge in Take-a-Hike and youth outdoor education offerings.
Positive representation of YMCA values and mission through high-quality outdoor programming.
15 per hour, 15 hours/ week

• 10% Retirement Contribution* and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
• Make a meaningful impact in your community

*Automatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.
In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. We are service driven: we go above and beyond to keep people coming back and apply a listen-first and solution-oriented approach to resolving conflicts. We are safety focused: we are proactive in keeping everyone safe and respond promptly to incidents as a team.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, uneven terrain, and elevation.
Sufficient physical strength, agility, and mobility to lead hikes and outdoor activities.
Education background in Recreation, Outdoor Education, Environmental Studies, Conservation, Education, or related field preferred.
One to two years of experience in outdoor education, recreation programming, youth development, or related areas preferred.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.