Program Instructor (Outdoor Educator and Conference Facilitator)

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina
Any Location, NC
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

As a Program Instructor at Camp Hanes, you will assist in implementing science-based curriculum and facilitating conference group activities. You will gain knowledge and skills of camp operation during the shoulder seasons and improve your teaching ability with elementary and middle school age youth. You will also help facilitate weekend groups with adults and families.

What You Will Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include assisting with ecology classes, evening activities, group games, and team building activities. You will also assist with running meals, cleaning, and other maintenance as required. You will be responsible for helping host and oversee the group's needs while at camp.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for team members who are flexible, team-oriented, and demonstrate the YMCA Character development traits of caring, honest, respect, responsibility, and faith. You should be an energetic, mission-driven, and team-oriented individual with excellent communication skills.

Requirements

  • BA/BS Degree preferred or equal job experience
  • Experience in customer service and creating positive experiences with guests
  • Skills/experience in working with youth
  • Comfortable performing skills in an outdoor environment for a majority of the day
  • Excellent communication skills while working with peers and guests
  • Energetic, mission-driven, team-oriented individual
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds and traverse uneven terrain

Benefits

  • Housing included
  • Meals provided while guests are on site
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