Bold & Gold Backcountry Instructor

NATURE AND SCOPE

At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to)

• Facilitate the learning of outdoor skills during wilderness-based courses.
• Ensure a physically, mentally and emotionally safe environment.
• Create value-forming experiences for participants.
• Create an inclusive environment for all in the outdoors.
• Support operating plans to promote program growth, program impact and safety for the YMCA.
• Work cooperatively with professional staff and other program staff.
• Assure compliance with state and local regulations.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (files, reports, rosters, health records, etc.)
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines and YMCA Safety Protocol.

REQUIREMENTS

• Instructors must be available for training in April and May
• Strong customer service skills and personal commitment to service and hospitality
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem solve and possess effective time management skills
• Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain relationships with staff, YMCA members, and volunteers
• Exemplify YMCA values (caring, honest, respect & responsibility) and a professional image
• 21 or older years of age
• Current WFA, WFR, or W-EMT and CPR. Medical training may vary depending on location

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of outdoor locations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

Employment and Benefits package

The Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

Location

YMCA Camp High Harbour at Lake Allatoona