Educator - Outdoor
South Shore YMCA · Sandwich, MA · 1 wk ago
Education$110/hrFull-time
Fall Outdoor Education Job Duties
- Lead environmental education classes and teambuilding programming with confidence, accuracy, and enthusiasm
- Facilitate the safe use of our low ropes challenge course and rock wall
- Help facilitate the safe use of our high ropes course and zipline
- Facilitate the safe use of our waterfront
- Speak clearly and audibly in front of large audiences
- Provide friendly and helpful customer service to all of our guests
- Support house-keeping, grounds-keeping, and dining operations
Our Staff Training
- Class curriculum
- Group facilitation strategies
- Technical challenge course skills
Season Dates
Fall season dates: August 16th- late October/ Early November
Compensation
- Starting at $110 per day, with an increase to $116 per day for those who have a lifeguard certification
- Comfortable staff housing
- All meals while you are working
- Access to the kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Internet access
Qualifications
- Passion for working outdoors with youth, teens, and adults
- Desire to facilitate environmental, teambuilding, and challenge course programs
- 21+ years old, with a college degree or relevant life experience
- Physical ability to spend long, active hours outdoors in all elements, safely facilitating others
- Lifeguard certification strongly preferred