Fall Outdoor Environmental Education Program Coordinator

About the role

Coordinates overall operation of program and program instructors. Ensures the supervision and safety of campers at all times. Coordinators work with set school or weekend groups to ensure they have an excellent experience. Previous experience working with large groups or managing others in a professional setting is required. Program Coordinators are supervised by Sr. Program Directors and perform other duties as assigned.

The Fall 2026 Season runs from August 22nd to October 12th.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises a group of campers and staff.
• Ensures that all staff are accounting for campers and safety at all times.
• Plans, schedules, and facilitates program activities that are developmentally appropriate and which promote camper skill and character development, e.g. unit and cabin activities and discovery clinics.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness standards.
• Takes special note of individual camper/staff health needs or concerns on a daily basis.
• Shares cleaning duties with fellow staff.
• Ensures that instructors are planning and organizing activities.
• Communicates personal or camper/staff needs to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintains equipment in sound and safe order.
• Serves as program instructor as needed.
• Attends meeting and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, program and equipment inspection written documentation, and emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors. Staff typically live in either shared cabins with campers, or in shared and housing with staff for the duration of employment. Specific housing depends on position and availability.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift store or janitorial products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Current certifications in CPR, First Aid

2+ years camping/customer service experience

Ability to work as a team with other members of the leadership team.

Ability to respond to emergency situations

Ability to facilitate outdoor adventure activities such as group initiatives, climbing wall, and camping.

Ability to participate in activities that involve rigorous activity in an outdoor setting, including, but not limited to hiking, boating, camping and swimming

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Driving Requirements

This role transports clients as an “authorized driver” for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using an employer-provided vehicle. Driving duties for this role are Required. Driving roles are safety-sensitive. To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the driving record standards below:

• Within the last three (3) years: No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s). No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents.
• Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following: DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI (Boating), Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test

Preferred Education And Experience

Challenge course experience preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).

Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.

Benefits

Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle

Free access to mental health resources

Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire

Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

Pay

New hires: $115 / day;

Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the second season: $123 / day;

Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the third season: $131 / day;

Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for four or more seasons: $139 / day;