OUTDOOR EDUCATION & RETREATS SPECIALIST (CAMP KIRKWOOD)

Position Summary

The outdoor education & retreats specialist delivers exceptional outdoor education and retreat programing to all guests under the direction of the Outdoor Education Director.

Essential Functions

• Deliver hands-on educational programing to schools focusing on environmental science for grades 1st-12th
• Facilitate ropes, target sports, and aquatics-related activities and programming for all retreat guests
• Manage a group of 15-20 students
• Cookordination with other specialists and directors on programing
• Provide direct supervision to youth while teaching and leading activities
• All other duties as assigned by the director

Qualifications

• Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA
• This position requires experience working with youth and preference given to those with teaching experience
• Have or willing to obtain First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard and Ropes certifications or training
• A degree or working towards a degree in environmental science, youth development, teaching, or relevant experience and background knowledge of outdoor education or camp
• Willingness to have fun, laugh, and be silly and a love of nature

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to see, hear, and speak clearly
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Must be in good health, able to bend, stand, stoop, walk, climb and work outside in all terrain and weather conditions for extended periods of time
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate written and or verbal instructions
• Comfortable working at heights and around water

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.