The Outdoor Education Program Instructor is responsible teaching/leading all activities and programs for groups attending Outdoor Education and Group Adventure Programs. The position will have a direct impact on the quality or programing for all guests of camp. YMCA Camp Copneconic will have a satisfied and growing participant base, quality programs and services, sound financial position and a positive community image.

General Function: Lead activities for groups attending camp for all Outdoor Education and Group Adventure programs. The instructor will also perform cleaning upon departure of groups

Entry Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Desire to work with children in an outdoor setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead activities for groups attending camp for all Outdoor Education and Group Adventure programs. The instructor will also perform cleaning upon departure of groups
• Lead and teach activities as written in the Instructors Guide.
• Attend meals and perform duties at the dish window as scheduled.
• Host groups as scheduled.
• Report equipment and supply needs to the Outdoor Education Program Director.
• Clean housing and program facilities & areas after group departures.
• Assist in teaching and training Level 1 Instructors in programs as needed.
• Report maintenance concerns to Outdoor Education Program Director.

Child Abuse Prevention:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising children.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

• Speak clearly
• Speak fluent English
• Read & write English
• Bend/stoop/twist
• Push/pull
• Climb/balance on ladders
• Use cleaning chemicals
• Use pool chemicals
• Lift over 50lbs
• See clearly
• Work in an outdoor setting over 6 hours/day
• Work in air-conditioned area
• Work in non-air conditioned area
• Work outdoors with pollens
• Work in sunlight
• Work in high humidity
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions.