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Ready to join us at our Camp Marston Overnight Camp
Season dates: January 6 - May 23, 2025
ABOUT THE OVERNIGHT OUTDOOR EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR ROLE
Teach outdoor/natural history classes, recreational activities, and provide overnight resident supervision to students in a fifth and sixth grade outdoor science school program. Provide excellent customer service to all clients, know, and enforce safety rules, care for equipment and facilities, and work well as a member of the camp community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Teach educational classes and lead activities for students and clients while providing quality instruction using questioning strategies and experimental learning techniques.
- Develop an interpretive display or lesson plans based on needs and areas of expertise, while using Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for a 3-hour classroom.
- Lead activities including (but not limited to) archery, field games, and the climbing tower with good teaching and leadership skills.
- Take full responsibility for the program areas of camp, including developing rules and procedures and maintaining or improving equipment and facilities.
- Follow all rules, operating procedures, and instructions, carry and use the necessary equipment properly during activities.
- Understand and follow established emergency procedures set forth by the YMCA of San Diego County and Overnight Camps.
- Supervise students during (but not limited to) mealtimes, in-cabin overnight, during transitional times and during cabin chores.
- Follow specific directives of the Outdoor Education Coordinators, Program Director, or Camp Leadership as assigned. Communicate all work-related issues through the Outdoor Education Coordinators
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to live on-site during program season.
- Minimum 6 months’ experience working with youth in Outdoor Education, Resident Camp, Day Camp, Summer Camp or like setting preferred.
- Experience or aptitude to work closely with children in a positive, supportive manner.
- CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from the following certifying organization:
- American Red Cross
- American Heart Association
- American Safety & Health Institute
COMPETENCIES
- Provide exemplary role modeling at all times when groups are in camp, and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership in camp, including cleaning of facilities and care of equipment and supplies.
- Use good judgment and make conservative decisions to ensure the safety of our campers.
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
- Ability to adequately observe participant’s activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedure.
- Physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills including standing, hiking and/or climbing for long periods of time.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: This position does not require travel throughout San Diego County.
Y EMPLOYEE PERKS (for Part Time/Seasonal/Temporary)
- FREE Complete Gym Membership, including access to Pools, workout classes and 20% off eligible programs
- Professional Growth
- Community Involvement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee Discount Program
- Education Benefits
Y EMPLOYEE PERKS (for Full Time)
- FREE Complete Gym Membership, including access to Pools, workout classes and 30% off eligible programs
- Professional Growth
- Community Involvement
- Looking for Benefits? We’ve got you covered:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
- PTO (Sick time, vacation days, personal days and paid holidays)
- Retirement Contributions
- Employee Discount Program
- Education Benefits
- For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)