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Spend your days teaching outside, moving your body, leading adventures, and helping people reconnect with the natural world. As an Outdoor Education & Retreats Specialist, you will wear many hats like educator, guide, hype-squad, and full-time camp hero. In this role, you will help schools and retreat groups discover the outdoors through hands-on science, challenge activities, classic camp traditions, and plenty of pure fun. You will join a community that values connection, personal growth, teamwork, and the occasional campfire s’more.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver hands on educational programing to schools focused on environmental science grades 1st-12th
Facilitate ropes, target sports and aquatics related activities and programming for all retreat guests
Manage a group of 15-20 students
Coordinate with other specialist and directors on programing
Provide direct supervision to youth while teaching and leading activities
All other duties as assigned by the director
Keep youth safe, supported, and having a blast during all programs
Jump into additional tasks as needed
Requirements:
A strong commitment to the mission of the YMCA, including building community, supporting youth development, and contributing positively to the organization
Experience working directly with young people in educational, recreational, or youth-focused environments
Willingness to obtain certifications in First Aid and CPR, Lifeguarding, and Ropes or Challenge Course facilitation
Progress toward or completion of a degree in environmental science, education, youth development, outdoor recreation, or a related field
Ability to engage with participants in an energetic, encouraging, and hands-on manner
Genuine enthusiasm for working outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions
Nice to have:
Previous experience in teaching, outdoor education, adventure programming, or facilitation of challenge course activities
Current certifications in First Aid and CPR, Lifeguarding, or Ropes or Challenge Course facilitation