Outdoor Environmental Education Instructor - Camp Jackson Job at YMCA of Pueblo, Rye, CO

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  • YMCA of Pueblo
  • Rye, CO

Job Description

Overview:

The YMCA of Pueblo is looking for Seasonal Staff for our Outdoor Environmental Education program at YMCA Camp Jackson in Rye, Colorado. Camp Jackson Staff live an active outdoor lifestyle. Working at Camp requires energy, enthusiasm, compassion, and a passion for making the world a better place. Our team of dedicated professionals work closely together in the beautiful San Isabel National Forest to create meaningful outdoor experiences for youth and families.

 

Camp Jackson is looking for an Outdoor Environmental Education Instructor who will enthusiastically represent the YMCA by displaying a positive attitude, maintaining a high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job. Camp staff must embody the four-character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. This position is responsible for facilitating activities with school groups that teach them how to problem solve, work together, and protect the environment. O.E.E. Instructors will also do light cleaning and maintenance of the facilities in between school groups. T his is a seasonal position.

 

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Responsibilities:
  • Meal preparation
  • Dish washing and kitchen clean-up
  • Class/activity facilitation
  • Be able to observe and respond to emergencies appropriately
  • Evaluate current season and make suggestions for future season
  • Weekly cleaning and facility maintenance
  • To perform all other duties as needed or assigned
  • These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required
Qualifications:
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Current state approved First Aid and CPR/AED required
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Ability to plan, initiate and lead small and large group activities
  • Must possess a cooperative spirit and be committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to campers, staff, and program participants
  • Must have a sincere and genuine interest in working with youth and should relate well to all age levels and backgrounds of people
  • Prior experience with youth or family programming
  • Six months of satisfactory and verifiable experience with school age children, and/or family programming preferred
  • Previous overnight camping experience preferred
  • One year of college completed preferred
Benefits:
  • 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (once eligible)
  • Adult membership to the YMCA of Pueblo
  • 50% discount on Association member rate for classes or programs that require a member fee
  • 25% discount on registration fee to Camp Jackson for immediate family members (must live in the same household as the employee)
  • Career development and training opportunities

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.  We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.  We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.  We are nurturing:  we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.  We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Posted Salary Range: USD $18.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Immediate start, Night shift,

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