Primary Purpose

Under the supervision of the Camp Director of Outdoor Education and Outdoor Education Assistant Director, this position primarily involves the leading of a variety of safe and fun Outdoor Education activities. The Program Instructor will fill the roles of friend, mentor, and role model for all campers, primarily grades 4th-12th. The Program Instructor must have a thorough understanding of the YMCA’s mission and goals, and a desire to work with children. Leadership skills, enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor, and self-control are all essential.

Essential Duties/Functions

• Understand and be in accord with the YMCA philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Be a role model for & develop positive meaningful relationships with youth.
• Provide children with the opportunities to make new friends and learn new activities.
• Be concerned with camper development & growth.
• Be aware of health and safety concerns.
• Ensure that each and every camper is included in the group.
• Ensure that Camp Erdman is a positive and memorable experience instilling a strong desire to return to every camper.
• Be consistent in following program policies and standards operating procedures.
• Work toward a team spirit and effort among the staff and children.
• Be on time for work and meetings.
• This position requires the Program Instructor to live on-site at Camp Erdman, in housing as assigned by the Camp Director of Outdoor Education.

Qualification Requirements

Skills/Knowledge

• Experience working with children in a camp or outdoor recreational setting required.
• Requires understanding of childhood development and group management in a general camp setting.

Education/Training

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• CPR/AED and First Aid required.
• TB test required.
• Must be able to successfully complete YMCA Camp Erdman’s High Ropes Facilitator Training.
• Must be able to successfully complete YMCA Lifeguard Training.
• College experience is preferred.
• YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred.
• Ropes facilitation experience preferred.

Benefits

• Program Instructor shall be a seasonal, non-exempt employee.
• On-site, seasonal housing provided at no cost to employees. Housing includes gas, electric, water, and sewer utilities at no cost.
• Housing assignment is made at the discretion of the Camp Director of Outdoor Education, and per separate, written agreement.
• Access to any meals that are also provided to program participants.
  Competitive training and professional development opportunities.