Program Instructor (Outdoor Educator and Conference Facilitator)

Date Range: March 2, 2026 - May 15, 2026 -ability to transition into summer season positions to continue contract

Pay Range:410-450/Week

Conference Program Specialist 

Brief Description:

• Report directly to the Director of Conferences 

• Serve as the main contact for conference groups on weekends and, at times, during the week. Typical work week is Wednesday – Sunday but will vary at times. Generally you will work a minimum of 3 out of 4 weekends within the month.

• Build a positive working relationship with group leaders and participants. 

• Ensure that all setup is completed before group arrives at camp.

• When support staff is needed to run activities, the conference program specialist will supervise those staff members and ensure that they are where they need to be and serving the group.

• Arrive to meals 15 minutes before the start of each meal and run meals for conference groups.

• Provide the communication between guest, program, facility, and kitchen team during the guest stay at camp. 

• Remain on call for duration of weekend and able to assist groups with whatever is needed.

• Initial clean up of camp and communicate any concerns and successes after group leaves.

• Assist Outdoor Education program during week as an instructor

• Lead fun, safe activities and program for guests.  

• Ensure policies and procedures based upon ACA Standards are implemented.  

• Assist in other duties as needed.

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Outdoor Education Instructor

Brief Description:

• Report directly to the Director of Outdoor Education 

• Rotate with fellow OE instructors as the main host contact for school groups on weekday and, at times, during the weekend. Typical work week is Monday – Friday but will vary at times. Generally you will work 1-2 weekends within the month if the week is not completely booked by school trips

• Ensure that all setup is completed before group arrives at camp

• Arrive to breakfast 15 minutes before the start of each day and help to run meals for groups.

• Provide the communication between guest, program, facility, and kitchen team during the guest stay at camp. 

• Remain on call for duration of your host days and able to assist groups with whatever is needed. There is always a director on call to assis

• Lead fun, safe activities and program for guests.  

• Ensure policies and procedures based upon ACA Standards are implemented.  

• Assist with inspection and maintenance of equipment while working with maintenance personnel

• Assist in other duties as need

Camp Hanes is located at the base of Sauratown Mountain, just 30 minutes north of Winston-Salem, offers 00 acres of forest, two lakes, multiple streams, a plethora of outdoor activities, and a short drive to two different state parks. From archery to hiking, water ecology to zip-lining, you are sure to learn new skills and make lifelong friends.
Outdoor Educator and conference facilitators will assist to implement science based curriculum, and help facilitate conference group activities. Facilitators will gain greater knowledge and skills of camp operation during the shoulder seasons and improve their teaching ability with elementary and middle school age youth. Some time will also be spent helping facilitate weekend groups with adults and families. We aim to make trips both fun and educational through ecology classes, evening activities, group games, and team building activities. Facilitators will also assist with running meals, cleaning, and other maintenance as required. Staff do not stay in the cabin with groups, but are responsible for helping host and oversee the group’s needs while at camp.
We are looking for team members who are flexible, team oriented and demonstrate the YMCA Character development traits of caring, honest, respect, responsibility, and faith.
Housing is included and meals are provided while guests are on site.

• Ability to live on site, housing on camp is included with position

• Ability to work in an outdoor setting with possible adverse weather conditions
• Ability to work with participants in a wide age range, mostly 5-18 years of age
• Ability to pass a drug and background check
• Ability to work well as a part of a team
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate information to a group of people (rules, curriculum, instructions, etc.)
• BA/BS Degree preferred or equal job experience.
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• Skills/experience in working with youth
• Experience in customer service and creating positive experiences with guest.

Salary : $410 - $450