ISO Outdoor Environmental Educators to work at YMCA Camp Colman on the Puget Sound. Come teach 5th and 6th graders about marine science and forest ecology using experiential learning models in the great outdoors. This position includes housing and food in onsite shared apartments. I am looking for staff members who are excited about sharing their passion for the outdoors with youth. This position goes through Mid-November with an option to extend through spring season (June).

Provide outdoor environmental education, challenge education programs and weekend recreation programs for participants attending YMCA Camp.

Responsibilities

• Act as part of the total camp staff team to provide a quality outdoor education program to school groups and weekend family camps.
• Actively contribute to the camp staff team by communicating ideas and concerns openly, by making solution-oriented suggestions, by exhibiting a service-minded attitude, by being an appropriate role model, and by participating in staff meetings.
• Prepare and teach classes in Environmental Education, Challenge Education, Outdoor Living Skills, and or Science-based classes daily as assigned.
• Facilitate activities (crafts, archery, row boating, large group games, campfires, etc.) during the daily Open Recreation period and Evening Activity period as assigned.
• Cooperate with Program Directors to provide activities for weekend groups.
• Model and enforce all camp policies (including all practices for COVID prevention). Model a positive, service-minded attitude.
• Be consistently on time for all meals, classes, and other activities.
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Ensure that all camp resource materials and equipment are kept orderly, safe, and well-maintained.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping in all cabins, facilities, staff housing, program areas, bathrooms and main lodge. Monitor and re-stock housekeeping supplies as needed.
• Perform physical tasks involving lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, and other such movements. Activities may include, but are not limited to: belaying, climbing, moving luggage, shoveling, cleaning and walking long distances.

Qualifications

• At least one season of experience teaching environmental education.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications.
• BA/BS degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.