OUTDOOR EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR: Four (4) Temporary, Full-time Positions. Pay: $250 per 5 day work week. Dates: Start: April 4, 2016.
Location: YMCA Camp Kresge, White Haven, Pennsylvania.
Qual: Bachelor's Degree strongly desired, high school diploma or equivalent required. • Experience working with youth in an outdoor setting is preferred. • Must be a team player and also able to take on leadership roles and responsibilities. • Ability to stay motivated, professional, patient, positive, hardworking and flexible in an outdoor setting. • Desire to teach and inspire children and adults. • Enthusiasm and dedication to learn and master curriculum.
Duties: Join a positive and enthusiastic team at YMCA Camp Kresge. Nestled in the Poconos right at the base of Mount Yeager, our property encompasses 1,100 beautiful forested acres including our very own 20 acre Beaver Lake. Our Outdoor Education Mission for students is to create a connection with nature and have fun while learning. Outdoor Education Instructors will teach classes in a variety of topics including Lake Study, Animal Adaptations, Forest Ecology, Discovery Hike, Team Building, Climbing Tower, High Ropes Course, Archery and more. Most Outdoor Education visits are single day groups ranging from preschool to high school. Each class lasts about an hour (3 classes per visit) with a group size of 12-18 students. A typical work day is around 8 hours from 8:30am-4:30pm with evenings off. Other components of the job include rotation of working weekend groups (additional compensation), hosting meals, leading orientation, assisting in the kitchen and dining hall, housekeeping duties, facility upkeep, organizing class supplies, completing camp projects, new program development, participating in 2 weeks staff training and teaching seminars.
Appl: Send Cover Letter, Resume and 3 References.
Contact: YMCA Camp Kresge, Laura Buzzell-McElhinney, Outdoor Education Director, 382 Camp Kresge Lane, White Haven, Pennsylvania 18661. Ph: 570-970-5052. Email: kresge.outdoored@wbymca.org, Website: www.wbymca.org.