Outdoor Education Instructor Job at YMCA Camp Mason, Hardwick, NJ

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  • YMCA Camp Mason
  • Hardwick, NJ

Job Description

A hands-on, field position that directly involves teaching and leading groups of students in outdoor, environmental, recreational and challenge course activities. Instructors should expect long yet extremely rewarding days that may include weekends and/or evenings for night hikes and special programs. Instructors will have two days off for every five days worked. Instructors will work with schools and groups throughout the Spring season, with the possibility of extending work through the summer (Summer Camp) and fall (Outdoor Education).

Essential Functions: Plan and teach classes to groups of children, young people and adults; supervise outdoor recreation activities for schools and youth groups visiting camp; maintain specialized outdoor education equipment; assist with cleaning and preparation of camp facilities; assist with special programs and events; help maintain key hiking trails; lead night hike and campfire programs; assist with curriculum development and planning. Potential to act in rotation as one of a team of “on duty” hosts when groups are present at camp.

Special Benefits

Meals/food provided when Dining Hall is in operation. On camp housing is a shared house with kitchen, laundry, and wifi. Paid training. Use of the facility when not in use by guests. Additional compensation for evening programs and for hosting.

Requirements

Requirements: Must be hard working, flexible, and have a willingness to learn new skills. Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions; speak in front of a group; capable of supervising children; be able to work with a diverse population of youth and adults. Must have attention to detail and be capable of working independently and as part of a team.

 

Preferred Qualifications: Degree or major in Education, Recreation, or relevant experience; passionate for working outdoors with youth, teens, and adults; comfortable outdoors and familiar with outdoor recreation and natural sciences. Lifeguarding a plus. The ideal candidate will have experience in Outdoor Education, facilitation, high and low challenge courses or related experiences.

Job Tags

Summer work, Seasonal work, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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