Outdoor Educator

Outdoor Educator

Camp Kern

Oregonia, OH

Full-time/Non-Exempt

*40+ hours each week. Overtime is paid at time and a half. Team members can expect to work weekends and/or evenings*

Position Summary:

Responsible for teaching natural history effectively.

At the YMCA, We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions:

• Teach environmental education, team building, and early Ohio history classes
• Effectively lead large group activities such as games, camp fires, high ropes course, climbing wall, hayrides, canoeing, night hikes, campfire gatherings, and more.
• Assist the Outdoor Education Director with staff trainings
• Assist with program development using the corresponding curriculum materials
• Communicate with all camp departments regarding needs and schedules
• Work effectively as a team member with all Camp Kern Staff
• Learn and teach camp songs
• Coordinate participants in dining hall set up
• Proactively solves problems.
• Maintains all pertinent equipment and supplies.
• Follows appropriate safety guidelines.
• Communicates to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may need follow-up.
• Communicates any suggestions to improve the facility and grounds.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required. 4-Year college degree in Parks and Recreation, Education, Camp Management, or related field preferred.
• Online New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, and Bloodborne Pathogens within 30 days of employment Child Abuse Prevention and Bloodborne Pathogens to be refreshed every 12 months. CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen required within first 60 days of employment and kept current
• Minimum of 6 months educational instruction experience or residential camp experience required.
• 1 year of natural history, outdoor education or adventure preferred.
• Knowledge of fire safety, high ropes course experience, and water navigation preferred.