Program Instructor

**Position**:

- Program Instructor**Location**:

- Camp**Salary Range**:

- $400/week**Status**:

- Seasonal (August 14, 2023 - December 9, 2023)/**PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of the Camp Director of Outdoor Education,

this position primarily involves the leading of a variety of safe and fun Outdoor Education

activities, with a strong emphasis on Environmental Education and Team Building. The

Program Instructor will fill the roles of friend, mentor, and role model for all campers,

primarily grades 4th-12th. The Program Instructor must have a thorough understanding of

the YMCA’s mission and goals, and a desire to work with children. Leadership skills,
- enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor, and self-control are all essential.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES /FUNCTIONS**:

- Understand and be in accord with the YMCA philosophy, goals, and objectives.
- Be a role model for & develop positive meaningful relationships with youth.
- Provide children with the opportunities to make new friends and learn new activities.
- Be concerned with camper development & growth.
- Be aware of health and safety concerns.
- Ensure that each and every camper is included in the group.
- Ensure that Camp Erdman is a positive and memorable experience instilling a strong desire to return to every camper.
- Be consistent in following program policies and standards operating procedures.
- Work toward a team spirit and effort among the staff and children.
- Be on time for work and meetings.
- This position requires the Program Instructor to live on-site at Camp Erdman, in
- housing as assigned by the Camp Director of Outdoor Education.

**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**:
**Skills/Knowledge**:

- Experience working with children in a camp or outdoor recreational setting required.
- Requires understanding of childhood development and group management in a general camp setting.

**Education/Training**:

- Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
- CPR/AED and First Aid required.
- TB test required.
- Must be able to successfully complete YMCA Camp Erdman’s High Ropes Facilitator Training.
- Must be able to successfully complete YMCA Lifeguard Training.
- College experience is preferred.
- YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred.
- Ropes facilitation experience preferred.

**Benefits**:

- Program Instructor shall be a seasonal, non-exempt employee.
- On-site, seasonal housing provided at no cost to employees. Housing includes gas, electric, water, and sewer utilities at no cost. Housing assignment is made at the discretion of the Camp Director of Outdoor Education, and per separate, written agreement.
- Access to any meals that are also provided to program participants.
- Competitive training and professional development opportunities.