Trout Lodge Program Specialist

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YMCA of the USA
Potosi, MO, USA
Full-time

Under the guidance and supervision of the Trout Lodge Lead Program Director, Trout Lodge Program Director and Assistant Program Director, the Trout Lodge Program Specialist will be responsible for the planning, implementation, provision and evaluation of guest programs for the YMCA of the Ozarks while exemplifying the Y values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith.

Programs specialists will work closely with children and families leading activities in areas such as archery, riflery, arts and crafts, geocaching, rocket building, nature hikes, cave excursions, pontoon tours, basketball, volleyball, face painting and much more. They will also lead campfires and special evening programs. Program specialists will not live with campers.

Educational Background: 
Requires High School diploma, some college preferred. Previous experience in camp, resort or outdoor skills programming preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Position requires strong skills in: time management, human relations and customer service.
  • Must be computer literate and possess a positive, can do attitude with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
  • Requires good judgment, management and organizational skills.
  • Candidate must know how to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, create programs and problem solve.
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=27072&...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 24 2018
Active Until: 
Jul 24 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit