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Program Instructor (Seasonal)

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Becket, MA, USA
Full-time

Responsible for leading activities in the fields of outdoor education, leadership development, team building and adventure recreation. Additionally, PIs are responsible for leading large group activities, evening programs and supervised check-in, check-out, arrival and departure procedures. Additionally, PIs perform routine cleaning and dish duties. Occasionally, PIs are responsible for overnight supervision of guests and/or as hosts of groups.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Principle Responsibilities:

  • Teach outdoor education and environmental education to youth and adults.
  • Teach leadership skills, service-learning skills and adventure recreation skills to youth and adults.
  • Teach arts and crafts and other camp activities to youth and adults.
  • Supervise indoor and outdoor activities safely.
  • Cleaning – including sweeping, mopping, trash removal and dishes. Other cleaning as assigned.
  • Act as the on-call host of specified groups.
  • Provide occasional after-hours supervision.

Effect on end Results:

  • Each group visiting BOC will experience consistent and high quality customer service.
  • All programs administered by BOC will be conducted in a fun, safe and age appropriate manner.
  • Staff morale and retention will be consistently high.
  • Weekly group evaluations will meet defined expectations.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Have a commitment to the mission and vision of BCCYMCA and the goals of Berkshire Outdoor Center.
  • Have the capability to teach outdoor education and leadership to a diverse audience from a range of group types.
  • Have the ability to supervise children of varying ages, abilities and backgrounds safely.
  • Have the desire to perform routine cleaning and dish duty enthusiastically, safely, quickly and effectively.
  • Have the ability to respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies.

Additional (Preferred) Qualifications:

  • Experience working with children in an outdoor education setting
  • Teambuilding & Challenge Course experience, including belay experience.
  • Environmental education teaching experience – including science & ecology teaching experience
  • Waterfront, boating, canoeing, kayaking instructional experience
  • Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid
  • Winter sports experience - Cross-Country Skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating
  • Knowledge of local ecosystems.

Working Condition:

  • Ability to work in excess of a 40-hour week with irregular work hours.
  • Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
  • Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
  • Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
  • Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
  • Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
  • Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
  • Ability to speak concisely and communicate effectively.
  • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
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: 
Oct 18 2018
Active Until: 
Nov 18 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit