Director of Outdoor Education

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YMCA of the USA
North Attleborough, MA, United States
Full-time

This position is directly responsible for the planning, administration, promotion, program development, staffing and budget for our Outdoor Education Department. The department oversees youth and teen adventure programs, challenge course programming, including our Adventures in Respect program and is responsibile for working with community partners to support existing and establish new intiatives. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Oversee the Outdoor Education department including the recruitment, training and retention of staff.
  • Responsible for budget preparation and administration
  • Direct oversight of Adventures in Respect progam, Summer Adventure Camp, Ropes course and vacation week programs. 
  • Ability to develop new programs, make decisions, obtain community support and funding and be comfortable working independently at times.
Educational Background: 
A Bachelor's degree preferably in a related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • We are seeking 4 or more years experience with ropes courses and facilitating outdoor education programs.
  • Certified Ropes Course Specialist with Rescue training, prefer ACCT level 1 and above
  • This position requires the ability to build relationships with all ages including youth and teen participants, members and community partners.
  • This person needs to have current CPR and First Aid certifications and a Wilderness First Responder is preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

$42,000.00 - $48,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=17229&...

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: 
Aug 22 2017
Active Until: 
Sep 22 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit