Outdoor Education & Retreats Specialist

Spend your days teaching outside, moving your body, leading adventures, and helping people reconnect with the natural world. As an Outdoor Education & Retreats Specialist, you will wear many hats like educator, guide, hype‑squad, and full‑time camp hero. In this role, you will help schools and retreat groups discover the outdoors through hands‑on science, challenge activities, classic camp traditions, and plenty of pure fun.

You will join a community that values connection, personal growth, teamwork, and the occasional campfire s’more.

• A strong commitment to the mission of the YMCA, including building community, supporting youth development, and contributing positively to the organization.
• Experience working directly with young people in educational, recreational, or youth‑focused environments.
• Willingness to obtain certifications in First Aid and CPR, Lifeguarding, and Ropes or Challenge Course facilitation. Training and support will be provided.
• Progress toward or completion of a degree in environmental science, education, youth development, outdoor recreation, or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Ability to engage with participants in an energetic, encouraging, and hands‑on manner, including participating in activities that may involve physical movement and outdoor conditions.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, including sun, rain, mud, and nighttime programming.

• Previous experience in teaching, outdoor education, adventure programming, or facilitation of challenge course activities.
• Current certifications in First Aid and CPR, Lifeguarding, or Ropes or Challenge Course facilitation.