Nature Director

Overview

The Nature Director is responsible for overseeing, leading, planning, and implementing the Nature department. The director supervises 2-5 Nature Specialists and teaches nature classes for campers in large and small group settings. Activities offered include outdoor cooking, nature exploration, fishing, survival skills, and overnights. The position is safety-sensitive.

• Supervise all Nature Specialists.
• Observe all Nature Specialists' classes and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure nature lesson plans are turned in on a timely manner.
• Approve all lesson plans and curriculum for nature activities and confirm they are age appropriate and meet the standard.
• Provide instruction, supervision and safety of all campers and staff in program area and cabins.
• Assist campers with achieving their goals.
• Submit written performance evaluation of staff twice a summer.
• Assist with overnights.
• Ensure adequate supplies and resources are available.
• Supervise and participate in all assigned aspects of the campers’ day which includes but is not limited to camper check-in and check-out; mealtimes; activities; and before/after-hours duties as assigned.
• Assist with Trading Post.
• Assist with evening activities and special events.
• Assist with tractor rides.
• Attend and participate in Ad Staff and All Staff Training.
• Must be 20 years of age or older.
• Previous camp experience or experience working with groups of children is preferred.
• Ability to lead and instruct a group of staff and campers in the Arts program.
• Have knowledge in safety, care of equipment, inventory, skill instruction, and progressive age-appropriate programming.
• Must be able to identify age and grade level characteristics of campers.
• Training will be provided during Administration Staff Training and All Staff Training.

• YMCA Membership
• Discounted Programs
• 12% Employer Retirement Contribution
• Paid Sick Time

USD $245.00 - USD $595.00 /Wk.

Mid-Senior level

Part-time

Other