Outdoor Educator

Outdoor Educator

Southern District YMCA / Camp Lincoln, Inc.

Join us at YMCA Camp Lincoln making a positive impact on the community year round. Our programs are focused on personal growth, leadership development, and community building for all participants. As a Program Facilitator, you will be building lasting friendships, make a difference in kids’ lives, and develop critical and professional skills that will be assets in your future or current career.

Our staff team has a rich history of being a welcoming and positive community where everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves. Working at Camp Lincoln will be one of the best jobs of your life!

• 20-30 hours per week
• Pay is $14-$15 depending on experience

• Act as a role model for participants and representatives of the Camp Lincoln community, modeling our Core Values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Lead participants ranging in age from 8-16 years of age in a variety of adventure and educational activities including teambuilding, low and high ropes course, boating, target sports, cooking, hiking, orienteering, forest & pond ecology, and more.
• Facilitate Outdoor Education field trips, teach weekly Homeschool classes, host Family Camp and camp rentals, lead Ski Club trips, facilitate Vacation Camps, and act as mentors for our Leaders Club.
• e activities and games to lead by example for participants through fair dispute resolution, consistent expectations, friendship building, reflective debriefs, and positive reinforcement.
• Lead and participate in program planning organized by Camp Leadership. Develop and embrace a shared vision to create impactful and intentional programs.
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce all camp safety rules, child abuse prevention policies, and standards and expectations at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean camp facility, organized and well cared for program supplies, and respect for camp facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

• Program Facilitators must always maintain an environment that is safe, accepting of all people, and outcome oriented.
• Understand and model The Y’s Mission and Values in all written and verbal interactions with peers, co-workers, participants, guests, and community members. Model healthy behaviors.
• Interact with participants, teachers, parents, and community members in a welcoming and friendly manner.
• Eager and willing to work with youth aged 8-16 years old.
• Value other people regardless of differences and take an active role in embracing and promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
• Build positive relationships with youth participants, community members, and peers.
• Encourage and support curiosity, creativity, innovation, and calculated risk-taking.
• Express yourself in a mature manner that is fun, responsible and age appropriate for participants.
• Model an enthusiastic, caring, positive, and "can do" attitude.
• Display the ability to work independently, be proactive, consistent, and take initiative.
• Ability to calmly address challenges.
• Complete assignments and tasks with enthusiasm and pride.
• Aim to exceed the expectations of participants and community members.
• Properly manage and organize time to gain the most impactful experience
• Display sound judgement and common sense with the ability to see the big picture
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities
• Communicate clearly and effectively on the phone, in person, and through e-mails
• Use clear and consistent communication methods to keep all informed and respond to communications in a timely manner.
• Contribute to a team atmosphere by identifying common goals, encouraging cooperation, keep others informed, and reflect on how decisions impacting others.
• Be tolerant of individual needs by expressing patience, understanding, and compassion.
• Receive and provide constructive feedback, coaching, guidance, or support with empathy and an open mind.
• Embrace new ideas and approaches to create a better program experience for participants.
• Effectively teach participants and help them understand the importance of safety while modeling safe behavior.
• Protect the physical and mental safety of campers through intervention and rule enforcement.

• Must be 18 or older
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must have or obtain CPR & First Aid/AED Certification
• Must be able to clearly and professionally communicate verbally and in writing in English
• Must be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19
• Complete New Staff Onboarding tasks within 5 business days of hire
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds

• Year round opportunities with flexible hours
• Develop leadership and…