Islanders Trip Leader

Overview

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OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

The Islanders program is a four-week kayaking expedition course for teens entering 10th-12th grade. Trip Leaders for this program will be responsible for leading a group of teens out into the San Juan Islands for adventure, peer to peer leadership and skill development. Trip Leaders will teach advanced boat handling, advanced navigation, and expedition planning, and will be responsible for trip logistics and route planning.

When not leading the Islanders expedition course, Islanders Trip Leaders will support other camp operations, including, but not limited to, leading non-Islanders courses, facilitating training, and supporting in Outtrip.

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire

Hiring Range: $115/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the second season
: $123/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for third season
: $131/day, staff returning to the same or equivalent job for 4 or more seasons
: $139/day.

• Supervise a group of participants while at camp and in the field. Ensure that all participants are accounted for and safe at all times.
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate program activities that are developmentally appropriate and promote camper skill and character development.
• Assess personal and environmental factors to mitigate risk.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping including bathrooms, cabins and main lodge.
• Assist in keeping all program equipment in working condition and available, including teaching participants proper equipment usage.
• Assist in maintaining all program areas in a safe and orderly condition.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in and lead specific areas of staff training.
• Ensure that all program outcomes are met and health and safety of all participants and staff are maintained.
• Maintain communication with supervisor and relay camper needs in a timely manner.
• Maintain relevant American Camping Association standards. Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. Days off will look different depending on length of trip. This summer camp position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.

TRAVEL
This position is required to live onsite  travel required for work will be done by YMCA Authorized Drivers.

• 18 years of age or older.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Wilderness First Aid certification (paid course is provided as a part of training).
• Documented skills in kayaking and extended…