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Would you like to change lives by providing an amazing experience for campers? At Camp Seymour, you get to teach kids self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership. We are looking for an Assistant Director who will work closely with the Outdoor Environmental Educator Program Directors to provide mentorship, leadership and instruction for the OEE program. If hired for this position, you will help supervise and mentor program staff, resident camp staff, and campers. You will actively supervise and maintain safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate programs and events while working with leadership staff to organize and implement the overall camp program.
Key Responsibilities:
Help create a safe and educational environment that fosters curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.
Conduct and assist with off-site programs, including slide shows for schools, cabin leader trainings, and marketing opportunities such as staffing a booth at a fair, as needed.
Support adventure and group programs, as needed.
Assist OEE Directors with curriculum enhancement and development.
Assist in supervising the OEE team of Naturalists.
Wage: $600 - $750 per week, depending on experience
Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Benefits: Part-Time employees are supported with the following benefits and perks:
Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities
Optional virtual tele-doc, dental and vision benefits
Employee Assistance Program
50% off YMCA Child Care services
Free Personal YMCA Membership
Free YMCA 360 Virtual Wellness Membership
YMCA Program and Merchandise discounts
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid Sick Leave
Professional education and certification opportunities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in environmental studies, natural resource management, or the natural sciences (preferred).
- A minimum of two years’ experience in the field of outdoor and environmental education, and demonstrated ability to work with members and staff of all ages.
- Basic understanding of the YMCA, its mission, goals and objectives and how these are essential to the operation of YMCA Camp Seymour.
- Positive attitude and previous experience with school aged children and diverse populations.
- Knowledge of ecological concepts and camp activities.
- Current CPR for the Professional, AED First Aid and Oxygen certifications. Lifeguard certification preferred.
- Online trainings and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date and other required trainings within 60 days.