What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Program Instructor | Y Camp position at YMCA of Greater Des Moines?
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JOB LOCATION: Y Camp in Boone, Iowa
SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Variable
PAY RANGE: $11.50-$12.50 /hour
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: March 23,2025 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Camp Program Instructor you will lead children and adults in a variety of activities such as archery, climbing wall, and hiking. You will also have the opportunity to teach them skills such as stream ecology, fire building, and survival.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead assigned programs (both outdoor and indoor), and basic lessons for groups that visit the Y Camp.
- Assist the other Instructors, Coordinators, and/or Directors with developing and implementing the lesson plans to align with educational standards to challenge and motivate the participants
- Ability to follow and implement curriculum provided by others.
- Address participant and / or group leaders’ concerns and notify supervisor.
- Relate to individual participants or group leaders on a professional basis at all times.
- Monitor and maintain equipment.
- Ensure safety of participants and group leaders by enforcing policies and disciplinary rules.
- Report specific problems or needs to the supervisor or designated staff person.
- Create an environment that welcomes all types of individuals from varying levels and backgrounds
- Communicate with participants and group leaders about information regarding the programming activities and goals
- Know emergency procedures and be able to demonstrate them.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
- Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to read, write, perform simple mathematical functions, and be able to use a personal computer.
- Must be at least 17 years of age.
- Must have an interest in camp programing
- Experience in delivering camp programing preferred
- Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification OR equivalent – prior to starting.
- Intro to Y’s Cause & Culture Online Course - prior to starting if hired.
- Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate with people and monitor property and activity
- Ability to perform moderate physical activity
- Ability to adapt to changing working conditions and to remain alert at all times
- Ability to demonstrate specific skills
- Ability to maneuver in a nature or rugged outdoor environment
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor / indoor settings.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work with diverse group of people
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously
- Ability to teach/train program activities
- Attend trainings and/or courses as required by the YMCA
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position usually works in an outdoor and/or indoor environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces. This position works a non-traditional work week which may require evening, weekend and additional hours to accommodate program activities and representation of the organization at events.
Y Camp is about FRIENDSHIPS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND BELONGING. EVERY position positively impacts others at the Y - JOIN US, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
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Salary : $12 - $13
