What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outdoor Education Program Facilitator position at YMCA of Youngstown?
Job Title: Outdoor Education Program Facilitator
Status: Seasonal
Salary: $120 - $130/Daily
Room and Board Provided
Reports to: SYP Program Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Program Facilitators are heavily involved in the day-to-day program delivery in all of our program modes by leading programs, driving innovation, supporting a culture of safety, and providing at-the-scene oversight of experiences for campers, guests, and volunteers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for leading dynamic experiences in all program modes; supporting and developing program goals; leading design teams for camper experiences across all program modes; building connections with members of the community; recruiting and stewarding new campers/groups and donors.
- Proactively engages with and supports all departments of camp to steward and upkeep program areas, buildings and grounds.
- Takes the initiative to create and maintain a physically and psychologically safe environment for all staff, volunteers, and guests.
- Actively prevents child abuse through reporting and monitoring the five rules: NO Alone Time; NO Inappropriate Language; NO Inappropriate Touch; NO Outside Contact; NO Favoritism.
- Models Camp Fitch Core Values: Empathy (listen to understand), Growth Mindset (effort and learning from mistakes), Vulnerability (sharing concerns with others through honest and caring dialog), and Servant Leadership (putting others first).
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS RELATED TO SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMS:
- Lead and instruct classes, activities, and programs for school and retreat groups.
- Lead program as a group host who creates schedules, leads communication with the group’s Volunteer Organizer, and facilitates goals and objectives of the group(s).
- Create innovations and upgrades for program areas like the Mobile STEM Lab.
- Facilitate the growth of volunteers to support the execution of the group experience.
- Serve as ambassadors to all Camp Fitch programs through actively outreaching potential customers, staff, and volunteers.
- Model the stewardship of camp facilities through proactive improvements.
- Provides Leadership for Seasonal Staff.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
- Non-profit Budgeting, Finance, and Marketing
- Leadership Development
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ART, and Math) Integration into Nature
- Grant Writing and Fundraising
- Blended Continuing Education Program (continue your studies and work for Camp Fitch)
YMCA COMPETENCIES:
Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Ys values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCAs efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels. Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors.
Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Serves as a community leader who builds collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance YMCA mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Degree/GED and Related Experience
- Personal commitment to servant leadership and core YMCA values.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Attain required training within 90 days, CPR/O2/FA, New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Borne Pathogens.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands of the job, that include (but are not limited to) being on your feet and walking for long periods of time on uneven terrain in all weather conditions (hot sun, ice and snow, rain, wind), must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with periods of high noise and auditory chaos.
Salary : $120 - $130
