Outdoor Educator Job at YMCA Camp Burgess and Hayward, Sandwich, MA

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  • YMCA Camp Burgess and Hayward
  • Sandwich, MA

Job Description

SPRING OUTDOOR EDUCATION JOB DUTIES: 

  • Lead environmental education classes and teambuilding programming with confidence, accuracy, and enthusiasm.
  • Facilitate the safe use of our low ropes challenge course and rock wall.
  • Help facilitate the safe use of our high ropes course and zipline.
  • Facilitate the safe use of our waterfront.
  • Speak clearly and audibly in front of large audiences.
  • Provide friendly and helpful customer service to all of our guests.
  • Support housekeeping, grounds-keeping, and dining operations.
  • Our staff training will cover class curriculum, group facilitation strategies, and technical challenge course skills required for the job. You will have the dedicated support and guidance of our experienced staff as you develop your leadership style and gain confidence facilitating others in outdoor activities.

Why work here

Join our team at Camp Burgess & Hayward's Outdoor Education & Retreat Center on Cape Cod located only 1 hour south of Boston; as part of our team, you'll have the chance to guide students through a transformative outdoor learning experience on our 300-acre property. Guide students through transformative experiences, utilizing our freshwater ponds, high ropes course, climbing tower, educational farm, and waterfront. In spring, lead educational programs for local schools and contribute to specialty camp programs on weekends. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to inspire a love for the outdoors, foster personal growth, and shape a thriving community.

SEASON DATES:
April 12th- June 7th 2024

We encourage our staff to continue working with us in different roles for the summer and fall!

In the summer, most staff apply to be Adventure Trip Leaders or Outdoor Pursuits Directors (facilitating our high ropes course). In the fall, we hire outdoor educators to facilitate teambuilding and outdoor education programming for a wide range of groups and also provide general facilities support.

COMPENSATION:
We offer competitive weekly pay starting at $460/week, $490/week with lifeguard certification. We also provide comfortable staff housing, all of your meals while working, kitchen access, laundry facilities, and internet. Additionally, Cape Cod is an awesome place to live! You will have access to a wide range of outdoor recreation equipment to help you enjoy it.

Please email a resume to Heaven Roberts at hroberts@ssymca.org

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Summer work, Seasonal work, Local area, Outdoor, Weekend work,

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