YMCA Camp DeBoer - Outdoor Field Instructor - SEASONAL

Great opportunity to work at the gorgeous YMCA Camp DeBoer on Lake of the Woods. Please apply online at:

https://ashlandymca.org/careers/

Title: Outdoor Field Instructor

Supervisor: Camp Operations Director

Dates: April 21st – June 5th

Compensation : $250/day (4-5 days/week)

SUMMARY

YMCA Camp DeBoer, located on the southeast shore of beautiful Lake of the Woods, is

seeking applicants for our 5th - 6th grade Spring 2025 Residential Outdoor School. Engage

students’ connection to self, community, and nature through hands-on activities and

explorations. All teaching materials, curricula, and training will be provided.

All meals during student programming hours are included as well as some meals when at

camp during training; housing as needed. Sleep comfortably in a newer cabin with private

bedroom (possibly shared), and shared bath and kitchenette, likely with 1-3 fellow staff.

Each work day starts at 7:45am, and programming and clean up runs through to about 9pm.

Field Instructors will most often work two nights per week until 9pm. One night a week will

end earlier or will include working either an evening program or a campfire. You will know

your season-long schedule before the season starts. Regular breaks are available

throughout the day, and dining with students is often optional. Roughly 30 work days.

Dates are April 21st – June 5th with occasional days off, and every Saturday and Sunday off.

No mileage stipends or benefits are associated with this seasonal, part-time position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver outdoor, standards-based, hands-on lessons in an engaging manner. During

training week and throughout the season, staff will have the opportunity to regularly

add new tools to their teaching toolbox that are based on National Association of

Interpretation techniques and the Oregon State University Outdoor School state-wide

evaluation objectives.

Assist in creating a culture of deep caring, and a sense of comfort and belonging for all

individuals, working from a social-emotional learning, trauma-informed, self-care, and

mental-behavioral resiliency-based lens, which will be included in staff training.

Use campus-wide-consistent and exemplary classroom behavior-management tools

while supervising students. This will embrace our campus culture, create an environment

that fosters comfort, fun and safety, while showcasing the YMCA values of caring,

honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Lead or assist in supporting student discussions, group challenges, activities, stories,

games, skits, and songs.

Cultivate positive relationships and maintain effective communication with all individuals

on campus.

Remain on schedule, and keep teaching materials as well as facilities neat, ready, and

organized.

Maintain a team-player attitude, a willingness to create and uphold a united front, an

ability to see what needs to be done, and professionalism in our efforts to both enjoy

and consistently improve our program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in environmental education or related field preferred.

Demonstrated integrity, patience, adaptability, sense of humor, enthusiasm, and

passion for serving youth.

Ability to openly and maturely communicate with others, compassionately connect

with students, and behave as an appropriate, positive role model.

Availability for the dates above – feel free to apply even if you have a few conflicts

in your schedule; we have subs. Detailed season-long schedule available.

Successfully pass a criminal background check.

Current CPR certification.

Positive attitude, and an ability to borrow or acquire proper gear to facilitate

programming for extended periods of time in all types of weather, including a

reliable rain jacket, warm layers of clothing, hats and boots. Camp T-shirt and/or

hoodie will be provided as a uniform for certain days.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to walk, run, stand, and sit for long periods of time.

May be required to lift and/or carry items up to 50 lbs.

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. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and the

level of work being performed by people hired for this job title. They are not intended to be

construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this

position.

Apply at: https://ashlandymca.org/careers/