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Camp Marston
Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Outdoor Education Program Instructor - Camp Marston

YMCA of San Diego County

Julian, California

Wages/Pay
$103.97 / day
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: Mar 11, 2024

Looking for a fun job to build your leadership skills?

Are you passionate about working with youth in an outdoor setting?

 

GROW YOUR CAREER AT OUR YMCA CAMP MARSTON!

 Julian, California

 

This is a Seasonal position that will run until June 7th with an opportunity for a Summer extension.

  *** Must be available for the full duration of season ***

       *****Full-Time Benefits*****

 

Y would I apply?

·         Outdoor Work Environment!

·         Housing & Food Included

·         Work with Your Friends - Text them the link to this page now!

·         Gain Experience working with Children & the Community       

·         Build Your Resume

·         Opportunities for Growth & Year-Round Employment

 

Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here’s what you would do:

·         Teach Outdoor Education and/or recreation programming

·         Lead activities including (but not limited to) archery, field games, and the climbing tower with good teaching and leadership skills

·         Employ good teaching and leadership techniques in providing quality instruction

·         Take full responsibility for the program areas of camp or assigned activity, including developing rules and procedures, ensuring adequate program supplies and maintaining or improving equipment and facilities

·         Follow all rules, operating procedures, and instructions, carry and use properly the necessary equipment during activities, know and follow established emergency procedures

·         Ensure the safety and supervision of students and participants

 

“OK, I’m sold!” What do I need to qualify?

·         Must be at least 18 years of age or older and have obtained high school diploma or GED

·         Bachelor's degree in education, recreation, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

·         Experience working with youth in Outdoor Education, Resident Camp, Day Camp or like setting preferred

·         Certification or experience in the following preferred: climbing, camping, archery, hiking, biking, surfing, swimming, sailing kayaking and scuba diving

·         Physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills including: standing, hiking and/or climbing for extended periods of time

·         Must be able to live on-site during program season

·         Current certification in First Aid and CPR- must be from one of the following:

o   American Red Cross

o   American Heart Association

o   American Safety & Health Institute

How to Apply

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Contact Info

YMCA of San Diego County

The YMCA of San Diego County (YMCA) is a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential as children of God through the development of the spirit, mind and body. It is the second largest YMCA association in the nation serving nearly 400,000 San Diego County residents and employing more than 5,000 people.

Location
California
Season
Summer
Staff size
20
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
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