Outdoor Education Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Outdoor Education Coordinator will be fully responsible for all aspects of YMCA Camp Lincoln’s year-round programs including program quality, staff supervision, bookings, registrations, behavior management, customer service, and communications. In collaboration with the Director of Camping Services, the Outdoor Education Coordinator manages the operations and growth of successful year-round programs that serve over 4,000 guests annually. Outdoor Educator supports summer camp through auxiliary responsibilities. 

Benefits:

Optional Medical, Dental & Vision

Optional NH PFML

Optional 403b and/or Roth accounts

Free YMCA Membership with significant discounts on programs

401a after 1 year (the Y contributes 10% of your pay at no cost to you)

Company paid life insurance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Oversee all operations of Outdoor Education programs including but not limited to managing bookings and sales, staff training and supervision, program quality, and program evaluation
• Oversee all operations of Group Rentals including weddings and birthday parties including but not limited to managing bookings and sales, staff training and supervision, program quality, and program evaluation
• Oversee all operations of Homeschool programs including but not limited to registration, family communication, staff training and supervision, program quality, and program evaluation. OEC will work in ratio and directly delivery Homeschool programs. 
• Responsible for all aspects of the Vacation Camp programs in December, February, and April including staff recruitment, program planning, program evaluation, and budget.
• Work with the Camp Registrar and Finance department to ensure that all payments and contracts are processed in a timely manner.
• Support summer camp operations through overseeing weekly such as food shopping, laundering lost and found, and assisting with community events. 
• Assist and support Director of Camping Services in construction of the annual camp budget relevant to year-round programs
• Ensure that all programs conform to American Camp Association (ACA) Standards, YMCA best practices, and state/ federal legislation. 
• In collaboration with the Director of Camping Services, ensure that all facilities, property, program areas, and equipment and maintained to a high standard. 
• Ability to work weekends as needed and assist with special events and fundraising campaigns. 
• Will assist other YMCA programs during the off-season to ensure the quality of programs provided to the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university specializing in Recreation Management, Outdoor Education, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years professional related experience. 
• Ability to obtain Level 2 High Ropes Course certification within six-months of employment if not already certified
• Teaching, facilitating, teambuilding experience preferred.
• Strong experience in program design, development and evaluation.
• Experience and certification in high ropes/challenge courses preferred.
• Administrative experience; ability to communicate both verbally and in writing is essential. 
• Personnel values consistent with the YMCA mission and core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of computers and all common programs such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 
• Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities to others and support them in their endeavors as necessary. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• CPR/ First Aid Certification
• Ability and willingness to travel, work weekends, and evenings throughout the year.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely climb ladders and scaffolding required. 
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, pushing, pulling, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Ability to view/enter data into computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising. 

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapports and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. 

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgements, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participate sin meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goas and deliver a high-value experience for members. 

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an oneness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. 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.   

Southern District YMCA is an Equal Opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of SDYMCA to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or genetic information.