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Description
~ YMCA Camp Orkila is situated on the north side of Orcas Island - part of the San Juan Islands in the Salish Sea - and is accessible by ferry from Anacortes, 75 miles north of Seattle. Orkila offers over 285 acres of forest, grassland, marine and fresh water ecosystems as well as a small salmon hatchery, a marine education center, many challenge course elements (including our new 1000 foot zip-line) and a working organic garden. ~
Position Overview
We are seeking candidtaes for as Environmental Education & Outdoor Recreation Instructor position, for spring 2016.
Our instructors work 5 days a week split between our Outdoor Environmental Education Program and our weekend camping and retreat programs hosting parent/child groups. Our season begins with a comprehensive staff training. Employment, including training, is March 7th through June 17th, 2016 and is a full-time, seasonal position.
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Responsibilities
- As an instructor at Camp Orkila, your responsibilities will include teaching courses in forest and marine ecology and other earth sciences, facilitating our high- and low-ropes challenge courses and leading team-building initiatives for visiting 5th-8th grade students.
- Instructors can also expect to spend some evenings during the week facilitating evening programs.
- In addition to these duties, staff also work together to assist with many other camp operations, including cleaning, kitchen work, and maintenance projects.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- We are looking for people who have at least one season of experience teaching environmental education.
- A BS/BA in environmental science education, recreation, or related field or equivalent experience.
- All of our staff must be first aid and CPR certified by their first day of employment.
- Applicants should enjoy and have experience working with children.
- Our ideal candidates are team players, have a sense of humor, the ability to think creatively, and possess a strong work ethic.
Compensation: Salary is $230-$250(DOE)/week + room/board in nice staff housing. Other learning and development opportunities: how to use our sea kayak fleet, close proximity to both land and water trails in Washington State Parks, and much more!
~ The YMCA of Greater Seattle is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are a drug-free workplace. ~