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- General InformationJob Title:Environmental Education Center Instructor: Camp ThunderbirdLocation:1 Thunderbird LaneLake Wylie, SC, United StatesBase Pay:Other Compensation:Free Y membership, option room & boardEmployee Type:Non-Exempt PTJob Category:Resident Camp, Part Time , Camp Thunderbird
- Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Environmental Education Director and consistent with the Christian Mission of the YMCA the Environmental Education Center Instructor is responsible for delivering a safe, welcoming, and customized program for schools that participate in the YMCA Camp Thunderbird Environmental Education program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Act as a positive ambassador for all visiting teachers, chaperones, and participants.Actively participate in all trainings and in-services to develop proficiencies necessary to perform job responsibilities.Adhere to program curriculum and concepts when working with groups.Provide a safe environment for all participants and staff and orient all visitors to the facility and its safety procedures.Promote a culture of feedback and respect amongst the team and with groups participating in camp activities.Work with diverse clientele.Facilitate environmental education, adventure activities, teambuilding, and other programs.Maintain a good working relationship with other instructors, administrative staff, maintenance staff, and leaders.Cooperate in maintaining the grounds, and seeing that facility equipment is used properly and returned promptly in good condition.Assist with mealtime and evening responsibilities. YMCA 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 fund-raising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport 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. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, 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 participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses 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. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Possess knowledge in the areas of camp programming and student supervision.Mature individual with good moral character and integrity.Clear communication skills with children, adults, co-workers and supervisors.Skill and ability in specific program responsibility.Strong decision making skills and initiative.Safety certifications and all trainings and certifications in accordance with the Quality Standards within required timeframe. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or experience in related field. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Walking (five miles/day)Lifting (lbs) Pulling Carrying (lbs) Sitting Hearing Seeing
Environmental Education Center Instructor: Camp Thunderbird - Lake Wylie, United States - YMCA of Greater Charlotte
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Environmental Education Center Instructor: Camp Thunderbird, Lake Wylie