{"id":63032,"date":"2026-07-30T20:03:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T20:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/outdoor-education-instructor-onsite-housing-stipend\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T20:22:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T00:22:57","slug":"outdoor-education-instructor-onsite-housing-stipend","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/outdoor-education-instructor-onsite-housing-stipend\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Education Instructor (Onsite housing + Stipend)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Job Details<\/p>\n<p>Description<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>YMCA Camp Duncan is now hiring Outdoor Education Instructors!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Outdoor Education Instructor<\/strong> is responsible for assisting the Program Director in providing and facilitating the overall Outdoor Environmental Education and Group Services programming. The Group Services Specialist plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive, and enriching program experience while ensuring safety and security of all program participants<\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Salary starts at $450 stipend per week with housing provided and opportunities to grow within the organization<\/strong><\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our staff is the Y&#8217;s greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:\u00a0<\/strong><i><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Continuous learning opportunities<\/strong>\u00a0through workshops and training programs.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Supportive work environment<\/strong>\u00a0valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Discounts on programs<\/strong>, free YMCA gym membership, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Scope of Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creates a safe, supportive, interactive and engaging environment for program participants.<\/li>\n<li>Provides effective supervision of program participants that is age-appropriate, considers diverse abilities and interests and meets program quality, safety and policy requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Positively interacts with program participants and other team members to create a respectful, warm, supportive environment.<\/li>\n<li>Serve as a positive role model for students, guests, campers, and staff peers.<\/li>\n<li>Prepares lesson plans on a daily and\/or weekly basis outlining program activities, ensures materials and supplies are available and ready for daily program activities.<\/li>\n<li>Ensures all program areas and supplies are clean and well maintained regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Teach Outdoor Educational classes and programs to schools and retreat group rentals, this may include campfires and evening programs outside of scheduled program hours.<\/li>\n<li>Assist Program Directors in hosting group rentals at camp.<\/li>\n<li>Participates in team meetings and other special events.<\/li>\n<li>Support other departments as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in all mandatory training sessions and in-service workshops to enhance skills and knowledge, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and best practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be at least 18 years of age or older<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively with children, young adults, or other program participants in a camp setting.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in risk management and safety protocols related to outdoor activities.<\/li>\n<li>Experience leading outdoor activities such as outdoor education, canoeing, rock climbing, or team building exercises in a variety of camp experiences preferred.<br \/>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Must have proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model for program participants and staff demonstrating the values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty.<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to and passion for the YMCA of Metro Chicago\u2019s mission is required including a passion for working with diverse communities.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences.<\/li>\n<li>Passion for outdoor education and environmental stewardship.<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations and schedules.<\/li>\n<li>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work as part of a team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strong ability to communicate effectively with others.<\/p>\n<p>Must be able to commit to one season and commit to working 40+ hours a week.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be willing and flexible to work various hours\/shifts including nights and weekends.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodation(s) for persons with disabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Child Abuse Prevention <\/strong>&#8211; Supports the YMCA\u2019s commitment to child abuse prevention by:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor<\/li>\n<li>Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children<\/li>\n<li>Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor<\/li>\n<li>Completing all child abuse prevention training as required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>Behaviors<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preferred<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Team Player<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>:<\/strong> Works well as a member of a group<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enthusiastic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>:<\/strong> Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest<\/p>\n<p>Motivations<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preferred<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Flexibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>:<\/strong> Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals<\/p>\n<p><strong>Growth Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>:<\/strong> Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility<\/p>\n<p>Equal Opportunity Employer<br \/>This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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