• Act as part of the total camp staff team to provide a quality outdoor education program to school groups and weekend family camps.
• Actively contribute to the camp staff team by communicating ideas and concerns openly, making solution-oriented suggestions, exhibiting a service-minded attitude, and being an appropriate role model.
• Prepare and teach classes in Environmental Education and Challenge Education daily as assigned.
• Facilitate activities (e.g., crafts, archery, row boating, large group games, campfires, etc.) daily as assigned.
• Facilitate evening activities, meal duties, and cleaning duties as assigned.
• Model and enforce all camp policies.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, program and equipment inspection written documentation, and emergencies.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are met in all cabins, facilities, staff housing, program areas, bathrooms, and main lodge. Monitor and restock housekeeping supplies as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors. Staff typically live in either shared cabins with campers or in shared housing with staff for the duration of employment. Specific housing depends on position and availability.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and store supplies, up to 50 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp work week is five (5) days on and two (2) days off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.