Outdoor Education Program Specialist

General Function

Under the guidance and supervision of the Outdoor Education Program Director, the Outdoor Education Program Specialist will be responsible for the delivery of Outdoor Education programs to guests of the YMCA of the Ozarks Camp Lakewood while exemplifying the Y values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Facilitates outdoor education and teambuilding programs at Camp Lakewood, and occasionally teambuilding programs for the Leadership Department.
2. Works with the marketing department to ensure that all flyers that are visible to guests are up to the standards of all YMCA of the Ozarks marketing.
3. Assists with theme weekends and Trout Lodge programming when necessary.
4. Assists with the planning and facilitation of all community programs except for Day Camp, including but not limited to the Community Valentine’s Dinner, Spring & Fall Soccer, Halloween night, Senior Dinner as assigned.
5. Delivers evening programs at Camp Lakewood and occasionally at Trout Lodge.
6. Develops lesson plans for Camp Lakewood Outdoor Education programs.
7. Follows staff policies and procedures.
8. Enhances overall service given to all Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood guests.
9. Maintains positive working relationships with support services departments including group sales, Triangle Y Ranch, maintenance, food service, and housekeeping to provide for the comfort and safety of Trout Lodge guests.
10. Provides the maintenance department with timely information pertaining to the upkeep, maintenance and operation of assigned program areas and related equipment.
11. Reports damaged or lost program equipment in an appropriate and timely manner.
12. Responsible for van maintenance and upkeep of all YMCA vehicles when in use.
13. Participates in the implementation of YMCA management systems as they apply to World Service Drives, United Way Drives, Capital and Partner Campaigns.
14. Supports marketing efforts in cooperation with the Director of Marketing to promote program participation and the use of the YMCA of the Ozarks by new conference, day and specialty groups.
15. Attends and contributes to weekly program meetings.
16. Participates in continuing training programs when offered and consistently works to add new and exciting programming to the Camp Lakewood Outdoor Education program.
17. Performs other job related tasks as assigned.

Skills and Requirements

1. Deliver outdoor education and teambuilding programming.
2. Ensure guests are receiving high quality customer service.
3. Perform occasional work on a computer.
4. Positive, can-do attitude with ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
5. Strong human relation skills.
6. Program creativity & flexible problem-solver.
7. Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Education:
This position requires previous experience in a resort or camp setting or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Experience:
OE Program Specialists must bring to this position an appropriate background of education and experience, which enables him/her to carry out the job segments listed for the position.

Special skills, Licenses, Certifications or Equipment:
The ability to plan, execute, follow-up, and evaluate programs and lessons.

Perform all duties while exemplifying the “Y” values of Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility

Salary:
$41/Day + Meals & Housing

To apply
Resumes accepted through: July 31, 2008

Location:
13528 State Hwy AA
Potosi, MO
63664

Contact info:
Personnel
ozarkhr@ymcastlouis.org
www.ymcaoftheozarks.org
Phone: 573-438-2154
Fax: 573-438-5752