Job Description

Overview:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the BOLD & GOLD Coordinator, the Excursion Instructor - Lead will be responsible for assisting the planning, overseeing, and leading the Excursion and BOLD & GOLD Programs for the YMCA of Northern Utah as well as the background work working with families, partners, and the public. BOLD & GOLD activities include backpacking trips over varied terrain, rock climbing, and the development of leadership skills. Responsibilities include developing and delivering staff training, developing curriculum, planning trips, providing and/or arranging transportation of campers and staff, overseeing, and supporting staff, communicating with participant families, assisting with the program’s social media accounts, living in tents when off-site, ensuring activity and equipment safety, problem-solving any issues that arise during trips, filling in for absent in-ratio staff as needed, and general supervision of staff and campers both and on- and off-site. This is a seasonal position.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Responsibilities:

• Support the BOLD & GOLD Coordinator to develop and deliver staff trainings and programming logistics
• Consistent supervision of BOLD & GOLD staff while providing positive and constructive feedback to ensure the highest quality programming
• Take on the continued development of the Junior Instructors Training session and volunteering aspects  
• Develop curriculum, plan trips, provide and/or arrange transportation of campers and staff
• Oversee program gear and equipment maintenance and use to ensure safety  
• Oversee program social media accounts with the support of the coordinator
• Assist in surveying participants and capturing weekly stories from groups/participants
• Maintain consistent communication with participant families during program activity
• Create an inclusive and brave environment for staff and participants alike, through an IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access) lens
• Learn and implement conflict mediation, restorative practice, and YMCA youth development skills
• Assist Instructors with food and equipment preparations prior to all trips and ensure that it is cleaned, safe, and properly stored after each trip
• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management
• Ensure that the needs of all program participants are met
• Ensure the safety of participants through adherence to emergency and safety protocols and procedures
• Build respectful and meaningful relationships with other staff, parents, program participants, donors, and volunteers Model Y values through positive relationships with staff and program participants
• Maintain professional image through dress, nametag, actions and relationships with others
• Maintain and submit accurate reports in a timely manner
• Problem-solve when unexpected challenges on trips arise
• Demonstrate the core values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff
• Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop as a Cause-Driven Leader
• Deliver the highest quality of program and customer service
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Experience working with youth in outdoor environments required
• Experience supervising staff require
• Proficiency in backpacking required
• Experience with cooking and camping in the outdoors is required
• Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR certification (or ability to obtain prior to first day of work).  
• Meet the YMCA of Northern Utah Driver Requirements  
• Previous experience working with people across multiple dimensions of diversity (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)
• Previous experience with BOLD & GOLD is preferred
• Being multilingual is preferred
• Current Lifeguarding Certification or Waterfront Lifeguarding Certification is preferred
• Current Single-Pitch Instructor Certification is preferred  

Benefits:

Staff working 15 hours+ per week

• 100% off Childcare programming*
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
• Professional Development Assistance

Staff working less than 15 hours per week:

• 50% off Childcare programming*
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
• Professional Development Assistance

*Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.

 

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.  We are genuine:  we value you and embrace your individuality.  We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing:  we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.  We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Posted Salary Range: USD $525.00 - USD $575.00 /Wk.

Job Tags

Part time, Seasonal work, Outdoor,

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