Adventure Instructor - Camp Moody
As an Adventure Instructor, you'll lead enrichment activities such as challenge courses, team building, arts, outdoor education, field games, archery, and songs/skits for families and campers. You'll greet attendees, set up and takedown activities, and program logistics. You introduce and engage program participants to our purpose through service. If you are looking for a place to lead fun games and provide a memorable experience to the community in a camp setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply today!
Location: Camp Moody - 1200 Old San Antonio Rd. Buda, Tex 78610
Pay Rate: $15.00-$16.20 per hour. Final compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
Benefits & Perks:
- Free Nationwide Gym Membership for your Household
- Retirement Planning Options
- Learning and development workshops and trainings
- Career advancement opportunities
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Cell Phone Plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users
- Staff Discounts on Programs & Services
- Flexible schedules and much more!
What You’ll Do:
- Are comfortable working at height and being trained on the rock wall and challenge course elements/You lead families in activities, specifically in arts, group games, and team building.
- Facilitate outdoor adventure activities for campers/participants, including but not limited to, archery, fishing, hiking, canoeing, and outdoor education.
- Supervise families and campers in skills relevant to their camp program, including the safe and proper use of equipment and supplies
- Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, problem-solving, and how to properly interact with others in ways that are respectful to each family’s uniqueness.
- Interact with program participants with respect.
- Support program participants' social and emotional development.
- Remain calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
- Assist in the program set up and take down.
- Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
- Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
- Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience:
- You are a minimum of 18 years of age and you have at least one year of working and/or volunteering with kids ages 5-17.
- Experience facilitating archery, fishing, rock climbing, challenge course, or other camp activities is preferred.
Availability:
- You have a flexible schedule during operational hours. You can work weekends and evenings.
- You are open to working weekdays during the summer.
Skills:
- You have a growth mindset: You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in an effort to continuously improve
- You are a team player: You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others.
- You are a strong communicator: You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
- You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging: You leverage people’s differences as strengths.
- You have a passion to work with families and children in an outdoor setting.
- You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. You leverage people’s differences as strengths.
About Us:
The YMCA of Austin is a dynamic, equitable force in the community that helps people of all backgrounds improve their total wellbeing and quality of life. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y is a $40 million community enterprise that serves nearly 100,000 people annually through eight centers. We also provide afterschool education and care at more than 70 licensed campuses in four school districts. Unlike any other organization in the region, the Austin Y has the unique ability to welcome, educate and elevate all, and is committed to creating innovative programs, places…and people.
Additional Information:
The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
The YMCA of Austin provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. YMCA of Austin complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.