Tuesday, April 28, 2015

YMCA Camp Seymour - Connecting Kids with Nature (Gig Harbor, WA)

Outdoor and Environmental Education Program
YMCA CAMP SEYMOUR
GIG HARBOR WA
Outdoor Educators
Employment dates: August 18th. 2015 – June 17th, 2016.
$225- $250 per week starting plus room, board, and YMCA membership
Filing date: Open
Applicant must have the ability to teach and lead visiting 4th through 6th grade school children classes in natural sciences, outdoor skills, and group building initiatives. We are looking for staff members who are excited about working with children in an outdoor setting. You must be caring, creative, flexible and willing to work long hours while keeping a positive work attitude. College degree or 3 years experience in related field desired. YMCA Camp Seymour is located on Glen Cove on Puget Sound with 160 acres of Northwest forest and a half a mile of salt-water beach habitat. Classes offered to students include: marine science, squid dissection, reptiles, group initiatives, forest ecology, wildlife ecology, sustainabil-ity and the Living Machine, canoeing, orienteering and many more. Duties include teaching classes and implementing fun and exciting evening programs, hosting meals and some weekend responsibilities. First Aid, CPRO required. Life-guarding and Small Craft certifications a plus. Training will be provided in all aspects of the curriculum, program activities and emergency response.
Paid internships also available!
To apply: Send resume, letter of interest and three references to:
Scott Gjertson
Director of Outdoor and Environmental Education
9725 Cramer Rd KPN Gig Harbor WA 98329
Phone: 253-460-8890
Email: sgjertson@ymcapkc.org
Visit our website at CAMPSEYMOUR.ORG