Outdoor & Environmental Education
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Outdoor and Environmental Education staff are hired for the fall, winter and spring seasons.
Employment Information
Outdoor Educators / Naturalists / Marine Science Educators wanted for the Outdoor and Environmental Education Program. Employment dates: January 9, 2008 to June 20, 2008 or mid March 2008 to June 20, 2008.
Qualifications & Responsibilities: Ability to teach and lead visiting 5th and 6th grade school children aspects of 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, reptiles, group initiatives, forest studies, wildlife ecology, sustainability, canoeing, orienteering and many more. Duties include teaching classes and implementing fun and exciting evening programs, hosting meals and some weekend responsibilities. First Aid, CPR required; Lifeguarding and Small Craft certifications a plus. Training will be provided in all aspects of the curriculum, program activities and emergency response.
Internships also available!
Benefits: $200 - $235 per week plus room, board, health insurance, and paid trainings. Free YMCA of Tacoma Pierce County membership (pools, cardio machines, indoor climbing wall, yoga classes, etc.). Live and work in a beautiful setting with a small group of wonderful people to make a difference.
To apply: Send resume, letter of interest and three references to:
Scott Gjertson, Director of Outdoor and Environmental Education at YMCA Camp Seymour, 9725 Cramer Rd KPN, Gig Harbor, WA 98329, Phone: 253-460-8890, E-mail: sgjertson@ymcatacoma.org, Fax: 253-460-8897