Outdoor Environmental Education Program Instructors provide outdoor environmental education programs, challenge education programs, and weekend recreation programs for participants attending YMCA Camp Colman.

The Fall 2025 season runs from August - November.

What you'll get from working at The Y:

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Access to a large organic garden
• A positive, growth-oriented community of fun coworkers
• Opportunity for adventure every day

Compensation: New hires: $100 / day; Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the second season: $110 / day; Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for three or more seasons: $120 / day

What you'll be doing as an Outdoor Environmental Education Program Instructor:

• Act as part of the total camp staff team to provide a quality outdoor education program to school groups and weekend family camps.
• Actively contribute to the camp staff team by communicating ideas and concerns openly, making solution-oriented suggestions, exhibiting a service-minded attitude, and being an appropriate role model.
• Prepare and teach classes in Environmental Education and Challenge Education daily as assigned.
• Facilitate activities (e.g., crafts, archery, row boating, large group games, campfires, etc.) daily as assigned.
• Facilitate evening activities, meal duties, and cleaning duties as assigned.
• Model and enforce all camp policies.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, program and equipment inspection written documentation, and emergencies.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are met in all cabins, facilities, staff housing, program areas, bathrooms, and main lodge. Monitor and restock housekeeping supplies as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors. Staff typically live in either shared cabins with campers or in shared housing with staff for the duration of employment. Specific housing depends on position and availability.