Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center

 

UPDATES: Urgently hiring male identifying staff

 

Hiring:

 
 
 

Integrated Education Instructor


 

As an Integrated Education Instructor, you will help students reconnect with one another, celebrate their successes, and support their social-emotional learning growth while engaging in a fun overnight camp experience.

We are elated by your interest in learning more about our work and joining our seasonal staff team. We are looking for mature, enthusiastic, and hardworking individuals who role model the principles of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility (HCRR) in words and actions to be a member of the Sherman Lake YMCA Integrated Education (I.E.) team.

 

Qualifications:

Applicants must be 18 years or older, available Monday through Friday, days and overnights.

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate an overnight cabin group of students from programs beginning to end using diligent supervision and application of Sherman Lake YMCA’s relationship building, emotion management, responsibility, empathy, and personal development tools.

  • Set up and facilitate all programs run through Sherman Lake YMCA Camp such as climbing, archery/mineshaft, fire building, team building/low ropes, kayaking/canoeing, geocaching/orienteering, nature & art (training provided).

  • Provide diligent, professional supervision of students during overnight programs that aligns with Sherman Lake YMCA’s policies and procedures.

Salary Range:

Salary Range $75 - $100/day

*Salary increases come with relevant experience, education and certifications (examples: lifeguard and high ropes)

Benefits include shared housing and meals during the program, along with a seasonal YMCA membership.

Dates of Employment:

This is a seasonal, full-time position. Positions are available during the Fall (late August-early December) and Winter/Spring (early February - early June). Free certification courses are available for Sherman Lake Integrated Education staff before staff training.

Sherman Lake YMCA Values and Objectives:

All programs are designed to reinforce the four principles of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility (HCRR). How everyone relates to one another is the most important aspect of our YMCA camp programs. We integrate HCRR into every program at Sherman Lake YMCA with great intention of providing tools to youth so they may be successful in relationship building, emotion management, responsibility, empathy, and personal development tools.

Honesty – Truthfulness, and genuineness with self and others.
Caring – To show loving kindness, compassion, and empathy for the interest of others.
Respect – Honor toward others, humility.
Responsibility – Trustworthiness; dependable.

Staff Performance Objectives:

  • To connect with each student quickly and make students feel welcome and included.

  • To participate 100% in activities and enjoy playing and role modeling HCRR.

  • To model the values and mission statement of Sherman Lake YMCA.

  • To recognize and effectively resolve conflicts based on camp values and procedures.

  • To seek out and use camp resources to create meaningful, unique experiences for youth.

  • To work proactively and collaboratively with students and fellow staff showing spontaneity and creativity.

  • To create a safe environment and unique experiences for students.

 

Additional Information About Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center

Why Sherman Lake YMCA Camp?

Each person who works at the Sherman Lake YMCA is selected because of their strength of character, professionalism, demonstrated commitment to mentoring children, and their ability to role model the principles of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility (HCRR) through words and actions.

Award-Winning Programs:

The Sherman Lake YMCA Integrated Education (I.E.) program received the Eleanor Eells Award for Program Excellence. This award honors programs that develop effective, creative responses to the needs of people or societal
problems using the camp environment and programs that effectively demonstrate the positive contributions camping has made to the well-being of individuals and society.

Your Challenge and Reward:

Working at camp is truly one of the most challenging and rewarding opportunities you will experience. Sherman Lake YMCA staff are provided with ample training and opportunities to grow and develop skills valuable in any work environment, including leadership skills, personal development skills, group work and collaboration skills, and communication skills. If you, like us, are excited by the opportunities and undeterred by the challenges of working at the Sherman Lake YMCA…if you want to share your talents and experiences with kids and fellow staff…if you support the teamwork that makes Sherman Lake YMCA special and will project that support by your own example…if you want to experience a lifetime of growth and personal accomplishment…we look forward to reviewing your application!

At the Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center, we strive to build a community where we honor our common humanity, creating an environment where every person feels seen and heard.

Inclusion Statement

The Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center is an inclusive organization that welcomes all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, height, weight, familial status, marital status, or ability to pay. Our Mission is: The Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center puts honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. 

The Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center has strategies in place to strengthen our culture of inclusion.