Outdoor Environmental Education Program Coordinator

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner. 

SUMMARY

Coordinates overall operation of program and program instructors. Ensures the supervision and safety of campers at all times. Coordinators work with set school or weekend groups to ensure they have an excellent experience. Previous experience working with large groups or managing others in a professional setting is required. Program Coordinators are supervised by Sr. Program Directors and perform other duties as assigned. This is an Authorized Driver position, read more in the Position Requirements.

The Fall 2026 Season runs from August 22nd to October 12th.

To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org.

To learn more about Camp Orkila Outdoor Environmental Education, please review this document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1apNAbFl-RN8azIHyidl3FdSu_mrvWx0X/view?usp=sharing

What you'll get from working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

Compensation: New hires: $115 / day; Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the second season: $123 / day; Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the third season: $131 / day; Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for four or more seasons: $139 / day

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Supervises a group of campers and staff. Ensures that all staff are accounting for campers and safety at all times.
2. Plans, schedules, and facilitates program activities that are developmentally appropriate and which promote camper skill and character development, e.g. unit and cabin activities and discovery clinics.
3. Maintains safety and cleanliness standards. Takes special note of individual camper/staff health needs or concerns on a daily basis. Shares cleaning duties with fellow staff.
4. Ensures that instructors are planning and organizing activities.
5. Communicates personal or camper/staff needs to supervisor in a timely manner.
6. Maintains equipment in sound and safe order.
7. Serves as program instructor as needed.
8. Attends meeting and trainings.
9. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, program and equipment inspection written documentation, and emergencies.
10. Other duties as assigned.

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift store or janitorial products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp workweek is five days on and two days off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.

TRAVEL

This position is required to live onsite at camp. Travel is primarily local during work shifts, although some out-of-the-area travel may be expected. This is an Authorized Driver position, read more in the Position Requirements.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

1. Current certifications in CPR, First Aid
2. 2+ years camping/customer service experience
3. Ability to work as a team with other members of the leadership team.
4. Ability to respond to emergency situations
5. Ability to facilitate outdoor adventure activities such as group initiatives, climbing wall, and camping.
6. Ability to participate in activities that involve rigorous activity in an outdoor setting, including, but not limited to hiking, boating, camping and swimming

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

This position requires driving:

Driving Duties Requirement
This role transports clients as an “authorized driver” for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using an employer-provided vehicle. Driving duties for this role are Required. Driving roles are safety-sensitive. To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the driving record standards below:

YGS Driving Record Standards

Within the last three (3) years: No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s). No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents.  Moving violations include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Speeding 
• Improper Lane Change 
• Failure to Yield in Right-of-Way 
• Failure to Obey Traffic Signal 
• Failure to obey Traffic Sign

Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following:

• DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI (Boating), Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test
• Driving with an open container of alcohol
• Reckless Driving
• Hit and Run – property damage only (Incidents resulting in injury fall under Permanent Disqualification)
• Racing
• Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance
• Speeding over 20 mph
• Fleeing and/or eluding police
• Any other felony driving conviction(s)

Driving records that result in permanent disqualification from driving duties:

• More than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test for entirety of driving history. 
• More than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license 

• Hit and Run resulting in bodily injury or death
• Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Challenge course experience preferred
2. Bachelor’s degree preferred
3. Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
4. Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.

MISSION STATEMENT

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body. 

OUR VALUES

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. 

All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.