Outdoor Education Coordinator

The Outdoor Education Coordinator will be fully responsible for all aspects of YMCA Camp Lincoln’s year-round programs including program quality, staff supervision, bookings, registrations, behavior management, customer service, and communications. In collaboration with the Director of Camping Services, the Outdoor Education Coordinator manages the operations and growth of successful year-round programs that serve over 4,000 guests annually. Outdoor Educator supports summer camp through auxiliary responsibilities.

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university specializing in Recreation Management, Outdoor Education, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years professional related experience.
• Ability to obtain Level 2 High Ropes Course certification within six-months of employment if not already certified
• Teaching, facilitating, teambuilding experience preferred.
• Strong experience in program design, development and evaluation.
• Experience and certification in high ropes/challenge courses preferred.
• Administrative experience; ability to communicate both verbally and in writing is essential.
• Personnel values consistent with the YMCA mission and core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of computers and all common programs such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities to others and support them in their endeavors as necessary.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• CPR/ First Aid Certification.
• Ability and willingness to travel, work weekends, and evenings throughout the year.

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely climb ladders and scaffolding required.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, pushing, pulling, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Ability to view/enter data into computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations.