Position: Assistant OEE Director
Wage: $135.00 to $155.00 per day (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)
Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Location: YMCA Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA
As the Assistant OEE Director, you will work closely with the OEE program directors to provide mentorship, leadership, and instruction for the OEE program. If hired, you will perform a leadership role in the OEE program and assists in scheduling, staff trainings, and mentoring staff to help deliver a quality OEE program for students, providing each participant with the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, spiritually and socially
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in environmental studies, natural resource management, or the natural sciences.
- A minimum of two years' experience in the field of outdoor and environmental education and demonstrated ability to work with members and staff of all ages.
- Basic understanding of the YMCA, its mission, goals, and objectives and how these are essential to the operation of YMCA Camp Seymour.
- Positive attitude and previous experience with school aged children and diverse populations.
- Knowledge of ecological concepts and camp activities.
- Current CPR for the Professional, AED First Aid and Oxygen certifications. Lifeguard certification preferred.
- Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
- Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach classes and facilitate activities as needed.
- Help create a safe and educational environment that fosters curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.
- Conduct and assist with off-site programs, including slide shows for schools, cabin leader trainings, and marketing opportunities such as staffing a booth at a fair, as needed.
- Create and maintain a positive working relationship with all YMCA Camp Seymour departments.
- Maintain all equipment and supplies in good order.
- Work with the OEE Directors to resolve any program or staff issues that may arise.
- Lead and or attend off-site programs, informational meetings, and promotional events, as needed.
- Ensure the creation of weekly and daily schedules for Naturalists.
- Ensure that all mandatory training is scheduled and completed.
Benefits:
All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:
- A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
- Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
- Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
- 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:
- HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
- Willamette Dental Plan
- VSP Vision Plan
At the Y, we're all about empowering people, inspiring action, and strengthening the communities we call home. Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity to all can thrive in every season of life. To apply, visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
Requirements:
Assistant OEE Director Job Description
Works closely with the OEE program directors to provide mentorship, leadership and instruction for the OEE program. Performs a leadership role in the OEE program and assists in scheduling, staff trainings, and mentoring staff to help deliver a quality OEE Program for students, providing each participant with the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, spiritually and socially. Provides a quality experience to students focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach classes and facilitate activities as needed.
- Help create a safe and educational environment that fosters curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.
- Conduct and assist with off-site programs, including slide shows for schools, cabin leader trainings, and marketing opportunities such as staffing a booth at a fair, as needed.
- Support summer resident camp.
- Support adventure and group programs, as needed.
- Create and maintain a positive working relationship with all YMCA Camp Seymour departments.
- Maintain all equipment and supplies in good order.
- Assist OEE Directors with curriculum enhancement and development.
- Work with the OEE Directors to resolve any program or staff issues that may arise.
- Lead and or attend off-site programs, informational meetings, and promotional events, as needed.
- Assist in supervising the OEE team of Naturalists.
- Assist in supervising OEE volunteers.
- Work in collaboration with senior management to review and evaluate staff performance.
- Ensure the creation of weekly and daily schedules for Naturalists.
- Ensure that all mandatory training is scheduled and completed.
- Meet performance measurement through annual giving, major gifts, and/or endowment by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
- Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
- Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
- Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in environmental studies, natural resource management, or the natural sciences.
- A minimum of two years' experience in the field of outdoor and environmental education, and demonstrated ability to work with members and staff of all ages.
- Basic understanding of the YMCA, its mission, goals and objectives and how these are essential to the operation of YMCA Camp Seymour.
- Positive attitude and previous experience with school aged children and diverse populations.
- Knowledge of ecological concepts and camp activities.
- Current CPR for the Professional, AED First Aid and Oxygen certifications. Lifeguard certification preferred.
- Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
- Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Will need to plan and participate in programming outdoors in all weather conditions.
Employee Acknowledgement
This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.
By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.
Req Benefits:
Assistant OEE Director Job Description
Works closely with the OEE program directors to provide mentorship, leadership and instruction for the OEE program. Performs a leadership role in the OEE program and assists in scheduling, staff trainings, and mentoring staff to help deliver a quality OEE Program for students, providing each participant with the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, spiritually and socially. Provides a quality experience to students focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach classes and facilitate activities as needed.
- Help create a safe and educational environment that fosters curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.
- Conduct and assist with off-site programs, including slide shows for schools, cabin leader trainings, and marketing opportunities such as staffing a booth at a fair, as needed.
- Support summer resident camp.
- Support adventure and group programs, as needed.
- Create and maintain a positive working relationship with all YMCA Camp Seymour departments.
- Maintain all equipment and supplies in good order.
- Assist OEE Directors with curriculum enhancement and development.
- Work with the OEE Directors to resolve any program or staff issues that may arise.
- Lead and or attend off-site programs, informational meetings, and promotional events, as needed.
- Assist in supervising the OEE team of Naturalists.
- Assist in supervising OEE volunteers.
- Work in collaboration with senior management to review and evaluate staff performance.
- Ensure the creation of weekly and daily schedules for Naturalists.
- Ensure that all mandatory training is scheduled and completed.
- Meet performance measurement through annual giving, major gifts, and/or endowment by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
- Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
- Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
- Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in environmental studies, natural resource management, or the natural sciences.
- A minimum of two years' experience in the field of outdoor and environmental education, and demonstrated ability to work with members and staff of all ages.
- Basic understanding of the YMCA, its mission, goals and objectives and how these are essential to the operation of YMCA Camp Seymour.
- Positive attitude and previous experience with school aged children and diverse populations.
- Knowledge of ecological concepts and camp activities.
- Current CPR for the Professional, AED First Aid and Oxygen certifications. Lifeguard certification preferred.
- Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
- Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Will need to plan and participate in programming outdoors in all weather conditions.
Employee Acknowledgement
This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.
By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.
Compensation: $135.00 to $155.00 per day
