Do you enjoy working outdoors in a high energy environment all while helping children grow and step outside their comfort zone? Join our Camp Team as a Program Specialist at Camp Twin Lakes!

The CTL Program Specialist supports the camp by delivering quality outdoor camp experiences and providing exceptional service to guest groups during the off season. This role is responsible for facilitating and engaging in the Outdoor Education classes for visiting school groups, leading team-building activities for retreats, and assisting with meal service for overnight groups. During the summer, this position will support our outdoor summer camp in similar ways.

Essential Functions:

• Proficiently teach the program curriculum and concepts
• Assist in development of new programs
• Be actively engaged in, and adjust activities to accommodate varying group needs
• Assist in meal procedures
• Cooperate on maintaining the grounds and seeing that facility equipment is used properly
• Ability to relate well to children, to communicate effectively, build rapport, and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, other staff, and Y leadership
• Ensure a safe experience for all participants

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 Year of college course work and a minimum 24 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Previous camp experience or experience working in a related field working with people preferred
• Ability and willingness to work outside in the Texas summer heat
• Able to pass a background check and drug test

Pay Rate: $17.00-$19.00/hour

About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!