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Sherman Lake YMCA is seeking mature, enthusiastic, hardworking and caring Integrated Education Instructors who role model honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.
Sherman Lake YMCA is seeking mature, enthusiastic, and hardworking Integrated Education Instructors who role model honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.
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Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center delivers life-changing experiences through the discovery of the great outdoors, skill development and guidance in the importance of building healthy relationships.

Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center

Integrated Education Instructors & Coordinators + Summer Camp Staff

Located on 365 acres of forested woodland and waterfront in Augusta, Michigan, the Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center delivers life-changing experiences through the discovery of the great outdoors, skill development, and guidance in the importance of building healthy relationships. With a focus on building social emotional learning skills through experiential activities, students leave with a skill set of character-building activities that will support them throughout their lives. Integrated Education Program staff play an integral role in building character and developing social emotional learning skills for over 5,000 students in community schools through this award-winning overnight program.

YMCA Job ListingProgram in the Spotlight Now seeking mature, enthusiastic, and hardworking individuals who role model the principles of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility through their words and actions to become a member of the Integrated Education team! Integrated Education Instructors will use an experiential and character-based curriculum to deliver 3-5 days of overnight camp programs for local area schools. Responsibilities include setting up a cabin group of students and facilitating programs that include climbing, archery & mineshaft, fire building, team building & low ropes, kayaking & canoeing, geocaching & orienteering, nature and art (with training provided). This is a great opportunity for individuals (18 & older) who are interested in working with youth and educators in the recreation field. Compensation ranges from $85-$110/day (with bumps available based on relevant experience, education, and certifications), plus shared housing, meals when groups are onsite, and YMCA seasonal membership. Positions are available during the winter/spring (early February to early June, with a summer camp job option) and the fall season (late August to mid-December). Staff will need to be available Monday through Friday, days and overnights. If you are looking to broaden your teaching strategies outside of the classroom setting and believe in a student-centered program, learn more at ShermanLakeYMCA.org.

Winter/Spring Season Job Openings!
Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor CenterSherman Lake YMCA is currently seeking Integrated Education Instructors AND Integrated Education Program Coordinators for the winter/spring season (early February to early June).

The award-winning Integrated Education School Camp Program combines emotional intelligence and social skills to foster an aptitude and attitude for constructive accomplishment.

Nicole Deir
Integrated Education Program Director
Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center
6225 North 39th St.
Augusta, MI 49012

(563) 940-5775
nicoled@ymcasl.org
ShermanLakeYMCA.org
Backdoorjobs.com/ShermanLakeYMCA.html

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YMCA Storer Camps – The Adventure of a Lifetime

YMCA Storer Camps

Program Educators

YMCA Storer Camps is a hands-on, total-immersion learning center serving more than 10,000 students from over 130 elementary and middle schools each year. Students and teachers spend 3-5 days and nights on-site. A strong 50+ year tradition in outdoor environmental education blends fresh ideas and talents of college-educated individuals with varied experiences who share a passion for working with youth that make Storer’s programming exceptional. The camp is located in a rural wooded/farming area on 1,200 acres with 15 unique ecosystems and a 220-acre lake — all within 1½ hours of Lansing (Michigan State University), Ann Arbor (University of Michigan) and Detroit.

YMCA Job Listing Join a team with vision! Program Educator responsibilities include teaching activities to 4th–7th grade students, with an outdoor education curriculum that includes the natural sciences, cultural history, adventure education (including the climbing tower and low/high ropes courses), and renewable energy. Every day will be busy but rewarding! Employment runs from mid-August through the end of May, with mid-season start dates. Some nights and weekend work will be required. Base pay starts at $100/day, with perks that include free on-site housing/utilities (private room with shared living area), meals when groups are in camp, WiFi access, laundry, fitness membership at the local Y, and career path mentoring, on-going staff development, and leadership opportunities. If you are a college graduate and/or have experience with youth and work in the outdoors, a positive attitude, high energy, enthusiasm, and are team-oriented, service-minded, and have the desire to grow personally and professionally, email your cover letter and resume to Nancy Burger.

Nancy Burger
Senior Program Director
YMCA Storer Camps
6941 Stony Lake Rd.
Jackson, MI 49201

(517) 536-8607
nburger@ymcastorercamps.org
YMCAStorerCamps.org

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