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Enjoy the beauty of Fairview Lake. Work with others with similar interests and goals. Make a difference in the lives of others. Fairview Lake YMCA is looking for talented, caring and experienced individuals to join their outdoor education program team!
Enjoy the beauty of Fairview Lake. Work with others with similar interests and goals. Make a difference in the lives of others. Fairview Lake YMCA is looking for talented, caring and experienced individuals to join their outdoor education program team!
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Fairview Lake YMCA offers a summer resident camp, environmental education programs, retreats and conferences, and family camping and special programs.

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps

Environmental Education Instructors

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps provides a year-round residential outdoor education program that focuses on hands-on experiential education and outdoor courses for children in grades 2-8, and hosts conferences and retreats for a diverse group of people on the weekends. Located in the northwest corner of New Jersey, the 660-acre site with its 110-acre lake remains a virtually unspoiled natural wonderland that adjoins the Appalachian Trail and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The nearest town (small) is Newton and the campus is only an 1½ hour drive to New York City.

YMCA Job ListingAre you interested in teaching children about themselves and the nature that surrounds them? Environmental Education Instructors teach pre-approved academic curriculum for ecologies, facilitate the team-building course, and lead recreational activities that include archery, boating, climbing wall, hikes, science classes, campfire programs, and seasonally appropriate activities. Instructors will follow risk management guidelines at all times and provide opportunities so that each individual participant can experience success during an activity. Everyone will also lend a hand when it comes to projects and upkeep. Compensation starts at $14.59/hour plus meals when groups are at camp, housing (which includes a semiprivate room with a kitchen and living room complex), two weeks of paid training, and being part of an awesome community! A Bachelor's degree in teaching, biology, recreation or environment/outdoor education is preferred. Positions are available during the spring (March to mid-June) and fall (late August through November), with the opportunity to work multiple seasons (each with additional responsibilities). If you have a love and wonder for the natural world, enthusiasm working with children and are a team player and flexible in your teaching style, email your cover letter and resume to Tara O'Shea.

Tara O'Shea
Outdoor Center Director
Fairview Lake YMCA
1035 Fairview Lake Rd.
Newton, NJ 07860

(973) 383-9282
toshea@metroymcas.org
FairviewLakeYMCA.org

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YMCA Camp Bernie offers a wide range of programs, from Outdoor Education to Weekend Retreats and Conferences to Summer Camps.

YMCA Camp Bernie

Program Instructors

Nestled in the Schooley Mountains of northeast New Jersey (just two hours from New York City and Philadelphia), YMCA Camp Bernie offers weekend team building retreats and conferences, summer camp, and over 30 outdoor education programs that encourage a greater understanding of ourselves, our relationships, our environment, and the responsibility we all share in protecting our resources.

YMCA Job ListingNow seeking energetic and engaging individuals who are enthusiastic about providing excellent programing to a diverse population! Program Instructors lead classes with of 12-18 participants in activities such as team building, climbing, boating, archery, hiking, nature, crafts, and more in accordance with established lesson plans, assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment, and provide excellent customer service to all on-site guests. This position is designed to grow with you—providing basic training to those entering the field and continued training to advanced facilitators. Positions are available during the fall (end of August through the beginning of December) and spring (mid-April to mid-June, with opportunities to continue employment through the summer camp season). Must be able to work both weekdays and weekends. Compensation includes $500/week (35+ hours), housing (including utilities), and meals when groups are on-site. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and a Bachelor’s degree or in-progress education is preferred. Prior work, volunteer or educational experience in environmental studies, education, camping or recreation is a plus, and certification in CPR/first aid and Lifeguarding is preferred. If you love the outdoors, enjoy working with children and adults, and have a strong appreciation for and understanding of our natural environment, email your resume to HannahKate Grobin.

HannahKate Grobin (she/they)
Group Coordinator
YMCA Camp Bernie
327 Turkey Top Rd
Port Murray, NJ 07865

(908) 832-5315 ext 421
hgrobin@campbernieymca.org
CampBernieYMCA.org

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