Farm Outdoor Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a member of the East Valley team, you will facilitate innovative outdoor experiences that help guests of all ages deepen relationships and rediscover a love of learning. The Farm Outdoor Instructor is responsible for the preparation and delivery of programs offered through the Environmental Education, Teambuilding, and Retreats programs which include but are not limited to guided farm and garden tours, hikes, ecology lessons, teambuilding, adventure education, archery, boating crafts and facilitating high and low ropes elements. The Farm Outdoor Instructor will also assist with the day to day care of Frost Valley’s educational farm and livestock as well work with the Farm Director to create programs and hire staff for the summer season. The Farm Outdoor Instructor may also assist with gardening programs in our West Valley.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate, plan and implement programs with small groups of students and guests in a wide variety of programs.
• Prepare, develop, and maintain program spaces and resources for use by staff and participants.
• Assist with the care and maintenance of the garden and farm in the East Valley.
• Serve as host for groups.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.
• Assist with the hiring of staff for Farm Camp.
• Create and implement new programs that align with the goals and objectives of Frost Valley YMCA.
• Serve as a substitute at the Frost Valley Day Care and After Care as needed.
• This position requires weekend work
• Embrace the Frost Valley YMCA’s eight core values of respect, responsibility, caring, honesty, community, diversity, stewardship and inclusion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open until filled

RATE OF PAY:

Seasonal employment from April '24 to June '24 (seasonal gross pay range $6,080- $7,296), includes shared housing on site (with a private room) and meals included (when guests are on property).

If interested in extending employment past Spring seasonal capacity, ask the hiring manager about our Summer seasonal roles.

Medical/dental/life insurance will be offered if extending seasonal employment and after completion of 60 days service

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Bachelor’s degree in Youth Development, Education, Outdoor Recreation or equivalent life experiences
• Experience with gardening and or livestock management is preferred, but not required.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with youth in a camp or YMCA setting
• Possess current First Aid/CPR certification (certifications can be earned upon hire at Frost Valley)
• Excellent communication and organization skills, a strong and reliable leader
• Successful working under pressure and safety-minded in decision-making
• Available to work evenings and weekend
• Possess a valid US Driver’s License and be able to pass internal FV driver training

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
• Employee may be required to traverse on rough terrain
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate