Outdoor Experience Program Manager

Company: Ymcadetroit
Location: Detroit
Posted on: April 14, 2025

Job Description:

Metro Youth YMCA, 1401 Broadway St, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America Req #1447Monday, March 17, 2025The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you'll discover more than just a job-you'll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.Now Hiring a Outdoor Experience Program Manager at the YMCAYMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement PlanGeneral FunctionUnder the supervision of the Executive Director, the Outdoor Experience Program Manager will be responsible for managing all youth program components and operations associated with the "Youth Outdoors" program. The program has an intentional focus on providing camping, outdoor education, and other related experiences and opportunities to under-represented populations of youth in the outdoor sphere. The position will coordinate logistics, implement an annual calendar of activities, workshops, and demonstrations, and manage the financial compliance for programmatic-related costs. These activities include but are not limited to BOLD & GOLD Programs (Boys & Girls Outdoor Leadership Development), connecting the YMCA Outdoor Education curriculum and camping services to applicable Y Teen Achiever program elements.Education/Experience/Training/Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred, and an Associate's degree is required. 2 years working with youth aged 10-17 in educational or recreational settings is required.
  • 3-5 years of experience working in outdoor recreation settings preferred.
  • Must have the ability to focus on multiple projects, excellent customer service skills and be a team player.
  • Proficient swimmer, bicycler, and backpacker.
  • Experience cooking and camping in the outdoors.
  • Willingness to learn conflict mediation, restorative practice, and YMCA youth development skills.
  • Current Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
  • Current Wilderness First Responder certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
  • Current Driver's License and ability to obtain commercial license preferred.
  • Must be able to carry loads up to 40 pounds on multi-day wilderness trek and navigate varied natural terrain in inclement weather.Job Duties & Responsibilities
    • Implement the BOLD & GOLD program, training, recruitment, and evaluation.
    • Coordinate and participate in programming and activities with YMCA camping services and the Metro Youth YMCA branch, including planning trips, associated program components, providing and/or arranging transportation of campers and staff, and living with campers in tents and/or hostels when off-site.
    • Work with agencies involved with the Detroit Outdoors Collaborative on shared initiatives.
    • Ensure that BOLD & GOLD program environment, equipment and supplies are adequate, appropriate and safe for participants per program and Association guidelines.
    • Facilitate the learning of outdoor skills during wilderness-based courses.
    • Ensure a physically, mentally and emotionally safe environment.
    • Inventory and monitor equipment as needed.
    • Assist with developing, refining and implementing training and lesson plans.
    • Attend BOLD & GOLD required training and other Association and staff meetings as required.
    • Gather program testimonials, stories and media as requested.
    • Comply with all risk management policies.
    • Coordinate relevant information with other departments & organizations.
    • Act as a liaison/support resource to Detroit Outdoors Collaborative.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit ("YMCA") is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.
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