Integrated Education Program Coordinator
As an Integrated Education Coordinator, you will help students reconnect with one another, celebrate their successes and support their social-emotional learning growth while engaging in a fun overnight camp experience. Integrated Education Coordinators ensure the quality programming models of the YMCA’s core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility (HCRR) through coaching, supervision, and observation of staff.
We are elated by your interest in learning more about our work and joining our seasonal staff team. We are looking for mature, enthusiastic, and hardworking individuals who role model the principles of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility (HCRR) in words and actions to be a member of the Sherman Lake YMCA Integrated Education (I.E.) team.
Position Overview:
Qualifications:
Applicants must be 21 years or older, available Monday through Friday, days and overnights.
Responsibilities:
IE Coordinators will serve as staff lead for assigned school groups and lead high-quality programming throughout our 3-5 day residential and/or day programs.
The IE Coordinator will collaborate with the I.E. Program Director and teachers to ensure that students are provided with a positive social-emotional learning experience.
As an I.E. Instructor, you will begin the I.E. experience with a community commitment and team building and will facilitate experiential activities such as archery and rock climbing while teaching social-emotional life skills.
Set up and facilitate all programs run through Sherman Lake YMCA Camp such as climbing, archery/mineshaft, fire building, team building/low ropes, kayaking/canoeing, geocaching/orienteering, nature & art (training provided).
Positive reinforcement, character education integration, and strength-based approach to program delivery and conflict resolution using Sherman Lake YMCA’s tools and policies.
Spend the nights in cabins with the students as necessary and/or be the main overnight contact for I.E. Instructors and teachers in collaboration with I.E. Program Director(s).
Salary Range:
$110/day
Benefits include shared housing and meals during the program, along with a seasonal YMCA membership.
Dates of Employment:
This is a seasonal, full-time position. Positions are available during the Fall (late August-early December) and Winter/Spring (early February - early June). Free certification courses are available for Sherman Lake Integrated Education staff before staff training.
Sherman Lake YMCA Values and Objectives:
All programs are designed to reinforce the four principles of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility (HCRR). How everyone relates to one another is the most important aspect of our YMCA camp programs. We integrate HCRR into every program at Sherman Lake YMCA with great intention of providing tools to youth so they may be successful in relationship building, emotion management, responsibility, empathy, and personal development tools.
Honesty – Truthfulness, and genuineness with self and others.
Caring – To show loving kindness, compassion, and empathy for the interest of others.
Respect – Honor toward others, humility.
Responsibility – Trustworthiness; dependable.
Staff Performance Objectives:
To connect with each student quickly and make students feel welcome and included.
To participate 100% in activities and enjoy playing and role modeling HCRR.
To model the values and mission statement of Sherman Lake YMCA.
To recognize and effectively resolve conflicts based on camp values and procedures.
To seek out and use camp resources to create meaningful, unique experiences for youth.
To work proactively and collaboratively with students and fellow staff showing spontaneity and creativity.
To create a safe environment and unique experiences for students.
Why Sherman Lake YMCA Camp?
Each person who works at the Sherman Lake YMCA is selected because of their strength of character, professionalism, demonstrated commitment to mentoring children, and their ability to role model the principles of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility (HCRR) through words and actions.
Award-Winning Programs:
The Sherman Lake YMCA Integrated Education (I.E.) program received the Eleanor Eells Award for Program Excellence. This award honors programs that develop effective, creative responses to the needs of people or societal problems using the camp environment and programs that effectively demonstrate the positive contributions camping has made to the well-being of individuals and society.
Your Challenge and Reward:
Working at camp is truly one of the most challenging and rewarding opportunities you will experience. Sherman Lake YMCA staff are provided with ample training and opportunities to grow and develop skills valuable in any work environment, including leadership skills, personal development skills, group work and collaboration skills, and communication skills. If you, like us, are excited by the opportunities and undeterred by the challenges of working at the Sherman Lake YMCA…if you want to share your talents and experiences with kids and fellow staff…if you support the teamwork that makes Sherman Lake YMCA special and will project that support by your own example…if you want to experience a lifetime of growth and personal accomplishment…we look forward to reviewing your application!
Other Integrated Education Positions:
Integrated Education Instructor
Integrated Education Program Director