What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Outdoor Educator position at YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties?
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking an After School Outdoor Educator to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year!
The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
As an After School Outdoor Educator, you will provide mentorship, leadership, and instruction for students in Outdoor Environmental Education outreach programs. In this position, you will help plan and deliver a program for students, providing each participant with the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially.
Key Responsibilities:
- Help create a safe and educational environment that fosters curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.
- Assist with curriculum enhancement and development focusing on afterschool progressive environmental education.
- Conduct and assist with other off-site programs, including slide shows for schools, cabin leader trainings, and marketing opportunities such as staffing a booth at a fair, as needed.
- You will provide mentorship, leadership, and instruction for students in Outdoor Environmental Education outreach programs.
- You will help plan and deliver a program for students, providing each participant with the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially.
Are you a good fit?
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, or the Natural Sciences (preferred).
- A minimum of two years’ experience in the field of outdoor and environmental education, and demonstrated ability to work with members and staff of all ages.
- Positive attitude and previous experience with school aged children and diverse populations.
- You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Knowledge of ecological concepts and camp activities
- Current Driver’s License, CPR, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications. Lifeguard certification preferred.
- Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and complete other online and in-person training as required.
- Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
Wage: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on qualifications
Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Location: Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA
Benefits:
All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:
- A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
- Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
- Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
- 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:
- HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
- Willamette Dental Plan
- VSP Vision Plan
Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.
Salary : $18 - $20
