Teen Trip Leader

Our Commitment to Equity
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Summary

Teen Trip Leaders offer teens the opportunity to embark on sea kayaking trips and are currently looking for outstanding leaders to guide our teen participants on one week and multi-week adventures.

Orkila specializes in two types of expedition experiences. The first is our LDI Program courses. We offer two and three week LDI courses that combine wilderness travel with time spent at Orkila to take advantage of youth work experiences, time spent on a challenge course and service projects at Orkila and in the Orcas Island Community. Our pure expedition courses send teens out into the San Juan Islands for one, two and four weeks of adventure, peer to peer leadership and skill development. Trip leaders will often get the opportunity to lead both types of courses in a typical summer spent working at Camp Orkila.

To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org  

What you'll get from working at The Y  

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household  
• Free access to mental health resources  
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire  

*Some benefits only available to full-time staff  

HIRING RANGE:  $95/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the second season: $101/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for third season: $107/day, staff returning to the same or equivalent job for 4 or more seasons: $113/day. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises a group of participants while at camp and in the field. Ensures that all participants are accounted for and safe at all times.
• Participates in staff meetings and trainings.
• Assures that all of the program outcomes are met.
• Ensures the health and safety of all participants and staff.
• Teaches participants proper equipment usage and assures that all equipment is well maintained.
• Maintains communication with supervisor as determined.
• Communicates personal or camper needs to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Accepts other duties as assigned.

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 21 years of age or older.
• Current Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current Wilderness First Responder or WEMT very strongly preferred.
• Lifeguard Certification strongly preferred.
• Documented skills in one or more of the following: kayaking, rock climbing, and backpacking.
• Skills in teen leadership development.
• Willingness and ability to meet the rigorous physical demands of the position.
• Ability to meet YMCA driving requirements preferred.
• Current food handlers permit preferred.
• Ability to participate in activities that involve rigorous activity in an outdoor setting, including, but not limited to hiking, boating, camping and swimming.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

OUR VALUES:

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace; all job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.