Lead Camp Outdoor Facilitator-YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir

YMCA Lead Camp Outdoor Facilitator - Summer 2027

Location: YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir | Cascade, Idaho

Season: May 17 - July 31, 2027

Are you passionate about working with youth, exploring the outdoors, and making a lasting difference in the lives of children? Join our team as a Lead Camp Outdoor Facilitator for Summer 2027!

YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir is seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and adventurous individuals who are ready to lead by example, support fellow counselors, and create unforgettable summer experiences for campers.

Make a Difference at Camp

At the Y, we believe children discover who they are through meaningful relationships, new experiences, and the freedom to explore. YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir provides a welcoming outdoor community where friendships flourish, new interests take shape, and confidence grows.

Through campfires, canoeing, archery, zip-lining, paddleboarding, ropes courses, mentorship, and countless other adventures, campers develop self-reliance, leadership skills, a love of nature, and strong character.

As a Lead Camp Outdoor Facilitator, you'll help create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where every camper can learn, grow, build friendships, and thrive. You'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact that lasts long after summer ends!

The Lead Camp Outdoor Facilitator is responsible for assisting with the planning, leading and implementing of Outdoor Education experiences for participants in a group setting. This position is also responsible for assisting the Director and Coordinator with administrative and leadership responsibilities, including supervising Outdoor Facilitator staff, being the on-site point of contact for group questions, and facilitating activities for conferences, groups and retreats. This position ensures that all programs are safe, friendly and a nurturing experience for participants.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Director and Coordinators with leadership, supervision, and facilitation of staff and group participants.
• Develop intentional relationships with participants, staff and volunteers that result in having fun and making new friends.
• Create an environment that fosters safety through the education of participants using the Y voice attributes and by role modeling safe behavior.
• Implement the established curriculum that achieves the five Cause Measurements goals.
• Effectively communicate with participants and leadership using the Y voice attributes and providing feedback when necessary.
• Resolve concerns and issues. Follow appropriate incident response procedures.
• Organize, supervise, and facilitate participants in a variety of environmental programming, in a variety of weather conditions.
• Provide program volunteers with on-going support.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience working with youth.
• Ability to live on site during scheduled program times.
• Experience facilitating groups required.
• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.

Schedule:

This is a seasonal position from May 17, 2027, through July 31, 2027. Applicants must be able to live onsite at camp during program operations. Onsite housing/room and board are all provided at no cost. Workdays can be both weekdays and weekends with days off between groups.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people-regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How to Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.