Naturalist II (Y Rangers Program)- Presidio YMCA

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Our Organizational Culture
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Position Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Camp Coordinator, the Naturalist II (Y Rangers Program) is responsible for teaching and maintaining the safety of students and campers while exploring themes of environment, history, community, and wellness. Naturalist II’s develop and deliver environmentally based curriculum and community-building experiences that emphasize environmental and cooperative outdoor activities and nature engagement for students in grades K-10 and from a variety of socio-economic, cultural, geographic and educational backgrounds. The position requires the physical ability to participate in strenuous activities and the knowledge and skill to lead and educate while making learning fun! 

Naturalist II’s will serve as the liaison between the Y-Rangers program, participating YMCA branches and programmatic partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and lead environmental, outdoor, group-building and wellness activities for students in grades K-10, from a variety of socio-economic, cultural, geographic and educational backgrounds.
• Create and implement curriculum that integrates YMCA goals and objectives, that is relevant to programmatic goals of the YMCA and program partners, as well as the needs of your campers.
• Serve as the nature engagement unit director for assigned camp cohorts.
• Support branch camp counselors in matters of camper behavior and other needs as they arise.
• Facilitate relationships with park partners.
• Adhere to all YMCA of San Francisco, Point Bonita YMCA and National Park Service procedures and regulations, including safety, timeliness, mandated reporting, and risk management.
• Maintain program supplies and fulfill assigned housekeeping and coordinating responsibilities.
• Maintain current trainings and certifications and attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Facilitate implementation of program surveys as required.
• Communicate programmatic needs to supervisor as needed.
• Aid and comfort sick or injured participants to the level of your training; facilitate additional emergency and medical response as necessary.
• Maintain professional image through dress, nametag, actions, and relationships with others.
• Complete all mandatory ADP LMS safety training and Y-USA e-Learning before the first shift in the facility.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
• Demonstrate the Character Counts values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
• Demonstrates competencies and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of Advancing our Mission and Cause, Building Relationships, Leading Operations and Developing & Inspiring Others.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• A minimum of 12 units of education, natural sciences, recreation or related field
• Knowledge in at least some of the following areas: general ecological concepts, natural and cultural history, geology, team building, storytelling, social and environmental health
• Must be available for program schedule; Monday-Friday from mid-June through mid-August
• Experience working with youth, teens, and adults
• Experience using effective teaching techniques with students in grades K-10
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certificates required within 30 days of hire.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and manage large groups of youth in a variety of settings
• Fingerprint background check clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree
• Prior curriculum development experience
• Bilingual Spanish and/or Cantonese language skills
• Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder certified

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• You must have physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationships over minors.  Fingerprints will be taken upon commencement of employment and will be submitted to the Association Office human resources department prior to beginning the first day of work.  
• Staff working on school campuses will be required to complete additional COVID safety training.
• Note that you will be in the field the entire time when facilitating programs.

Disclaimers

• Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification. Some positions may also require a credit check.
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA of Greater San Francisco promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please contact your manager if you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
• This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified by management as needed.
• Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Salary Description
This is a Seasonal Full-Time position. You will be paid bi-weekly at a rate ranging from $20.18-$26.00/hr.