Reservoir Engineer jobs in Caldwell, ID

At the Y, we believe children discover themselves through interactions with others and having the freedom to explore. YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir immerses children in a community where making friends is natural, exploring new interests is encouraged, and discovering inner strength is guaranteed. YMCA Camp teaches self-reliance, instills a love for nature and the outdoors, and builds character and leadership—all amidst the fun of campfires, canoeing, archery, friends, zip-lining, paddleboarding, mentorships, ropes course, and so much more. YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir is positively the best way to change a child’s life.

Our YMCA Camp Horsethief Reservoir is ACA-Accredited.  This means that the American Camping Association, the only national accrediting body for camps of all types, has ensured that the YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir meets the accreditation standards for health, safety and risk management. ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp’s commitment to the well-being of campers and staff.

The 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 facilitating activities for conferences, groups and retreats. This position ensures that all programs are safe, friendly and a nurturing experience for participants. 

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience working with youth.
• Ability to live on site during scheduled program times.
• Experience facilitating group is preferred.
• 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:

Spring groups typically come Friday-Sunday or Tues-Friday. Needed 3 - 5 days weekly.

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 YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended. Previous YMCA staff may email their updated resume and cover letter to jobs@ymcatvidaho.org with the name of the job they are applying for in the subject line or apply through their existing UKG account.