Outdoor Education Naturalist Part-Time and On-Call

Description: The Point Bonita YMCA is a leader and partner in providing life-changing nature programs that develop community responsibility and respect for our environment. We are located in the Marin Headlands of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, on a peninsula overlooking the entrance to the San Francisco Bay.

Job Summary: The Naturalist is responsible for teaching and maintaining the safety of 10-16 students while exploring themes of environment, history, and community in the Marin Headlands. The Naturalist is expected to participate in paid training, including the observation of others while in the field, and develop an environmentally-based curriculum that emphasizes outdoor and cooperative activities for students grades K-12, from a variety of socio-economic, cultural, geographic, and educational backgrounds. Individual programs run from 1-5 days and Naturalists must be available for the entire length of a school's stay. The position requires the physical ability to participate in strenuous activities, the knowledge and skill to lead and educate, and the ability to exercise a supervisory or disciplinary relationship over minors.

Qualifications:
• At least 15 units in recreation, education, natural sciences, or a related field. A Baccalaureate degree is desirable but not required.
- One (1) year experience working with children, preferably in outdoor or environmental education.
- Team-Building/Group Challenge Facilitation Skills.
- The ability to earn current First Aid and AED/CPR certifications.
- The physical, visual, and auditory capabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- The ability to work flexible hours, including nights and some weekends.
- Available for part-time work (10-30 hours/week)
Salary: $10.61/hour
Deadline: November 15, 2011 or open until filled
Available: January, 2012
Procedure: E-Mail Resume and Cover Letter
Contact Name: Kyyio Cecil Raditz
Contact Address: 981 Fort Barry, GGNRA, Sausalito, CA 94965
Contact Website: www.pointbonitaymca.org

This is a part-time job.
This is at a non-profit organization.
Please, no phone calls about this job!