Sherman Lake YMCA is seeking mature, enthusiastic, and hardworking Integrated Education Instructors who role model honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.
Located on 365 acres of forested woodland and waterfront in Augusta, Michigan, the Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center delivers unique overnight camping experiences through the discovery of the great outdoors, skill development, and guidance in the importance of building healthy relationships. With a focus on building social emotional learning skills through experiential activities, students leave with a skill set of character-building activities that will support them throughout their lives. Integrated Education Program staff play an integral role in building character and developing social emotional learning skills for over 5,000 students in community schools through this award-winning overnight program.
Now seeking mature, enthusiastic, and hardworking individuals who role model the principles of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility through words and actions to become a member of the Integrated Education team! Integrated Education Instructors will use an experiential and character-based curriculum to deliver 3-5 days of overnight camp programs for local area schools. Responsibilities include setting up a cabin group of students and facilitating programs that include climbing, archery & mineshaft, fire building, team building & low ropes, kayaking & canoeing, geocaching & orienteering, nature and art (with training provided). This is a great opportunity for individuals (18 & older) who are interested in working with youth and educators in the recreation field. Compensation ranges from $85-$110/day (with bumps available based on active lifeguarding certification), plus shared housing, meals when groups are onsite, and YMCA seasonal membership. Positions are available during the winter/spring (early February to early June, with a summer camp job option) and the fall season (late August to early December). Staff will need to be available Monday through Friday, days and overnights. If you are looking to broaden your teaching strategies outside of the classroom setting and believe in a student-centered program, learn more at ShermanLakeYMCA.org.
Spring 2025 Season Job Openings!
Sherman Lake YMCA is currently seeking Integrated Education Instructors & Coordinators for the spring 2025 season (early February to early June).
During the school year Sherman Lake YMCA offers their patented Integrated Education School Camp Program that combines emotional intelligence and social skills to foster an aptitude and attitude for constructive accomplishment. View the experience.