Camp Program Leader (Live-On-Site)

YMCA of Honolulu; Waialua (HI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Honolulu seeks a Seasonal Program Instructor to lead a variety of safe and fun activities for students, families, and guests at Camp Erdman. The role includes occasional cabin turnover duties and living on-site in YMCA housing.

Camp Erdman operates 7 days a week; you will typically work Tue–Sat with weekends off periodically, and some weekend work may occur with days off elsewhere. This position embodies the YMCA mission and child-friendly approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a camp or outdoor recreational setting.
• Requires understanding of childhood development and group management in a general camp setting.

Responsibilities

• Understand and be in accord with the YMCA philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Be a role model for & develop positive meaningful relationships with youth.
• Provide children with the opportunities to make new friends and learn new activities.
• Be concerned with camper development & growth.
• Be aware of health and safety concerns.
• Ensure that each and every camper is included in the group.
• Ensure that Camp Erdman is a positive and memorable experience instilling a strong desire to return to every camper.
• Be consistent in following program policies and standards operating procedures.
• Work toward a team spirit and effort among the staff and children.
• Be on time for work and meetings.
• This position requires the Program Instructor to live on-site at Camp Erdman, in housing as assigned by the Camp Director of Outdoor Education.

Skills

Experience with children in camp/outdo

Child development & group management

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/AED & First Aid

TB test

High Ropes Facilitator Training

Lifeguard Training (YMCA/RCHP)

College experience preferred

Lifeguard certification preferred

Ropes facilitation experience preferred

Job description

The YMCA of Honolulu seeks a Seasonal Program Instructor to lead a variety of safe and fun activities for students, families, and guests at Camp Erdman. The role includes occasional cabin turnover duties and living on-site in YMCA housing.

Camp Erdman operates 7 days a week; you will typically work Tue–Sat with weekends off periodically, and some weekend work may occur with days off elsewhere. This position embodies the YMCA mission and child-friendly approach.