Overnight Camp Coordinator

YMCA of Honolulu; Waialua (HI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Referral bonuses

Discounts on Y programs

Job summary

The Overnight Camp Coordinator at YMCA of Honolulu collaborates with the Overnight Program Director and oversees the Summer Activity Specialist team. The role includes scheduling, quality control, and stepping in wherever needed to ensure a strong camp experience for ages 7–17.

A robust summer camp background and bus certification are essential. As a leader, you will develop staff, foster meaningful relationships, and uphold the YMCA mission while delivering engaging programs in a dynamic summer

Qualifications

• Requires extensive summer camp experience.
• Bus certification is required.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate staff and deliver high-quality camp programs.
• Professional conduct and strong interpersonal skills with children ages 7–17.

Responsibilities

• Be a role model and supervise camp counselors, ensuring quality programming and adherence to camp rules.
• Provide positive, meaningful relationships with youth and help them form new friendships.
• Plan and lead innovative programming, while aligning with Camp Erdman schedule and routines.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings and support staff development.
• Assist in budgeting, safety, and program quality control as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Relationship building

Program quality

Tools

Bus Certification

Job description

$450 / Weekly

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Overnight Camp Coordinator works closely with the Overnight Program Director and oversees the Summer Activity Specialist team. This includes making their schedules, assisting in program quality control and is able to help in any area of camp that needs extra attention. This position is for somebody with a lot of Summer Camp experience. This position is a great fit for somebody who carries themself professionally, can handle stressful situations and is exceptional at building relationships. This position requires a bus certification. The Overnight Camp Coordinator must have a thorough understanding of the YMCA's mission and goals, and a desire to work with children between the ages of 7 and 17. Leadership skills, enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor and self-control are all essential. The Overnight Camp Coordinator should have experience in leading and motivating staff as well as implementing high-quality camp programs. This person must be a self starter, and comfortable with the "see a need, fill a need" philosophy.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Leadership:

• Be a role model for & develop positive relationships with camp counselors.
• Actively supervise and support camp counselors, enabling them to provide high quality programming. Hold camp counselors accountable to camp rules and expectations.
• Ensure camp counselors get adequate time off.
• Assist with staff training

Child Development:

• 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 aware of health and safety concerns.
• Ensure that Camp Erdman is a positive and memorable experience instilling a strong desire to return in every camper.

Programming:

• Provide innovative and fun programming including leading skill tracks and cabin times.
• Operate your program within the Camp Erdman schedule.
• Foster a sense of ownership in programs and facilities.
• Other duties as required that pertain to the operation of a summer camp.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Mission and Community Oriented:

• Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

People Oriented:

• Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations.
• Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Listen for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
• Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Results Oriented:

• Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for participants.
• Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member/participant experience.
• Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings.
• Supports fundraising.
• Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.

Personal Development Oriented:

• Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships.
• Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
• Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.

COMPENSATION:

$450 / Weekly

POSITION DURATION:

May 15, 2027 - August 1, 2027

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Overnight Camp Coordinator works closely with the Overnight Program Director and oversees the Summer Activity Specialist team. This includes making their schedules, assisting in program quality control and is able to help in any area of camp that needs extra attention. This position is for somebody with a lot of Summer Camp experience. This position is a great fit for somebody who carries themself professionally, can handle stressful situations and is exceptional at building relationships. This position requires a bus certification. The Overnight Camp Coordinator must have a thorough understanding of the YMCA's mission and goals, and a desire to work with children between the ages of 7 and 17. Leadership skills, enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor and self-control are all essential. The Overnight Camp Coordinator should have experience in leading and motivating staff as well as implementing high-quality camp programs. This person must be a self starter, and comfortable with the "see a need, fill a need" philosophy.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Leadership:

• Be a role model for & develop positive relationships with camp counselors.
• Actively supervise and support camp counselors, enabling them to provide high quality programming. Hold camp counselors accountable to camp rules and expectations.
• Ensure camp counselors get adequate time off.
• Assist with staff training

Child Development:

• 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 aware of health and safety concerns.
• Ensure that Camp Erdman is a positive and memorable experience instilling a strong desire to return in every camper.

Programming:

• Provide innovative and fun programming including leading skill tracks and cabin times.
• Operate your program within the Camp Erdman schedule.
• Foster a sense of ownership in programs and facilities.
• Other duties as required that pertain to the operation of a summer camp.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Mission and Community Oriented:

• Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

People Oriented:

• Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations.
• Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Listen for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
• Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Results Oriented:

• Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for participants.
• Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member/participant experience.
• Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings.
• Supports fundraising.
• Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.

Personal Development Oriented:

• Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships.
• Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
• Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.

Preferred Certifications:

• Valid Lifeguard Certification
• Valid High Rope Certification
• Valid Bus Driver Certification

Why the Y?:

• Free Y membership with employment
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

Child Protection Commitment:

The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.

*See job opportunities page for full details