Retreats Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Referral bonuses

Discounts on YMCA programs

Job summary

YMCA of Honolulu seeks a Coordinator of Rentals & Retreats for Camp Erdman to lead rentals and retreats, supervise the cleaning crew, and support hospitality services. The role requires living on-site and coordinating with the Senior Program Director to ensure a safe, engaging camp experience for diverse groups.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, patience, humor, and sound judgment, with responsibilities including inventory management and collaboration with the Inclusion Program.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• CPR/AED and First Aid are required.
• TB test is required.
• Must complete YMCA Camp Erdman’s High Ropes Facilitator Training.
• Must complete YMCA Lifeguard Training.
• College degree is preferred.
• YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred.
• Ropes facilitation experience preferred.
• Willingness to become YMCA Mini Bus certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead camp activities, support hospitality services, and manage general camp operations.
• Supervise and mentor youth and adults in a safe, inclusive environment.
• Maintain inventory and condition reports for department supplies.
• Ensure rental facilities and camp areas are clean, safe, and well maintained.
• Collaborate with the Inclusion Program for young adults assisting with facility tasks.
• Live on-site at Camp Erdman as assigned by Camp Director Team.

Skills

Experience working with children orad

Understanding of childhood development

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/AED and First Aid

TB test

YMCA High Ropes Facilitator Training

YMCA Lifeguard Training

College degree preferred

Lifeguard Certification preferred

Ropes facilitation experience preferred

YMCA Mini Bus certification preferred

Job description

COMPENSATION:

$450 / Weekly

POSITION DURATION:

November 15th, 2026 - May 15th, 2027

POSITION SUMMARY:

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Under the supervision of the Senior Program Director, the Coordinator of Rentals & Retreats is responsible for leading a variety of safe, engaging camp activities, supporting hospitality services, and performing general camp operations. This role serves as a friend, mentor, and positive role model to all groups utilizing the camp. The Coordinator must demonstrate a strong understanding of the YMCA’s mission and values and possess a genuine desire to work with children, adults, and diverse group populations. Successful candidates will bring strong leadership skills, enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor, and sound judgment. This position includes coverage of one Manager on Duty shift per week. The Coordinator of Rentals & Retreats leads the Cleaning Crew and reports directly to the Senior Program Director. Additional responsibilities include maintaining inventory and condition reports for all department-related supplies, ensuring rental facilities and general camp areas are clean, safe, and well maintained, and collaborating closely with the Inclusion Program for young adults who assist with facility cleanliness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 Team.
• Other responsibilities depending on bandwidth and demands, negotiated between Retreats Director and Retreats Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills/Knowledge:

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

Education/Training:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• CPR/AED and First Aid required.
• TB test required.
• Must be able to successfully complete YMCA Camp Erdman’s High Ropes Facilitator Training.
• Must be able to successfully complete YMCA Lifeguard Training.
• College degree is preferred.
• YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred.
• Ropes facilitation experience preferred.
• Willingness to become YMCA Mini Bus certified preferred.

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.

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