Winter 2026 PALS Program Specialist (Maui Only)

County Of Maui; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

County Of Maui is seeking program specialists for youth camps during the winter session (Dec 22–31, 2026), with training Dec 16–21, 2026, at various times and locations. Instructs youth ages 5-12 and may supervise staff in athletic, aquatic, cultural, and inclusive recreation activities. Requires high school diploma or GED, college preferred, and documentable training/experience; CPR/First Aid and Lifeguarding for pools/beach must be shown at interview. Valid Hawaii driver’s license recommended.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional college coursework preferred.
• Evidence of training or experience in a specialized recreational activity.
• Must obtain and maintain required certifications before duties.

Responsibilities

• Instructs youth ages 5-12 across activities including sports, aquatics, culture and the arts.
• Organizes and conducts activity and lesson plans; may supervise staff in specialized recreational activities.
• Works during the winter program (Dec 22–31, 2026) with training (Dec 16–21, 2026) at various locations.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Lifeguarding

Youth program instruction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Winter program dates are December 22, 2026 - December 31, 2026; Monday through Friday, excluding Holidays.

Training dates are December 16, 2026 - December 21, 2026, various times and locations.

Instructs youth ages 5-12 and may supervise staff in specialized recreational activities including but not limited to athletic sports, aquatics, culture and the arts, special interests, and inclusive recreation. Demonstrates thorough knowledge and skill in a particular specialty, instructs and applies techniques for a specialized activity or for inclusion in an activity; organizes and conducts activity and lesson plans for program participants of various age groups and abilities in a youth camp environment.Training & Experience: (1) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, one or more years of college preferred, and either completion of a formal course of instruction or training and at least two (2) years of experience in the specialized recreational activity. (Present or submit evidence of training or experience, e.g. official transcripts, resume with references, certification of proficiency in an area specified above, records of any voluntary experience in a specialty.)

TB Clearance: (Prior to Interview)

Vehicle & License Requirement: Must have a vehicle and a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).

*Special Requirement For Program Specialists assigned to: Pools and Beach – Standard CPR/First Aid AND Lifeguarding certificates. (Must present certificates at interview.)

If you have questions, please contact the PALS office at [phone].