YMCA of Honolulu ยท 3 weeks ago
Overnight Program Director
Waialua, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$520/wk - $520/wkYMCA of Honolulu is seeking an Overnight Program Director for their summer camp program at Camp Erdman. This role involves leadership and management of camp counselors, ensuring high-quality programming and a positive experience for campers aged 7 to 17.
Health Wellness & Fitness
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Extremely organized
Comfortable working with people of all ages
Maintain high standards in physical and emotional safety
Effective communication
Management of staff's working expectations
Comfortable leading rules and activity assemblies for campers, staff, and parents
Part of the planning and training processes for the season
Self motivated individual
Comfortable fulfilling the 'see a need, fill a need' philosophy
Thorough understanding of the YMCA's mission and goals
Desire to work with children between the ages of 7 and 17
Leadership skills
Enthusiasm
Patience
Sense of humor
Self-control
Experience in leading and motivating staff
Implementing high-quality camp programs
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
Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view
Remains calm in challenging situations
Builds rapport and relates well to others
Listens for understanding and meaning
Speaks and writes effectively
Takes initiative to assist in developing others
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
Transfers learning from one situation to another
Establishes goals
Clarifies tasks
Plans work
Actively participates in meetings
Supports fundraising
Follows budgeting policies and procedures
Reports all financial irregularities immediately
Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships
Pursues self-development that enhances job performance
Demonstrates an openness to change
Seeks opportunities in the change process
Share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries
Completing mandatory Praesidium training
Reporting concerns
Successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks
Preferred
Valid Lifeguard Certification
Valid High Rope Certification
Valid Bus Driver Certification
Benefits
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.
Company
YMCA of Honolulu
Youth and Family Wellness
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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