Bus Driver & Activity Specialist

YMCA of Honolulu • Waialua, HI

18d

About The Position

The Specialist will be the primary transport and facilitator for a specialty camp in the mornings, and will facilitate an “Ohana Time” activity in the afternoons. Bus drivers will also on a rotation basis drive our airport and Nu’uanu Pick Up and Drop Off Routes on check in and check out days, and will work some Saturdays as a staff trip driver (Will be given another off day throughout the week to make up for the Saturday work). In an attempt to customize staff experience, the options for Specialty Camp and Ohana Time Activities will be listed below. It will be asked in the interview process which of these specialty camps and activities applicants have the most applicable experience and true passion to head for the summer. Please have your ideal Morning and Afternoon pairing options prepared. All activity specialists will work closely with the Overnight Camp Coordinator (direct supervisor) and must be comfortable receiving constructive feedback and executing tasks provided by said Coordinator. All Activity Specialists must have a thorough understanding of the YMCA’s mission and goals, and a desire to work with children. Leadership skills, enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor and self-control are all essential. All activity specialists work together on a rotational basis to plan and execute evening programs such as Large Group Games, Campfire Programs, Camp Dance, Camp Out, and have the innovation and creativity skills to do so in a new and exciting manner for our campers and their fellow staff. All activity specialists must want to go the extra mile for an exceptional camper and staff experience.

Requirements

• Bus Driver Certification required
• Must be a high school graduate
• Experience working with children
• CPR/AED and First Aid required
• TB test required
• Ability to be physically active all day

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• 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 to 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 training and meetings.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED