Outdoor Education Assistant Director

YMCA of Honolulu•Waialua, HI

2d•$450•Onsite

About The Position

The Outdoor Education Assistant Director works closely with the Senior Program Director in creating staff schedules for Outdoor Education groups and ensuring appropriate coverage of all activities. Throughout the work week (Monday - Friday), the Assistant Director also plays an essential role in overseeing Program Instructors in ensuring they are on time and prepared for their activities as well as answering any questions that may come up. This job involves both leading and managing staff on a daily basis. The Assistant Director will have a daily checklist of tasks and duties to be completed, which includes, but is not limited to, assisting with creating staff schedules, program area maintenance and care including our live animal museum and native plant nursery, being primarily responsible for supply management and inventory for all activities, and overseeing the general efficiency of activities throughout the day. The Assistant Director must have a thorough understanding of the YMCA’s mission and goals, and a desire to work with children, adults, and other types of groups. Leadership skills, enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor, and self-control are all essential.

Requirements

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.
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.
Must share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns.
Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.

Nice To Haves

College experience is preferred.
Ropes facilitation experience preferred.
YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Works closely with the Senior Program Director in creating staff schedules for Outdoor Education groups and ensuring appropriate coverage of all activities.
Oversees Program Instructors, ensuring they are on time and prepared for their activities and answering any questions that may come up.
Leads and manages staff on a daily basis.
Assists with creating staff schedules.
Performs program area maintenance and care, including the live animal museum and native plant nursery.
Is primarily responsible for supply management and inventory for all activities.
Oversees the general efficiency of activities throughout the day.
Understands and is in accord with the YMCA philosophy, goals, and objectives.
Acts as a role model for and develops positive meaningful relationships with youth.
Provides children with opportunities to make new friends and learn new activities.
Is concerned with camper development and growth.
Is aware of health and safety concerns.
Ensures that each and every camper is included in the group.
Ensures that Camp Erdman is a positive and memorable experience, instilling a strong desire to return to every camper.
Is consistent in following program policies and standards operating procedures.
Works toward a team spirit and effort among the staff and children.
Is on time for work and meetings.
Lives on-site at Camp Erdman, in housing as assigned by the Camp Director Team.
Attends training & meetings as assigned.
Attends YMCA functions as assigned.
Performs other duties as needed.
Responsible for appropriate use of all camp supplies, including but not limited to recreational supplies & equipment, office supplies & machines.
Works extended hours as required, including some evening and weekend activities and/or training.