Outdoor Education Assistant Director

YMCA • Waialua, HI

91d • $450

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
• Understanding of childhood development and group management in a camp setting
• High school diploma or GED
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• TB test required
• Ability to complete YMCA Camp Erdman's High Ropes Facilitator Training
• Ability to complete YMCA Lifeguard Training

Nice To Haves

• College experience
• YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• Ropes facilitation experience

Responsibilities

• Create staff schedules for Outdoor Education groups
• Ensure appropriate coverage of all activities
• Oversee Program Instructors to ensure they are on time and prepared
• Assist with program area maintenance and care
• Manage supply and inventory for all activities
• Oversee the general efficiency of activities throughout the day
• Be a role model and develop positive relationships with youth
• Provide opportunities for children to make new friends and learn new activities
• Ensure health and safety concerns are addressed
• Include every camper in the group
• Instill a strong desire to return to Camp Erdman in every camper
• Follow program policies and standard operating procedures
• Foster team spirit among staff and children
• Attend training and meetings as assigned
• Perform other duties as needed
• Ensure appropriate use of all camp supplies
• Work extended hours as required, including evenings and weekends

Benefits

• Weekly pay of $450
• On-site housing at Camp Erdman

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED