Full-Time
Outdoor Education Assistant Director
Posted on 9/10/2026
YMCA of Honolulu
Youth, wellness and community programs
Compensation Overview
$450/wk
Waialua, HI, USA
In Person
The position requires living on-site at Camp Erdman in assigned housing.
Bachelor's
 Education (1) |
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- Experience working with children or adults in a camp or outdoor recreational setting is required.
- Understanding of childhood development and group management in a general camp setting is required.
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification are required.
- A TB test is required.
- Ability to successfully complete YMCA Camp Erdman’s High Ropes Facilitator Training is required.
- Ability to successfully complete YMCA Lifeguard Training is required.
- Ability to uphold professional boundaries, complete mandatory Praesidium training, and report child-protection concerns is required.
- Successful completion of comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks, is required.
- Work closely with the Senior Program Director to create staff schedules for Outdoor Education groups and ensure appropriate coverage of all activities.
- Oversee Program Instructors to ensure they are on time and prepared for their activities and answer questions that arise.
- Lead and manage staff on a daily basis.
- Assist with creating staff schedules.
- Maintain and care for program areas, including the live animal museum and native plant nursery.
- Manage supplies and inventory for all activities.
- Oversee the general efficiency of activities throughout the day.
- Understand and support the YMCA philosophy, goals, and objectives.
- Serve as a role model and develop positive, meaningful relationships with youth.
- Provide children with opportunities to make new friends and learn new activities.
- Support camper development and growth.
- Monitor health and safety concerns.
- Ensure every camper is included in the group.
- Follow program policies and standard operating procedures.
- Promote team spirit and effort among staff and children.
- Use camp supplies and recreational equipment, office supplies, and office machines appropriately.
- Attend assigned training, meetings, and YMCA functions.
- Work extended hours as required, including some evening and weekend activities and training.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- College experience is preferred.
- Ropes facilitation experience is preferred.
- YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is preferred.
YMCA of Honolulu is a nonprofit organization offering youth development, fitness, aquatics, camps and community programs across Oahu. Its branches and program sites serve children, adults and families through classes, childcare, leadership activities, recreation and health-focused services. Staff and volunteers adapt programs to local community needs while operating within the broader YMCA mission. The organization combines membership-based wellness facilities with charitable and educational work rather than functioning as a commercial gym chain. Its workforce combines specialist delivery, customer support and business operations.
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