After School/Day Camp Counselor
SCHEDULE: | Monday thru Friday from 1:30pm to 5:30pm (during school year) Varies (During school breaks) |
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LOCATION: | Kahului/Wailuku/Haiku/Kihei |
SALARY RANGE: | $15.00 and up (based on experience) |
STATUS: | Part Time/Non-Exempt |
POSSIBLE WORK LOCATIONS
- Maui Family YMCA
- Pomaikai Elementary School
- Puukukui Elementary School
- Lihikai Elementary School
- Haiku Elementary School

POSITION SUMMARY
Provides direct supervision of a group of children in our afterschool and seasonal day camp programs. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: Honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supervises a group of children
- Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values
- Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards
- Attends staff meetings and trainings
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies
- Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions
- Have the ability to help with student’s homework during A+ hours
- Understand and be in accord with the YMCA philosophy, goals and objectives
- Be consistent in following program policies and standard operating procedures
- Ensure the safety, health and welfare of children assigned as well as all other children in the program
- Relate to the children with respect and understanding and realize you are an adult role model for them
- Be sensitive to each child’s needs and provide guidance toward positive human development
- Relate positively to parents, school personnel and others associated with the program
- Work toward a team spirit and effort among the staff and children
- Supervise and develop leadership potential with assigned volunteers
- Instruct children in a variety of activities with enthusiasm and creativity
- Be on time for work and meetings
- Attend all general and site staff meetings and training sessions and give input. Be open to criticism, suggestions and training from other staff
- Prepare and submit lesson plans on time as requested by the director
- Take initiative to research and develop new creative activities to enhance overall program
- Assume responsibility for all facilities, equipment and supplies of the site
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Certifications: CPR, Basic First Aid
- Child Abuse Prevention Training
- At least 15 years of age.
- Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and levels of students, parents and caregivers, and other Y staff and volunteers
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
BENEFITS
- CPR, and First Aid certifications provided by the Y at no cost to the applicant if hired
- Free Family Membership at the Maui YMCA
- 50% discount on all Y Programming on top of member discount
- Access to one of the best retirement plans available on the market today
Questions?
For more information regarding this position, feel free to contact our Youth Director, Ricky, at [email protected].