Job Opportunity

Primary Purpose

The Camp Director of Retreats and Family Programs is responsible for the booking, preparation, and delivery of all retreat and family programming throughout the year associated with YMCA Camp H.R. Erdman. The Camp Director of Retreats and Family Programs will assume ownership of Camp Erdman’s Summer Teen programs as well as assist in various Teen events year round. This position aligns all programs with the strategic goals of the YMCA of Honolulu, and is responsible for annual goals for program, financial, and personnel performance. This position reports to the Senior Program Director at Camp Erdman.

Essential Duties/Functions

• Book and retain retreat and family groups, in-line with agreed upon, annual goals.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets across all retreat and family programs, in-line with agreed upon, annual goals.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, manage, evaluate, and retain staff members across all retreat and family programs, in-line with agreed upon, annual goals.
• Assist in creating, designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating all retreat and family programs, in-line with agreed upon, annual goals.
• Lead the direct supervision of all seasonal staff for retreat and family programs while participants are in camp or otherwise in program.
• In conjunction with other Camp Director’s, assist in the general maintenance and upkeep of the pool and various camp-owned vehicles.
• This position requires the Director to live on-site, year-round at Camp Erdman, in housing as assigned by the Branch Executive Director.
• Participate in the management, maintenance, and operation of other YMCA Camp Erdman facilities, as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Participate in, and support all philanthropic activities at Camp Erdman, as assigned, with particular attention to the
• Annual Support Campaign. Performance measured in-line with agreed upon, annual goals.
• Participate in the work of the Camp Erdman branch Board of Managers, as assigned.
• Role model, for schools, parents, campers, staff, partners, and peers, the Mission and values of the YMCA of Honolulu.

Qualification Requirements

Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver exceptional customer service to a broad
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, well organized and demonstrated ability to
• Demonstrated skill and depth of knowledge in the areas of group work processes, program and staff management
• Demonstrated, successful financial management skills
• Must be proficient in Google Suite programs
• Ability to operate other software applications as required.

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; related field
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of previous experience in program development, managing, operating, planning and staff development in outdoor education programming, resident camping or related fields preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Able to be CPR/AED, Oxygen or First Aid
• TB clearance