Summer PALS Program Specialist; Maui

Position: Summer 2026 PALS Program Specialist (Maui Only)
Salary: $26.04 Hourly
Location : Maui County (various), HI
Job Type: Non Civil Service
Job Number: R-12452
Department: Department of Parks - PALS Division
Opening Date: 02/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
Summer program dates are June 8, 2026 - July 24, 2026;
Monday through Friday, excluding Holidays.

Training dates are June 1, 2026 - June 5, 2026, various times and locations.

Instructs youth ages 5-12 and may supervise staff in specialized recreational activities including but not limited to athletic sports, aquatics, culture and the arts, and special interests. Demonstrates thorough knowledge and skill in a particular specialty, instructs and applies techniques for a specialized activity; organizes and conducts activity and lesson plans for program participants of various age groups and abilities in a youth camp environment.
Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training &

Experience:

(1) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, one or more years of college preferred, and either completion of a formal course of instruction or training and at least 2 years of experience in the specialized recreational activity. (Present or submit evidence of training or experience, e.g. official transcripts, resume with references, certification of proficiency in an area specified above, records of any voluntary experience in a specialty.)

TB Clearance: (Prior to Interview)

Vehicle & License Requirement:
Must have a vehicle and a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type
3).


* Special Requirement For Program Specialists assigned to:
Pools - Standard CPR/First Aid AND Lifeguarding certificates. (Must present certificates at interview.)
Supplemental Information

If you have questions, please contact the PALS office at .
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section.

An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.
EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
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