Director, Olino Pathways

Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Job Purpose:

The Director of ‘Olino Pathways Sports is responsible for collaboratively developing, modeling, and upholding an organization-wide vision of positive youth development rooted in expertise in sports, athletics, sports medicine, and weight training. The Director will provide leadership and direction to the Managers, Coordinators, guest athletes, volunteers, partner organizations, and visiting partners associated with programs. Programming will consist of drop-in engagement opportunities as well as long-term, cohort-based, skill-building opportunities. All programming will integrate into LC’s holistic wraparound support services. Working collaboratively with other leaders, the Director will maintain a state-wide view and awareness of youth interests and needs and will lead efforts to develop responsive, accessible, and engaging programming. Additionally, in collaboration with other program leaders and the Director of Lili’uokalani Center Facilities, the Director will oversee a robust schedule of guest athletes, speakers, and events.

Lili’uokalani Center (LC):

Informed by a deep understanding of the adolescent experience and grounded in Hawaiian culture, the new LC will provide Hawaiian youth with opportunities to connect to peers and mentors, receive supportive services, and discover pathways to passion, purpose, and prosperity. LC will be LT’s signature youth development hub for culture, creativity, technology, and play, and will serve as a resource center where youth can connect to vital supports and a vibrant community. LC will be a safe space located in urban Honolulu where youth are inspired to pursue their dreams, including exploring pathways in the arts, sports, technology, and entrepreneurship while receiving wraparound support to help them reach their goals and become thriving adults. A primary function of LC will be to provide a space for young people to play, to learn, to find connection and inspiration, and to experience joy. Currently under construction, LC is set to open in the fall of 2025.

Program Oversight:

• Oversee the creation and implementation of the Sports and Athletics elements of the new LC’s ‘Olino Pathways programs.
• Cultivate local, national, and international partnerships to inspire kamali’i, ensure best practices, and increase opportunities for kamali’i.
• Grow the sports program at LC to include new sports opportunities within LC and explore partnerships for additional sports outside of LC’s facility.
• Provide direct supervision to the ‘Olino Pathways Manager, fostering teamwork, collaboration, positivity, and inspiration.
• Work collaboratively with LC and LT leadership to increase program integration, focusing on ensuring that wraparound supports are built into programming in a meaningful way.
• Collaborate with the ’Olino Pathways Manager to oversee the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of the athletic program staff, guests, and volunteers.
• Lead, in collaboration with Pathways Managers, Coordinators, partners, and Youth Program leadership, the development and implementation of relevant, engaging, and creative group activities, workshops, and ongoing programming inclusive of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual schedules.
• Develop a range of opportunities, with both drop-in offerings and ongoing skill-building pipelines, ensuring an appropriate balance of drop-in and closed programming, including opportunities for special events and workshops.
• Through intentional programmatic development, design, and implementation, cultivate a sense of community and social/emotional support for participants.
• Ensure that programming emphasizes global citizenship balanced with a deep understanding of Native Hawaiian culture, highlighting opportunities for learning and advancement for participants while also strengthening ties to local communities.
• Establish strong ties to LC’s Youth Leadership Program, increasing opportunities for youth voice and youth leadership throughout program development.
• Work collaboratively with all teammates across the LT continuum to continuously develop creative, flexible, and meaningful programs, services, spaces, and events at LC.
• Increase the accessibility and exposure of LC’s programs state-wide, additionally ensuring a feedback loop, integrating lessons learned state-wide into LC programming.
• Develop strong relationships with statewide staff to consistently share program opportunities occurring at LC throughout the year.
• Build collaborative relationships with other organizations and community stakeholders to maximize capacity, exposure, and community investment and engagement.
• Collaborate with Pathways Managers and other teammates to identify local and national subject experts and best-in-class programs to learn from and partner with.
• Oversee and manage, in collaboration with the Director of Lili’uokalani Center Facilities and others, an exciting and engaging schedule of guest athletes, tournaments, speakers, and community engagement events.

Organizational Support:

• Oversee relevant and appropriate memberships in leagues and associations.
• Engage in ongoing quality assurance and evaluation efforts.
• Work collaboratively with the Research & Evaluation team to design, oversee, and manage data collection processes that provide regular, actionable feedback from participants to inform program design.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends in youth services, ensuring that community initiatives and programmatic strategies are aligned with current needs and environment.
• Work collaboratively with other program leaders to ensure appropriate staffing and supervision of all program spaces.
• Provide ongoing support for all LC staff and engage in advocacy for LC.

Other duties:

• Participate in program planning, budget development, revision, and evaluation.
• Provide transportation for organization-related business, such as driving staff, beneficiaries, and/or families to assigned destinations.
• Participate in continuing education and training opportunities for professional development.
• Contribute to the Trust’s success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and collaborating as we strive to attain the Trust’s strategic goals.

Qualifications:

• MA in a related field preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least eight years of experience in youth work.
• At least eight years of experience in sports, athletics, or a relevant field.
• Valid driver’s license, clean traffic abstract.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• TB clearance.
• Collaboration: Ability to interact effectively with youth, community partners, and multi-disciplinary teams. Knowledge of community resources and services.
• Ethical Practice: Model the highest level of ethical behavior, integrity, and social responsibility. Uphold and embody all LT values.
• Communication: Clearly convey and receive information and ideas. Engage the listener and invite response and feedback. Demonstrate strong written, oral, and listening skills.
• Cultural Competence: Respect and relate well to people from varied backgrounds and sensitive to group differences. Experience working with at-risk youth and ability to apply positive youth development principles to that work.
• Relationship Management: Experience working with staff at all levels in a collaborative environment; ability to promote and sustain positive workplace values and relationships.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well under pressure and to remain calm and controlled when faced with challenging situations.

Travel Requirements:

In alignment with our organizational competencies of Alu Like I ka Hana (Teamwork) and Ho`omau i ka `imi Na`auao (Continuous Learning and Improvement), this position will require occasional travel across the island, inter-island, and out-of-state depending on the needs of the team and the organization. While travel may not always be a need, the ability to travel when required remains a crucial aspect of this position.

• Alignment with Queen’s legacy: Understanding and appreciation of Queen Liliuokalani’s story, her legacy, and Hawaiian culture is foundational to staff’s commitment to working with our Hawaiian children, families, and communities. Demonstrates respect for and appreciation of Hawaiian values, history, and culture, understanding its implications in one’s work, in fostering meaningful relationships, and in embracing the community served.
• Ho`omau i ka `imi Na`auao (Continuous Learning and Improvement): Committed to creating and reinforcing an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Ho`ike i na Mana`o Pono (Effective Communication): Communicates with those we serve and each other in a consistent manner that results in mutual understanding, harmony, and action.
• No'ono'o loi (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving): Actively and skillfully understands, conceptualizes, applies, analyzes, synthesizes, and/or evaluates information and develops and supports fact-based analyses and recommendations.
• Ho'o kumu a'e or `Imi hakuhia (Innovation): Identifies and integrates creative ideas into new or existing services and promotes effective problem-solving.