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Program Staff
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Job ID 74906
Job Funding Source Work-Study
Employer Ann Arbor YMCA
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

Camp Treetown Day Camp Staff 

 Seize the summer with a job that matters. Find part-time and seasonal jobs at the Ann Arbor YMCA.

This summer, millions of amazing people like you will gain (in)valuable work experience and leadership skills while working with like-minded peers at summer camps across the country. Why should you be one of them?

 

Do you want to boost your resume? Be a role model? Hone your leadership skills? Meet new people? Go on daily adventures?

Summer Camp jobs with the Ann Arbor Y offer invaluable skill-building, leadership training, and enrichment opportunities in a fun high energy environment. Camp staff assist and lead groups of campers in various camp programs and activities each day. Camp staff are responsible for the general safety, development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in their group. Camp Staff will provide high quality educational and recreational experiences for participants that focus on the Y's core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Our staff are the backbone of our summer programs here at the Y. We pride ourselves on giving staff an incredible amount of support during training and throughout the summer. As a staff member, we guarantee you will feel a valued member of the Ann Arbor YMCA camp team.

 

 

Educational Value

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Advancement: Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Job Requirements

What qualifications do I need to have in order to be a Counselor?

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Must have 1-year experience in working with children.
  • Must demonstrate creativity, enthusiasm and dedication.
  • Must have experience working with youth in a group setting, and creating and implementing lesson plans.
  • Must possess the skills necessary to provide safe, appropriate and fun activities.
  • Must be CPR and First Aid certified prior to the beginning of camp*
  • Multilingual ability is preferred.

 

 * If an applicant is hired, the Ann Arbor Y will provide CPR and First Aid training at no cost to the employee.

Hourly Rate $15.00/hour to $17.00/hour
Hours 16.0 to 24.0 hours per week
Time Frame Spring/Summer
Start Date Tuesday, May 19, 2026
End Date Friday, August 28, 2026
Primary Contact Kathryn Mae Van Alstine
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor Kyla Hartwell
Work Location Ann Arbor YMCA 400 W Washington St Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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