2025 Seasonal Day Camp and Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) Staff

Ann Arbor YMCA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community at a leading non-profit organization this summer! As a Day Camp Counselor at the Ann Arbor YMCA, you will gain invaluable work experience while enhancing your leadership skills in a fun, energetic environment. You'll be responsible for guiding campers through exciting activities, ensuring their safety, and fostering their growth. This role is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact in their community while building their resume. With support and training provided, you will feel like a valued member of the team. Don't miss this chance to explore your potential and create lasting memories!

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a group setting is preferred.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certification prior to camp.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead groups of campers in various activities each day.
• Provide safe, educational, and recreational experiences for participants.

Skills

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Dedication

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Multilingual Ability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

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.

Who are we?

The Y is a leading non-profit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other.

Where are we?

Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Pinckney!

Click here to view the 2025 Employment & Volunteer Guide. The brochure outlines the positions we are looking to fill this summer, information regarding the application process, our referral system, and much more!

A summer job at the Y gives you opportunities to explore future career pathways with an organization that’s invested in helping you reach your potential— all while making a positive impact in your community. Apply today & find new opportunities: Contact [e-mail] for more information. #ForABetterUs #NowHiring

Requirements

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

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• One (1) year experience in working with children is preferred.
• Must demonstrate creativity, enthusiasm and dedication.
• Must have experience working with youth in a group setting and creating and implementing lesson plans.
• Additionally, this person should 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.

What qualifications to be a Day Camp Specialist?

• 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.
• Additionally, s/he should possess the skills necessary to provide safe, appropriate and fun activities.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified prior to the beginning of camp*
• Experience in area of specialty is required.
• Multilingual ability is preferred.

What are the qualifications to be a Youth Volunteers Corps (YVC) Group Lead?

• Exhibit professionalism when working with youth, parents, collaborating agencies, other YVC Team Leaders, YMCA staff and YVC program constituents.
• Supervise YVC projects, working alongside YVC participants while actively engaging them and providing meaningful connections.
• Design and incorporate structured project activities, including icebreakers, team builders, service-learning and reflection, that promote teamwork and social interaction while increasing understanding and appreciation for the cause being served.
• Act as a positive role model for YVC participants.
• Be an advocate for youth and the service they are providing.
• Attend all required YVC training, staff meetings and recognition events.
• Demonstrate creativity, enthusiasm and dedication to YVC program and participants.

What are the qualifications to be the Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) Lead?

• 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.

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