HAS A JOB EVER CHANGED YOUR LIFE?
At the Y, our purpose is to strengthen community. We strive to live up to our purpose every day, working side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we work together for the greater good. We are:

• Welcoming: We’re open to all. We create spaces where you can be, belong and become.
• Genuine: We value who you are and encourage you to be true to yourself and others.
• Nurturing: We’re with you on your journey to develop your full potential.
• Hopeful: We believe in your ability to create positive change in our community and in the world.
• Determined: We’re on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you!

A BETTER US STARTS WITH U
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts people’s lives. No matter what role you take on at the Y, you’ll show up each day with the satisfaction of knowing your contributions are helping to empower young people, improve health and well-being, and inspire action in your community

SPEND YOUR SUMMER BUILDING SKILLS EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR WHILE POSITIVELY IMPACTING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN! Camp staff learn leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem solving in our camp environment. The Cadillac Area YMCA is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic, positive role models to provide value based leadership for our day campers at Camp Torenta for the summer 2023 season. Camp staff must be at least 18 years of age. If you enjoy working with children and being outdoors, this could be the job for you!

Position Summary:
Support staff provides camp programming, both in the small group and in the larger camp unit. Program staff also support the counseling staff in daily activities. Primary Responsibility: Developing and implementing camp activities and supporting counseling staff.

Duties include:

 Planning and teaching scheduled activities.

 Promoting good personal relationships.

 Staying alert to any potential health or safety dangers to campers and interceding to prevent incidents.

 Supporting counselor needs.

 Supporting the camp director in planning and leading camp activities and in staff training, supervision and evaluation.

 Attending all staff meetings and in services.

Qualifications:

 At least 18 years of age.

 Prefer prior experience in working with and supervising children.

 Certification in first aid and CPR (training provided)

 Interest and skills in teaching crafts, songs, games, sports, aquatics and/or other camp activities.

 Must be in good health.

 Committed to working with staff and campers from a wide variety of backgrounds.

 Committed to YMCA character development through caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

 Complete Child Abuse Prevention, Workplace Harassment and Blood Borne Pathogens Training.

Physical Demands:

 Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 lbs), running, climbing.

 Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.

Benefits:

· Free YMCA Membership

· 7 to 14 week seasonal job flexibility. May through August.

· Excellent Retirement Plan

· Paid Training

· Most positions 40 hours a week with some overtime

· We will work your college/university to help you fulfill internship requirements and experience hours

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $12.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person