I was able to work with kids in a relaxed environment. The hours were flexible and shifts were short.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Anyone who plans on working with young children in the future should absolutely consider a part-time job in this department.
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YMCA counselor
January - May 2019 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
The kids and employees
What I wish was different
I felt like the boss was unreasonable. She came off as if she didn’t really enjoy working with kids which made it hard to enjoy my job
Advice
Know that doing my internship through the YMCA was fun but there is no career path
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Summer Camp
June - August 2019 • Owasco, NY
What I liked
The staff community was so welcoming
What I wish was different
I wish I was more involved in administration aspects
Advice
Working at a summer camp is fun- but it's hard work too! Be prepared
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Orcas, WA
What I liked
Meeting new people
What I wish was different
More breaks.
Advice
It was really fun but a lot of work, and you really need to make sure you have a lot of patience.
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Summer Rec Staff Site Lead
June - August 2019 • Watertown, NY
What I liked
This was my second year at this job so I was able to invest in many of the same kids as last summer! This program gives kids healthy outdoor activities during the summer months
What I wish was different
I would have liked more hours each week
Advice
You have to be willing to be fun and play with the kids. They don't want to spend time with staff that is not willing to invest, play, and get sweaty!
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Alvin, TX
What I liked
It was a great experience, flexible schedule. and good pay. Working with the kids is a wonderful opportunity to be a role model and help kids to have a great summer.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Counselo
May - July 2019 • Hollister, CA
What I liked
I was able to learn how to deal with conflict and stress while maintaining a welcoming and safe environment.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more communication between staff.
Advice
The time you put into your work will show, so be proud of it.
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Lifeguard
November 2016 • Corning, NY
What I liked
This is a great job to have when I go home during college breaks.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask employers if you can keep a job at home while you go away for school. It ensures that you will have work when you return home.
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General Intern
July - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I was able to attend their teen workshops where I was able to learn a couple of things while meeting the internship requirement for Asian American Studies 681.
What I wish was different
I wish they can give me more hours to intern because I had fun interning the Y.
Advice
It might be a good idea to ask them if an intern could use the gym equipment too since interns are given permission to access the facility.
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Camp Counselor
June 2017 - August 2019 • Chesterfield County, VA
What I liked
The kids, co workers, and the work environment
What I wish was different
Advice
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Members services
June 2019 • Tacoma, WA
What I liked
Flexible work hours
What I wish was different
Not much, wish I could do homework
Advice
Be open and willing to take shifts and actually try to engage members at work. Creating a great workplace environment improves work culture.
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Morning Care Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Rehoboth Beach, DE
What I liked
I liked working with the kids and how easy going the summer was.
What I wish was different
I worked in the morning, so I wish the counselors who came in to relieve morning duty were more thoughtful.
Advice
Make sure to voice concerns because I made the mistake of swallowing mine.
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Camp Counselor
May 2017 - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
Working with kids and helping them learn some life lessons.
What I wish was different
Hosted sessions with them and only focused on the teenagers.
Advice
The more difficult it is to teach them a lesson, the more the kids take away from it and learn.
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Member Services
April - August 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
Everyone was very understanding and the job made me feel like I was more part of the community.
What I wish was different
Advice
The job is very customer service orientated and you deal with a lot of different people from the community.
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Life guard
May - August 2018 • Monroe, WA
What I liked
Family friendly
What I wish was different
Better schedualing
Advice
Enjoy it
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Camp Counselor
July - August 2018 • Putnam Valley, NY
What I liked
Being able to supervise teenagers as well as advising other staff members
What I wish was different
Higher wage for the amount of work being done
Advice
11-14 year olds are actually pretty fun to work with, you just have to connect with them for them to respect you
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Brookfield, WI
What I liked
I loved working with kids and being outside everyday. Each day was an adventure and I had so much fun.
What I wish was different
I wish I got the job earlier than I did.
Advice
Know what you’re getting into because it can be stressful.
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Teacher
February 2017 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
Working with kids and developing communication skills and life skills.
What I wish was different
I wouldn’t change anything about it.
Advice
Go out there and network! Work on improving your resume. If there any interested college students or graduates who are looking for a job and don’t mind working with kids, then they can apply for jobs at the YMCA of South Valley.
Just search “YMCA jobs San Jose.”
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After School Leader
August 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
The experience.
What I wish was different
The hours and pay.
Advice
They need to raise their pay and care more for their leaders.
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Camp Counselor
April 2016 • Jamestown, NC
What I liked
I loved having the opportunity to lead and mentor young kids in the community. I appreciated knowing their experience with me would have a long term affect on their lives.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more events to interact with both parents and children.
Advice
As a camp counselor you really have the freedom to use your skills and knowledge to help young kids. I would advise that when creating your daily activities, it’s vital to seriously take the time to prepare and make sure everything is accurate so you can ensure that your kids are gaining great values through camp.
