Only work at a camp if you genuinely like kids and are willing to be on the go all 8 hours of the day.
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Lifeguard
February 2019 • Oshkosh, WI
What I liked
The people I worked with were always fun to be around and everyone understands that working at the Y isn’t the only thing in your life and are good about picking up shifts.
What I wish was different
Picked up a few more shifts when I could have.
Advice
Don’t question yourself or what you think is right.
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Lifeguard
June 2013 • Boulder, CO
What I liked
Not an engineering job so break from engineering
What I wish was different
more regular hours
Advice
Its much easier than you think and boring
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Day camp leader
May - August 2018 • Champaign, IL
What I liked
Working with the kids!
What I wish was different
More field trips for the kids.
Advice
Patience is key when working with kids of any age group! Especially during day camp!
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Summer Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Linglestown, PA
What I liked
This job was on a Monday-Friday daytime job, with flexibility for vacations and time off. Entire staff and coworkers were friendly and professional. Great environment to work in. Had plenty of training and options to lead if you wanted too.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more organization with the field trips.
Advice
Don't take everything too seriously. Spend time getting to know the kids, but the goal isn't to be their best friends. Be flexible.
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Lifeguard Supervisor/Swim Instructor
May - August 2019 • Grand Prairie, TX
What I liked
I liked the experience that I gained as well as interacting with the people at the pool
What I wish was different
I wish that we would have had a less busy schedule to be able to relax with the other lifeguards for breaks.
Advice
You should try to get into shape before working there because aquatic fitness is a requirement
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Simi Valley, CA
What I liked
Fun innovative atmosphere.
What I wish was different
I wish i could have continued to work there.
Advice
Summer camp is a super exciting fun active way to spend your summer. If you like kids do it!
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Chesapeake, VA
What I liked
The people, the kids
What I wish was different
The amount of hours
Advice
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Lifeguard
June - August 2018 • Chattanooga, TN
What I liked
I enjoyed the flexible hours and the way everyone worked together as a team to ensure that the attendants were safe and accommodated.
What I wish was different
I wish that some of the employees would have taken their jobs a little more seriously.
Advice
I would advise those in jobs to place communication as a high priority and not to simply assume. It goes a long way for a team to all be on the same page.
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Pool Lifeguard
April 2016 - August 2018 • New Brighton, PA
What I liked
Love the atmosphere
What I wish was different
I wish the job was more related to my field of study
Advice
Elderly people at the YMCA will give you a new outlook on life.
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Front Desk Receptionist
June - July 2018 • Tempe, AZ
What I liked
I liked the people who came in and the quiet ambiance.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more flow of customers and it was not as slow as it was.
Advice
Working is important to keep up over the summer in between semesters. Especially if you are not enrolled in classes. It keeps you busy
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Pool Lifeguard
June 2018 • Salem, MA
What I liked
I like the environment here because everyone is friendly and welcoming.
What I wish was different
Nothing at all. I have enjoyed every step of the way here.
Advice
Have fun while working here and make use of all the benefits you get through the free membership.
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Assistant Teacher
March 2019 • Merrimack, NH
What I liked
I really enjoyed making friends. Because I worked Monday-Friday, I spent a majority of my summer with the same people, so we got really close.
What I wish was different
I wish I took more time to myself. I am glad I saved up a large amount of money, but I only had free time on the weekends which isn't always a lot of time, especially in your twenties.
Advice
Make sure to find an even balance between work and personal time. Everyone needs to remember that it is important for your mental health to make sure that you are spending some time doing what makes you happy.
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YMCA front desk
July 2019 • Mansfield, PA
What I liked
Community of staff, it’s like family
What I wish was different
Studied harder during simmer
Advice
It allowed me to attain a work ethic, before this experience I had yet to save up, now I got money in my bank account, a car and a new phone.
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Lifeguard
June - August 2018 • Hillsborough Township, NJ
What I liked
the coworkers
the positive energy everyone had, despite the heat
What I wish was different
the organization
Advice
definitely a good job, both seasonally and year-round
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Working with children
What I wish was different
More consistency from supervisors
Advice
Best for people who love to work with kids, high stamina for being outdoors and standing all day
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Boyertown, PA
What I liked
The fellow employees care so much about their coworkers and it has always been a positive environment.
What I wish was different
The hourly pay
Advice
Definitely a great summer job that allows you to work with the future leaders of your community.
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Beach Lifeguard
May - September 2019 • North Kingstown, RI
What I liked
I loved the environment and the people I worked with. It gives you a sense of great responsibility as well as learning new things.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more interaction with people but the job is amazing.
Advice
This experience allows you to help others while teaching you how to stay alert in many ways.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Wooster, OH
What I liked
The interaction with all of the kids was really fun as well as getting to know my co workers, it was all a very interesting and fun experience.
What I wish was different
I wish that the pay was a little more flexible so that I could manage my working there full time without having a part time job.
Advice
Have a lot of energy be vocal and friendly.
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Teaching Assistant (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School)
June - July 2018 • Novato, CA
What I liked
Through the Y I was able to work with the age group I wanted to as well as get experience teaching English to the children.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Even if you don’t want to go into teaching, it is extremely helpful
