YMCA

Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Fredericksburg, VA

What I liked

Working with a variety of children from the area.

What I wish was different

I wish we could have received the day’s schedule earlier.

Advice

I would encourage you to get to know each child as an individual.

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Seasonal Assistant Equestrian Directo

May 2020 • Antioch, TN

What I liked

The atmosphere and upbeat staff morale.

What I wish was different

The hours are long and the weather can be unpredictable.

Advice

If you enjoy working with horses this is a great position to look into. The camping industry is very dynamic and provides excellent references and experiences.

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Camp Counselor

September 2018 • Westborough, MA

What I liked

The people and the environment

What I wish was different

To work with people

Advice

It gets tedious but is amazing. A very fun job you do not even realize you are working. Seems like you are going to have fun.

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Lifeguard

June - August 2019 • Palatine, IL

What I liked

The team and co-workers.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Secretary/Reseptionist

August 2018 • Scottsburg, IN

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

I have really enjoyed my experience at the Y. I have met a lot of great people and have grown in my leadership skills.

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member services

August 2018 - July 2020 • Powdersville, SC

What I liked

Getting to interact with members

What I wish was different

We had a lot of changes when it came to administration and I wish that would have been more consistent

Advice

It is important to present yourself in a respectable way and to be able to communicate with others because that will help you market yourself and leave a lasting impression on others

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Towson, MD

What I liked

Working with the kids. And have a good impact on their life.

What I wish was different

I wish i gave more feedback on how to make the camp better.

Advice

Be a good role model for the campers because when I was a counselor the campers really looked up to me.

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Inclusion Leader

June - August 2019 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

Job was easy and fun, working with disabled children really helps not only them, but yourself. I felt a lot better mentally after this job, it was a good way to destress from the school semester.

What I wish was different

I wish that one of the kids didn't have diarrhea in the pool while other kids were swimming in it.

Advice

Have fun with it. The kids will feed off of your energy, so if you aren't energetic, they'll be less and less inclined to behave and listen to instructions. If you're enjoying yourself, they'll have more fun too, which means less time spent calming down crying children.

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Pool Lifeguard

March - September 2018 • Ashland, OR

What I liked

My co-workers, having an important job.

What I wish was different

Nothing. It was all good!

Advice

Lifeguarding can be kind of boring so make sure you're well caffeinated and have food and water with you.

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Pool Lifeguard

February 2016 - September 2019 • Puyallup, WA

What I liked

Chill environment

What I wish was different

Less hot

Advice

Rewarding

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Day camp counselor

May - August 2018 • Houston, TX

What I liked

The opportunity to work with the youth

What I wish was different

I wish I could’ve stayed until the end of the summer program but I had to go to school

Advice

You having to be willing to put the safety and well being of the children first . And lots of patience is needed

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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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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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Teen Leadership Director

June - August 2019 • Yakima, WA

What I liked

Working with teens

What I wish was different

Staff relationships

Advice

Be all in!

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YMCA summer camp

June - August 2019 • Mill Creek, WA

What I liked

Great trainings and being with kids

What I wish was different

More staff to accommodate different kids

Advice

Remember every kid has something their passionate about a talent and something to believe in. If they can’t name it help them find it.

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Camp Counselor

July - August 2019 • Montclair, NJ

What I liked

The activities we could with the kids, like hiking, paddle boarding, and etc

What I wish was different

Maybe more activities

Advice

Be prepared to work outdoors, and learn how to swim you will be in the water

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Westfield, NJ

What I liked

It was a very welcoming environment and the staff were very kind

What I wish was different

We would be able to offer more to the kids who attended camp

Advice

If you want to be in the helping profession this is an awesome job

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Splash pad associate

May - August 2017 • Asheboro, NC

What I liked

I loved the environment extremely. And meeting new people or just seeing the same people when I went into work. We were like a family there

What I wish was different

More hours

Advice

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Huntington, NY

What I liked

loved working with the kids as i am hoping for my future job to include kids. The feeling you get when the kids show their liking towards you. i also enjoyed working with my peers.

What I wish was different

more activities

Advice

this job requires to have a patient, caring, helpful,attentive, and careful personality among many more. It is important to have your eyes on the kids at all times. It is also important to keep them all together and not strayed. For example, while walking to keep them in a tight line close to you. It is best to always be entertaining the kids and engaging with them. This also builds their comfort and liking towards you which not only makes you feel amazing but usually results in them listening to you more.

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