Being able to influence young children and help them have fun
What I wish was different
More hours
Advice
Put yourself in the other person's shoes before responding to someone.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Smithfield, VA
What I liked
That I got to work with kids.
What I wish was different
That the camp was inside and not outside.
Advice
To have patience and to go with the flow.
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Lifeguard
March 2019 • St. Augustine, FL
What I liked
The community based values and the actual job itself
What I wish was different
More maintenance on the pool
Advice
Wear sunscreen!!
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Lifeguard
October 2018 • Eugene, OR
What I liked
The flexible hours and amazing people.
What I wish was different
I wish the pay was lightly higher, or bi-monthly
Advice
Being certified was a difficult process, but worth it.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • El Cajon, CA
What I liked
Loved the experience of working with children in an outdoor setting. It gave me great insight into careers I might enjoy as I learned I lived working with kids.
What I wish was different
I don’t wish for any of my experiences to have changed. I loved every part of this summer job.
Advice
Take initiative. Don’t be afraid to make some decisions in times of need.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Lincoln, RI
What I liked
Being able to work with kids
What I wish was different
The organization of the day to day activities
Advice
Have a good attitude about it and you’ll enjoy it
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Team Supervisor
May - August 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
The independence and relaxed nature of the job
What I wish was different
Wish it had more structure
Advice
It was amazing
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Camp Counselor
June 2017 • Berkeley, CA
What I liked
I loved learning from the kids and watching them grow.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more respect from other staff and parents.
Advice
Speak up for what you need in the work place and don't be afraid to go after opportunities that you deserve.
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Lifeguard
July - August 2019 • Eden, NC
What I liked
Everything.
What I wish was different
Kids were loud, not much else to say.
Advice
You don't have to do as much as you'd think.
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Plainfield, IL
What I liked
Supervisors, fun environment
What I wish was different
Advice
Be patient
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Montclair, NJ
What I liked
I liked working with children and being outside!
What I wish was different
I wish I had been more organized with my time.
Advice
Smile! It helps brighten your day and everyone’s day around you!
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Ymca official
May 2019 • Oklahoma City, OK
What I liked
I liked meeting kids and seeing them progress in their sport as the season went on.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Parents should go and enjoy watch their kids play and encourage them to keep working hard because it could lead them to a college scholarship later in the future.
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Health Director
May - August 2019 • Branford, CT
What I liked
I liked being able to work with kids and being able to critically think while working through different problems that arose.
What I wish was different
I wish the upper branches of the organization were more organized and didn’t put as much stress on the minimum wage workers.
Advice
Working with kids is much more difficult than it seems. You need to always be prepared for anything to happen and be able to be flexible with plans.
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Child development co-teacher
May - August 2019 • Ocala, FL
What I liked
Working with the kinds
What I wish was different
More help during the busy times
Advice
Learn to have patience and understanding
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Pool Lifeguard
June 2019 • Fernandina Beach, FL
What I liked
I loved being in the sun and getting to talk to new people every day.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Day Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Burlington, KY
What I liked
I loved working with kids and my coworkers
What I wish was different
It got really hot this summer but we didn’t get to go inside
Advice
Be prepared for everything with this age group!
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Front Desk Receptionist
January - December 2019 • Virginia Beach, VA
What I liked
Friendly environment
What I wish was different
Better hours
Advice
It was great
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Camp counselor
June - August 2019 • Puyallup, WA
What I liked
Working with children
What I wish was different
More counselors and more resources for kids with disabilities
Advice
Be prepared for everything!
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Summer day camp counselor
June 2017 • Bayshore, NY
What I liked
I loved being a mentor for the teens and being able to build connection with my counselors over the course of the summer.
What I wish was different
Higher pay
Advice
Working for the YMCA is very rewarding and being able to make a difference in the life of kids is even more rewarding. A piece of advice is, everyday you show up is what you not only make of it for you but for your campers as well. Show up energetic everyday with a smile on your face and you'll create and attract so much more fun and happiness.
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Day camp counselor
June - August 2019 • Willmar, MN
What I liked
Getting to know kids and being able to interact with them.
What I wish was different
The scheduling process.
Advice
Working with frustrating people pushes your buttons and you have to try and live with them in your work place.
