Helping people feel safe and welcomed during their workouts and family time.
Meeting a variety of people and getting to know the regular members.
Being part of an organization whose goal is to serve the community.
What I wish was different
Nothing. I love the YMCA and being a lifeguard.
Advice
Don't expect a huge paycheck, but seeing people get excited about beating a fitness goal or just learning how to swim is a very rewarding sight. Plus having CPR and first aid training is a useful skill whether you're a lifeguard or not.
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2018 • Hatboro, PA
What I liked
Working with children
What I wish was different
I would have liked to work with different age groups rather than one specific age group
Advice
Patience is needed
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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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Childcare Aide
June 2017 • Abington Township, PA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
You have to have patience with all the different types of kids that come through the YMCA. You have to be willing to listen and work with the kids to make it the best experience possible for everyone.
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YMCA Summer Camp Lead
May - August 2016 • Mankato, MN
What I liked
This was the third year I worked at the YMCA Summer Camps. I love getting to be myself, have a ton of fun, help kids learn and grow, and truly make a difference in the world through kids.
What I wish was different
I wish There had been better organization at the very top. I felt my coworkers and I had to make up for this lack of organization ourselves because it wasn't being done at the top.
Advice
Never under estimate the power of camp, and interacting and being a role model for kids. You can make a huge impact on them, but you can also learn a lot about yourself through them.
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Camp head counselor
May - August 2019 • Trinity, TX
What I liked
I love Summer CAMP!!!!!!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Camp Counselor
June 2017 - August 2018 • Boston, MA
What I liked
The freedom to design and facilitate various activties for the kids to complete. Ranged between physical education, arts and crafts, to academics.
What I wish was different
Tighter scheduling for off site large group field trips.
Advice
Learning how to adapt to the needs of your community for a better social outcomes
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Camp Counselor
May 2019 • Lexington, KY
What I liked
I love working with kids! It was a great experience, and I learned a lot about patience and getting to know the kids
What I wish was different
I wish it had been more organized, it felt like the leadership transition in the middle of the summer was a little rough and was hard to do.
Advice
Try to have fun while you're there, even if it gets tiring after a while.
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Evansville, IN
What I liked
The kids stories
What I wish was different
My coworkers attitudes
Advice
Be patient
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2018 • Midlothian, VA
What I liked
Working with the kids and the activities we did were lots of fun!!
What I wish was different
Advice
This job can be tough, but remember that you have a chance to help shape a child's life and have fun with some great kids!
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Pool Lifeguard
February 2013 - August 2018 • Wausau, WI
What I liked
It was really great having a capable team to work with in order to keep everyone safe and having fun
What I wish was different
I wish there has been an opportunity for me to get certified as a water safety instructor, and as a lifeguard instructor.
Advice
Definitely be sure to try out teaching, because making a difference in kids lives really changed how I view things.
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Summer Camp Counselor
May - August 2018 • Memphis, TN
What I liked
I liked working with kids because they helped me learn a lot about myself and also them.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have did a summer camp sooner!
Advice
Be as creative as you can be!
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Lifeguard
May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
Flexible hours and not stressful
What I wish was different
Wish I had been paid extra for things like pre school camps and other things the pool hosted
Advice
Don’t over commit for jobs if you have multiple
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Camp counselor
May - August 2018 • Apex, NC
What I liked
It was a very positive environment to work in and a very well run camp.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Your attitude effects the way the kids act. So go in with a positive attitude even when you are not feeling it.
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Day Camp Counselor
May - August 2018 • Springfield, TN
What I liked
What I wish was different
Daily schedules were not taken as seriously as they should've been.
Advice
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Lifeguard
August 2014 • Akron, OH
What I liked
WORKING BY A POOL
What I wish was different
WOULD RATHER I GOT INTO A INTERSHIP THAT WOULD HELP ME WITH MY FUTURE
Advice
KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING WHEN IT COMES TO CPR
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Inclusion Specialist
June - August 2018 • Bayshore, NY
What I liked
The opportunity to with a diverse staff and children looking foward to have fun and make friends at camp was a rewarding and amazing experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
This experience humbled me and taught me the importance of patience.
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Summer Camp Counselor
August 2015 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
The wide arrange of people I got to work with
What I wish was different
Less pool days
Advice
Be prepared to be on your feet for a long period of time.
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wellness professional
May - August 2018 • Canton, OH
What I liked
Helping members and talking about fitness goals and workout routines along with building relationships.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Always have a positive attitude, and be open to talk to everyone.
