YMCA

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 • Coatesville, PA

What I liked

I loved working with a teaching kids about the value of friendship, exercise, outdoor activities, and helping them create memories that will stay with them forever!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Front Desk Receptionist

July 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Being able to interact with my community

What I wish was different

Being able to have the resources to help people who are in need who come through the YMCA with a membership

Advice

Be open minded, everyone who comes to the Y has a story

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Childcare Aide

June - August 2019 • Summerville, SC

What I liked

Loved working with the kids & helping them progress in school

What I wish was different

We could have provided more fun and engaging activities

Advice

Always build a good relationship with the parents

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Denver, CO

What I liked

I loved camp as a child so naturally I wanted to work at a camp when I got old enough. I started this job when I was 16 in 2016 and it changed my life. I went back for 2 more summers after that because I loved the job.

What I wish was different

Sometimes camp can be messy and stressful, there are a lot of kids and many of them don't view camp as somewhere they need to be on their best behavior at. It could be an emotionally exhausting job but also insanely rewarding.

Advice

I would say that if you are looking for a fun job, work for the YMCA with children. Children are such an amazing source of hope and inspiration that is contagious and you're life will be made better if you spend more time with them.

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Camp Counselor

May 2017 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

All of my coworkers were around the same age and we all worked together well.

What I wish was different

Management seemed disorganized.

Advice

Have fun with it.

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Rockwall, TX

What I liked

Great co-workers, a genuine care for the kids, strove to keep a good staff/student ratio

What I wish was different

It was entirely outside in summer heat, but there was a decent amount of options for shade...but not in all areas we went for activities

Advice

Be willing to be flexible and open to to deviating from exact plans and always be aware of the kids you're assigned to

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Santa Monica, CA

What I liked

I loved working with the kids and making them enjoy their day at camp.

What I wish was different

I wish I didn’t let certain situations phase me to step out of character.

Advice

Keep your head down and be wise. Don’t let foolishness stir you to be foolish as well.

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Unit Head Counselor

June - August 2019 • Attleboro, MA

What I liked

I loved working with children and helping them to develop their social skills, while also making their summer fun filled with different activities!

What I wish was different

Advice

When working with children you have to be patient and positive!

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Summer Camp Instructer

June - August 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Small team, control of work schedule.

What I wish was different

More prep time before lessons

Advice

N/A

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Preschool Teacher

June - September 2019 • Butler, PA

What I liked

I enjoyed gaining classroom management skills, the freedom to have creative input in the classroom, and watching the kids learn and grow!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Day Care Worker

June 2015 • Stevens Point, WI

What I liked

I loved the one on one interactions with different children and different age groups.

What I wish was different

I worked the same shift every day which means I got to be with most of the same kids, so I wish I would've gotten to work different shifts to meet different kids.

Advice

It's a great opportunity especially for college students, they really work with your schedule to find hours that work for you.

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Day camp counselor

May 2017 - August 2019 • Bellevue, NE

What I liked

Working With kids

What I wish was different

My coworker

Advice

Stand up for yourself when a coworker thinks they are above the rules

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Lead Summer Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Springfield, OH

What I liked

I loved working with the kids at camp! They were really fun. There were issues, I but I enjoyed getting to know each and every child in our program.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been a little more support from the company. It felt like I was sometimes handling issues that were far above my role in the company.

Advice

Be prepared to be challenged in multiple areas if you ever take on this job. You will be doing things like discipline, counseling, talking to parents, etc. that you may feel totally unprepared for.

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Coaching Assistant

June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I liked the flexibility and the children!

What I wish was different

I wish I lived closer to the center.

Advice

Be prepared to always be busy and have very little down time.

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Child Care

June 2016 • La Crosse, WI

What I liked

I love the connections I make with the children and families I see every day.

What I wish was different

I wish I was paid more but other than that I love my job.

Advice

It's a wonderful experience if you like kids

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Lifeguard

December 2017 • Racine, WI

What I liked

I enjoyed the social aspect of the job, as it allowed me to practice composing myself in a professional manner even when encountering patrons that did not act similarly.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more coworkers on the job as it was quite difficult to effectively do my job when consistently running at the minimum capacity of lifeguards.

Advice

Be prepared for confrontation, but know that as long as you stick to the rules you will be backed up by superiors. Also, know when the letter of the rule applies vs. when the spirit of the rule should apply, and don’t sweat the technicalities.

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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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