YMCA

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.

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water aerobics instructor

January 2018 • Angola, IN

What I liked

The staff and members

What I wish was different

Scheduling

Advice

Get more involved in the community

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Trumbull, CT

What I liked

I loved working with children and helping them with activities every single day.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Make the most out of it!

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Daycare

June - August 2019 • Bismarck, ND

What I liked

I love working with kids and the flexible hours

What I wish was different

I wish I would have worked more and started sooner

Advice

It is a great place to work and learn

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Patchogue, NY

What I liked

Interacting with different groups of individuals. As well as working with a number of children from various age groups.

What I wish was different

I wish this job lasted longer than just the summer.

Advice

Enjoy every moment of it! It really is a great experience.

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Caregiver

April 2019 • Longmont, CO

What I liked

Playing with kids allday

What I wish was different

The fact that the YMCA doesn't give a crap about their employees

Advice

Work somewhere else

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School Age Care Member

June - August 2019 • La Crosse, WI

What I liked

Pursuing a degree in middle/high school social studies education, I enjoyed diversifying my experience working with the youth. Leading activities and working with elementary age kids throughout the summer taught me extraordinary skills that I can utilize in my future classrooms, and significantly helped my personal growth.

What I wish was different

I wish I received greater training on working with children with challenging behaviors outside a school setting. Never before working with elementary aged children in a summer camp program, I was largely unaware of best methods for redirecting children with different challenging behaviors.

Advice

Biggest piece of advice would be to be patient. There were times throughout the summer that I was frustrated with my abilities to help these children with different scenarios, but I learned that perseverance was crucial to succeeding in being the best role model possible for these kiddos.

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I really liked the work environment and my coworkers, and I felt that the workload was reasonable.

What I wish was different

The trainings were a little redundant and the shify schedule was confusing.

Advice

Make sure you plan the day beforehand and reach out to your supervisors with questions.

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Camp Counselor

May 2018 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

Getting to work with kids and teaching them about STEM. As well as getting to know the kids and their families.

What I wish was different

I wish that I expanded more with kids outside of the age group that I was assigned to.

Advice

If you love kids and having a good time this is the job for you. But its hard work you'll come home after your eight hour shift feeling exhausted. And being out in the Sun and heat all day can really get to you, so it is very important that you are able to take care of yourself.

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YMCA lifeguard

June 2019 • Andover, KS

What I liked

I loved being outside in the sun. My coworkers were fun and kept it interesting. I loved getting to know and help the community of Andover.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have started guarding in high school. I would have loved the job then as much as I do now

Advice

To always be ready. Being alert and aware of your surroundings is so much more important than we think. Also knowing CPR and first aid is tremendously important.

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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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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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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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Teacher assistant

June - August 2019 • Melrose, MA

What I liked

I liked working hands on with the kids. I learned that I like working the toddlers. I learned a lot in these 2 months that i can use in the future.

What I wish was different

Advice

That if you have an opportunity to work in the field that you are interested in, do it!!!

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Royersford, PA

What I liked

Friendships made 40 hours a week Fun, energetic summer

What I wish was different

More management experience

Advice

Only apply if you can handle kids 40 hours a week

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • New Paltz, NY

What I liked

I love working with kids and you work with a kids ages 4-15. It's a great outdoor activity and fun time during the summer.

What I wish was different

Advice

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EMT

June - August 2019 • Toms River, NJ

What I liked

The kids, everyday coming in and inspiring kids. Every time I walked through the door I could tell I made their day

What I wish was different

I really don’t have much complaints about the job. Thought it is stressful. It is the best it could be. The paper work was not fun

Advice

Go in with a positive attitude regardless what you’re doing. These kids could have major life issues at home, going in and making their day in that small window could change their life

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