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Summer Jobs! at YMCA Camp Marston

YMCA Camp Marston Offers many opportunities for personal growth and leadership development. It's also a ton of fun! You will meet new friends, learn new skills, and even learn a bit about yourself while you

are here. Above all, working at camp is about impacting the lives of the young people. Working with children is hard work! It takes dedication, responsibility & spontaneity. The feeling you get when you see a child's face light up is one reward that is well worth the effort.

Click here to read what former staff said about their experience at camp.

Positions:

Arts and Crafts General Camp Counselor

Program Coordinator Challenger Assistant Coordinators Explorer Coordinator Waterfront Coordinator

Teen Coordinator Day camp Coordinator

LIT / CA Coordinator Markmanship Range Leader

Archery Range leader

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General Camp Counselor – This position is where the action is. Working directly with the campers, you will learn leadership skills and responsibility while having the time of your life. Working with a Co-Counselor, you'll be responsible for 10 children. Your main job is general supervision and teaching skill-clinics. You could be belaying at the climbing tower, teaching drama class or going on a nature hike one week; then playing basketball, helping at boating and playing Cricket the next. While here you will meet people from other countries and cultures and make friends with high-caliber peers. It's demanding work, but the rewards will last a lifetime.

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Leadership Positions:

Program Coordinator -(10-12 year olds) This position carries responsibility for a “camp village”, or about twelve cabin groups. Each cabin has two counselors and ten campers. The position is responsible for supervising counselors, overseeing schedules, and working with behavior problems. They will Coordinate with other camp leaders to facilitate a smooth

running camp. Coordinators create a program that is safe & fun. Children will grow in both self-esteem and develop their character. With strong supervision of staff, they will be guided toward their maximum potential. These are key leadership positions in the daily life of camp! [Back to the top]

Challenger Assistant Coordinators (2 positions) - (10-12 year olds) These positions will assume responsibility for half of the largest village, or about six cabin-groups. Each cabin will have two counselors and ten campers. The position is responsible for supervising counselors, writing schedules, and coordinating with other camp leaders to facilitate a smooth running camp. The Challenger Coordinator will work closely with the other Assistant Coordinator to create a program that is safe & fun. Children will grow in both self-esteem and develop their character. With strong supervision of staff, they will be guided toward their maximum potential. [Back to the top]

Explorer Coordinator – (7-9 Year olds) This position assumes responsibility for a Camp Village of six cabins. Each cabin consists of two counselors and ten campers. This younger village provides children with that all-important

“first taste” of camp. The counselors stay with their cabin groups, leading them through each activity. The coordinator is responsible for writing schedules, supervising staff, and working with other leaders to provide a smooth running camp operation. This, as well, is a key leadership role for our camp. [Back to the top]

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Waterfront Coordinator – This position requires attention to detail. They are responsible for the lake waterfront & swimming pool. They organize continual training for five to seven lifeguards and help in training all staff on safety procedures around the water. They write schedules for two areas and help run evening activities. They work closely with other coordinators to “fill the gaps” when more supervision is needed. It is a multifaceted position with serious responsibilities. Candidates are preferred with experience in aquatics, but we will train & certify the right person. [Back to the top]

Teen Coordinator – (13-17 year olds) This position is responsible for leading

our one-week teen program. They will supervise four to six staff members and up to 40 teens. They write schedules, plan meals, and make reservations for day trips and over nights out of camp. They should provide a challenging and safe environment for teens to grow and bond. The teen Coordinator must have a clean driving record and be placed on camp insurance. [Back to the top]

LIT / CA Coordinator – This position is responsible for implementing our leadership programs for junior staff. They should be creative, motivating, responsible, and able to multi-task. They will help the junior staff fulfill their responsibilities in a caring and empowering way. CA’s and LIT’s are responsible for many areas of camp including carnival set up and Color Chaos.

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Program leaders

Archery Leader – This person is responsible for the operation of the Archery Program. They will be responsible for teaching a progressive program,which

instills self-confidence through the learning of new skills. This Program must stress safety at all times. They will maintain the equipment and care for the range property. They will also be responsible for teaching the Explorer Staff good skills to pass on to their campers. After clinics they will be in a cabin with kids. [Back to the top]

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Markmanship Range Leader – This person is responsible for the operation of the BB Gun Program. They will be responsible for teaching a progressive program, which instills self-confidence through the learning of new skills. This program must stress safety at all times. They will maintain the equipment and care for the range property. They will also be responsible for teaching the Explorer Staff good skills to pass on to their campers. After clinics they will be in a cabin with kids. [Back to the top]

Arts and Crafts – This person needs to be inspirational and fun. They will create an atmosphere for learning, where campers can take something with them when they leave. This position will be responsible for coming up with Creative Projects for campers to make. They will maintain a list of supplies & inventory for a director to purchase. After clinics they wil be in a cabin with kids.

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