I liked working with the kids and planning fun activities for them. I also liked working with my coworkers and getting to know them.
What I wish was different
I wish the management had been different. Our camp director left the position half way through the summer and the interim director didn't put much time or effort into helping us stay on ratio and having all of the materials we needed.
Advice
Stay positive! Things get really stressful at times, but you have to understand that kids are kids, and they all have bad days every once and a while.
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Certified Personal Trainer
January 2019 • Mankato, MN
What I liked
I liked the people I worked with every day.
What I wish was different
I could have worked more hours
Advice
Work hard so you can reach your dreams.
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Camp counselor
May - August 2018 • Spokane, WA
What I liked
Working with kida
What I wish was different
Bad houra
Advice
Camp counselor is a rewarding job
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Summer Day Camp Teacher
May - August 2019 • Meridian, ID
What I liked
Working with kids, planning activities and field trips
What I wish was different
More support from supervisors when working with students with challenging behavior
Advice
Plan to work long hours
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intern
May - August 2019 • Oswego, NY
What I liked
Great coworkers
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Say yes to all the different departments they allow you to intern in.
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General Intern
July - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I was able to attend their teen workshops where I was able to learn a couple of things while meeting the internship requirement for Asian American Studies 681.
What I wish was different
I wish they can give me more hours to intern because I had fun interning the Y.
Advice
It might be a good idea to ask them if an intern could use the gym equipment too since interns are given permission to access the facility.
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Pool Lifeguard
June - August 2019 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
Staff
What I wish was different
Pay
Advice
Do it
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Summer Camp
June - August 2019 • Tolland, CT
What I liked
Spending time with children and aiding their future.
What I wish was different
I would I would have been given a higher pay since it was my fifth year working.
Advice
Children change the world and you can lead them to their successes.
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Summer camp counselor
June - August 2019 • Marshall, MN
What I liked
Everything
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
None
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Lifeguard
November 2016 • Corning, NY
What I liked
This is a great job to have when I go home during college breaks.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask employers if you can keep a job at home while you go away for school. It ensures that you will have work when you return home.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Orcas, WA
What I liked
Meeting new people
What I wish was different
More breaks.
Advice
It was really fun but a lot of work, and you really need to make sure you have a lot of patience.
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Alvin, TX
What I liked
It was a great experience, flexible schedule. and good pay. Working with the kids is a wonderful opportunity to be a role model and help kids to have a great summer.
What I wish was different
Advice
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YMCA Child Watch Assistant
July 2019 • Penfield, NY
What I liked
I was able to work with kids in a relaxed environment. The hours were flexible and shifts were short.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Anyone who plans on working with young children in the future should absolutely consider a part-time job in this department.
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Counselo
May - July 2019 • Hollister, CA
What I liked
I was able to learn how to deal with conflict and stress while maintaining a welcoming and safe environment.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more communication between staff.
Advice
The time you put into your work will show, so be proud of it.
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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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YMCA counselor
January - May 2019 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
The kids and employees
What I wish was different
I felt like the boss was unreasonable. She came off as if she didn’t really enjoy working with kids which made it hard to enjoy my job
Advice
Know that doing my internship through the YMCA was fun but there is no career path
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Summer Camp
June - August 2019 • Owasco, NY
What I liked
The staff community was so welcoming
What I wish was different
I wish I was more involved in administration aspects
Advice
Working at a summer camp is fun- but it's hard work too! Be prepared
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Doylestown, PA
What I liked
Fun experience
What I wish was different
Scheduling was sometimes confused
Advice
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Summer Camp Councelor
May 2019 • Massillon, OH
What I liked
My team was full of personalities and great leadership. The Y made sure responsibilities were clear and shared properly among all members. A great summer job working with kids ages 5-12 with leadership responsibilities.
Also great if you are in the education world!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Royersford, PA
What I liked
Friendships made
40 hours a week
Fun, energetic summer
