Looking for a fun job to build your leadership skills?

Would you be a positive, enthusiastic role model to campers?

Are you 16 or 17 years old?

Join us as a Program Assistant for Summer Camp at the below locations:

Jackie Robinson Family YMCA - National City
McKinney Family YMCA - La Jolla
Ryan Family YMCA - Point Loma

Summer Camp is June 1st to August 16th
To be considered for the position, you need to be available five weeks

Y would I apply?

• FREE Complete Gym Membership
• FREE Workout Classes
• FREE Pool Access
• Work with Your Friends - Text them the link to this page now!
• Build Your Resume
• Opportunities for Growth
• Community Involvement

Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here’s what you would do:

• Contribute to planning and implementation of the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies, and ACA standards under the direct supervision of the Camp Director
• Plan and implement lesson plans in areas of outdoor education, arts & crafts, cooking, sports or recreational games, drama, singing, team building and science
• Create an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality in the campers
• Provide constant supervision of assigned campers at all times
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers in the group and entire camp

“OK, I’m sold!” What do I need to qualify?

• Must be 16 or older
• 1 year of experience working with children preferred
• Ability to lead campers in at least 2 of the following areas: recreational games, drama, crafts, outdoor education, songs, sports, aquatics, team building or science
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• CPR/AED and First Aid, must include both Adult and Infant/Child, certified within 30 days and must be from one of the following:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute