Position: Teen Trips Staff

Wage: $510 to $540 per week (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Dates of Employment: June 7th, 2027 to August 20th, 2027

Location: YMCA Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA  

As a Teen Trip Staff you will be responsible for leading backpacking and water-based trips for a group of 10-12 teens ages 13-17. If hired for this position, you will live and work in a cabin/yurts, with a co-leader, to provide constructive and responsible leadership. You will also be responsible for developing camper character and values; fosters community, encouraging group leadership, and developing stewardship while facilitating group discussions and activities related to values, leadership, and self-awareness all while providing a quality experience to campers and families.

*This is a Residential position that includes room and board. *

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Teen and Trips Director to facilitate teen leadership programs.
• Deliver progressive leadership programming, as part of camp’s teen leadership programs.
• Supervise, engage and build community with campers.
• Lead safe, programmed, skill building, and fun off-site trips. Maintain awareness and supervision of campers.
• Follow guidelines for off-camp trips as explained in the Adventure Manual.
• Follow camp safety guidelines; follow National Park/Forest regulations and always abide by “leave no trace” guidelines.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Staff are responsible for understanding, executing, and upholding all camp safety protocols and standards while off-site/on-trail.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Are you a good fit?

• A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• One or more seasons of related experience required.
• Preferred: Experience in leading trip/travel program and/or personal outdoor experience.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
• Required: Wilderness First Aid or First Responder (must have by the start of staff training).
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

Benefits:

• Free Saturdays
• Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
• Build lasting connections and employment experience
• Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked

At the Y, we’re all about empowering - Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity to all can thrive in every season of life. To apply, visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org. 

Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled