Why you’ll love the YMCA
As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership or 50% off family membership and 50% discounted programs for you and your household.
Other perks our Y employees enjoy:
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Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career.
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Childcare: While working, up to four hours of Childwatch is offered at membership branches during regular child watch hours, also enjoy 50% discounted before and after school care and summer day camp options.
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Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!
Responsibilities
The Jorgensen Family YMCA is seeking a Day Camp Counselor to work the Summer Day Camp Season who is enthusiastic, energetic, and compassionate with a strong desire to positively impact the lives of young children. Day Camp Counselors lead fun and enriching activities for school-age children participating in summer day camp at Parkview Family YMCA.
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Connect: Have a warm, engaging, and friendly demeanor that is able to connect quickly with program participants, parents, and supervisors.
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Nurture: Actively engage with and provide quality care for program participants in order to deliver a quality childcare experience.
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Lead: Good communication, accounting, and organizational skills.
Requirements
Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:
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Minimum of 16 years of age, with a high school diploma or equivalent, is preferred.
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Reliable transportation to and from work.
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Two years of related work experience with youth supervision is preferred.
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Excellent problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work well with youth, parents, community leaders, staff, volunteers, and YMCA members.
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Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.
Salary: Part-time $14.00-$14.50 hourly
Hours Available: June 1, 2026-July 31, 2026; May 16th and Aquatics training is TBD
Location: Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804
