What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen Trip Staff position at YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties?
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Teen Trip Staff to join our team.
The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
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.
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.
Starting Wage: $480 to $490 per week, depending on qualifications
Date of Employment: June 9th, 2025 - August 23rd, 2025
Location: YMCA Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA
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
Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.
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
Requirements:Camp Teen Leadership Job Description
Position Summary
The Camp Teen Leadership Staff lives and works in a cabin/yurt, with a co-leader, to provide constructive, responsible leadership and guidance for a group of 10-12 teens ages 13-17. Leads backpacking and water based trips. Develops camper character and values; fosters community, encourages group leadership, and develops stewardship. Facilitates group discussions and activities related to values, leadership, and self-awareness. Provides a quality experience to campers & families focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Represents the YMCA and self in a professional manner of safety and fun.
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 will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
- Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- 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.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
- Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.
Employee Acknowledgement
This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.
By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.
Req Benefits:
Camp Teen Leadership Job Description
Position Summary
The Camp Teen Leadership Staff lives and works in a cabin/yurt, with a co-leader, to provide constructive, responsible leadership and guidance for a group of 10-12 teens ages 13-17. Leads backpacking and water based trips. Develops camper character and values; fosters community, encourages group leadership, and develops stewardship. Facilitates group discussions and activities related to values, leadership, and self-awareness. Provides a quality experience to campers & families focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Represents the YMCA and self in a professional manner of safety and fun.
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 will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
- Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- 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.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
- Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.
Employee Acknowledgement
This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.
By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.
Compensation: $480 to $490 per week
Salary : $480 - $490
