Summer 2025 Family Camp Leadership Staff

Are you looking for a FUN Summer Job where you can make a difference? YMCA Camp Nawakwa is hiring Family Camp Leadership Staff for Summer 2025!

YMCA Family Camp Nawakwa is one of a handful of quality YMCA Family Camps in the country. Nestled between Big Crooked and little Sugarbush lakes near Lac du Flambeau, WI, our 180 acres of pristine forest, wetlands, and lakes is teaming with wildlife and picturesque views. Open year-round, there is endless opportunity for families to explore, learn new skills and make lasting memories together. Leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind and enjoy time together at YMCA Family Camp Nawakwa!

Join us for the experience of a lifetime. Pay range starts at $640 bi-weekly, housing provided

YMCA Camp Nawakwa is now hiring Family Camp Leadership Staff for the following positions:

• Camp Store Manager
• Aquatics Director
• Nature Director
• Field & Sports Director
• Crafts Director

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

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  We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.
  
  
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  Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
  
  
• Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
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  A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.
  
  
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  Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.
  
  

As a Family Camp Leadership Staff, you are responsible to:

• Helps plan and implement recreational activities including but not limited to arts and crafts, fishing, songfests, swimming, nature hikes, archery, boating, adventure activities, and more.
• Works with the Program Director and Program Staff team to create weekly programs to engage camp participants of all ages and provide a variety of experiences.
• Assist with the over-all functions of the camp daily schedule.
• Coaches and mentors camp counselors to support them in creating positive experiences for youth and families.
• Enforces rules and regulations of the facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety. Monitors campers and counselors and intervenes if campers or counselors are behaving inappropriately or unsafely.
• Supervise camp staff working assigned program areas.
• Have current required certification for assigned program area by the camp's vendor of choice or equivalent or achieve certification upon hire.
• Sets up facilities and/or equipment for activities and store equipment appropriately after use. Immediately notifies Program Director of any broken or unsafe equipment or if more resources/equipment are needed.
• Works to keep facilities safe, clean and inviting by adhering to YMCA and American Camping Association standards. Promotes the value of keeping camp clean, welcoming and safe with staff.
• Serve as a positive role model for staff and program participants by setting an example of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Follow opening and closing procedures for all program areas. Responsible to ensure program areas are locked and secured while not in use.
• Assist in conducting mid-summer and end summer evaluations for counselors.
• Responsible for overall safety checks, cleanliness, upkeep and care for assigned program area.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Deal with any staff management issues promptly. Program Staff are expected to not ask staff do to anything that he/she would not do themselves.
• Supports the YMCA's mission and camp operations as needed.

What do you need to be a Family Camp Leadership Staff?

• Enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard.
• Your experience in camping, childcare, education, recreation, sports or related is a plus but not required.
• You will be 18 years of age or older by the start of camp.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences
• Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practices.
• Proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to, and a passion for, the mission of the YMCA
• Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description
• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all program participants.
• Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively.
• Current CPR and First Aide Certification (within the past year)
• Ability to train staff and campers of all age levels in safety regulations and emergency procedures

Family Camp Store Manager

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, Family Camp Store Manager is responsible for operating the on-site camp store for the families that stay at Camp Nawakwa and lake neighbors. The Family Camp Store Manager organizes and maintains the camp store to provide campers with accurate information, the ability to purchase grocery items, apparel, fishing licenses and live bait, and hot food. The camp store is a contributing factor to Camp Nawakwa's revenue so must be run efficiently.

Family Camp Aquatics Director

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Family Camp Aquatics Director is responsible for coordinating and supervising the day-to-day operation of the waterfront, water activities, and rental boat program for the families that stay at Camp Nawakwa. The Family Camp Aquatics Director organizes and promotes all waterfront activities to provide campers with experiences that provide support and enrichment, teach life skills and promote wellness of spirit, body, and mind.

Family Camp Nature Director

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Family Camp Nature Director is responsible for leading and managing nature activities with youth and families that stay at Camp Nawakwa. The Family Camp Nature Director organizes and promotes staff-led nature programs to provide campers with experiences that provide support and enrichment, teach life skills and promote wellness of spirit, body and mind.

Family Camp Field & Sports Director

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Family Camp Field & Sport Director is responsible for leading and managing field and sport-related activities with youth and families that stay at Camp Nawakwa. The Family Camp Field & Sport Director organizes and promotes staff-led and non-staff-led field and sport activities to provide campers with experiences that provide support and enrichment, teach life skills and promote wellness of spirit, body and mind.

Family Camp Crafts Director

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Family Camp Crafts Director is responsible for leading and managing craft activities with youth and families that stay at Camp Nawakwa. The Family Camp Crafts Director organizes and promotes arts and crafts and tie dye to provide campers with experiences that provide support and enrichment, teach life skills and promote wellness of spirit, body and mind.

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them

Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help