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YMCA of Greater Seattle

Kid Zone Counselor

May 2022 • Sammamish, WA

What I liked

I loved working with kids and all the managers and employees were so nice and fun to work with.

What I wish was different

I absolutely love working there, I can’t think of anything I would want to be different.

Advice

Make sure to try to get time spent working in each age room.
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Program Supervisor

January 2020 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

The kids were a joy to work with over the summer, and while we weren't able to do as much due to COVID, we still provided a quality program for the youth

What I wish was different

COVID!

Advice

Be flexible, and really listen to the kids and what they want to do.
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Camp Counselor

May 2015 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Being able to interact with children on a day to day basis and make an impact in their lives

What I wish was different

Advice

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Camp counselor

June 2015 - August 2019 • Sammamish, WA

What I liked

The people and the work.

What I wish was different

The management.

Advice

Learn quickly.
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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Shoreline, WA

What I liked

I really liked my coworkers, and it was a fun work environment.

What I wish was different

The days were long, and it was a tiring job.

Advice

You have to be patient with kids.
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Camp Counselor

June - August 2018 • Eastsound, WA

What I liked

The atmosphere and interactions between coworkers is very positive, and it was super amazing to work with so many kids.

What I wish was different

Would have liked higher or hourly pay, as the job is classified "exempt" and technically makes less than minimum wage.

Advice

It's important to rely on teammates a lot in this job. Working with so many kids can be draining if taken on alone.
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Camp Counselor

June - August 2018 • Preston, WA

What I liked

Loved working outside with kids, loved management and coworkers.

What I wish was different

Advice

If you like working with kids at all, and you’re not sure what to do in the summer, this is a great opportunity
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