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2027 Camp Manito-wish Seasonal Employment

CompanyCamp Manito-Wish YMCA
LocationNot specified
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 1, 2026
About The Company
At Camp Manito-wish YMCA, our dedication to character and leadership development provides an enriching and life-changing experience for youth, school groups and organizations. We draw on over 100 years of heritage and tradition -- along with time-honored values of the YMCA -- to guide our Summer Camp, Outpost and Leadership programs. Our northwoods Wisconsin location -- 300 acres on 1.4 miles of Boulder Lake shoreline -- offers scenic beauty, inspiration and challenge. Program areas and activities help broaden horizons, encourage collaboration and instill leadership qualities. And experiences and opportunities grow with every year of attendance, with participants growing every step of the way. Camp Manito-wish YMCA is more than a place; it's a philosophy of life and leadership that's fun to explore and easy to embrace.
About the Role

Camp Manito-wish YMCA – SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT  

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Minimum 18 years old 
  2. Previous leadership experience
  3. Desire and proven ability to positively interact, teach, build confidence and self-esteem and work with children and staff in wilderness and “in-camp” settings
  4. Good written and verbal communication skills
  5. Strong and good character: Optimism, resilience, humility, empathy, awareness of self and others, resourcefulness, responsibility and adaptability

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

 Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels), and provide necessary instruction to campers

  1. Must be able to relate effectively to diverse groups of people
  1. Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively
  2. Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid, fire evacuation and illness
  1. Abilities to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
  1. Comfortable and interested in outdoor living and willing to develop expertise in canoe, backpacking or sea kayaking leadership
  2. Desire to learn about outdoor living and willing to teach campers the proper ways to wilderness trip
  3. Effectively communicate, plan and conduct activities to achieve camper development 
  4. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the in-camp program and the trail
  5. Can carry a 75 pound canoe and up to 50 pound portage pack or backpack
  6. Able to canoe, kayak or backpack for up to 12 hours in any given day

 

PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE FOR AVAILABLE POSITIONS< DATES OF EMPLOYMENT AND COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Key Skills
LeadershipChild developmentWilderness survivalCanoeingBackpackingSea kayakingFirst aidBehavior managementCommunicationSafety regulation enforcementInstructional skillsOutdoor livingTeamworkResilienceEmpathyAdaptability
Categories
EducationSports & RecreationSocial ServicesEnvironmental & Sustainability
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The employee will lead diverse groups of campers in wilderness and in-camp settings, providing instruction and ensuring safety. They are responsible for planning activities, managing camper behavior, and responding to environmental hazards or emergencies.
📋Job Type
seasonal
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
54
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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