Summer 2026 Intern Application
Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville, NY, United States
Intern Participant Position
Participants in the Intern Program will be responsible for a role, either as a Wellness Center Aid, Store Associate, Lifeguard, Office Staff or Day Camp Junior Counselor. The intern will report to work 5 days a week for 8 hours a day. The specific details related to these roles are included below. In addition to their working roles, Interns will have scheduled participant activities; these additional activities will be for the purpose of job development, recreation, or community service. A principal job function is to ensure that quality service is provided to all participants and families.
Day Camp Junior Counselor Position Summary
The Day Camp Junior Counselor is responsible for assisting in the implementation and facilitation of Frost Valley YMCA's Summer Day Camp. This position is focused on the safety, planning and implementation of activities for our campers aged 4-16. Additional responsibilities include assisting in daily camper paperwork, attendance, behavior management, and basic parent communication. A principal job function is to ensure that quality service is provided to all participants and families.
Store Associate Position Summary
The Camp Store Associate must have excellent customer service, cash register and cash handling skills. The Camp Store Associate will primarily be public facing; must interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
Wellness Center Aid Position Summary
The Wellness Center Aide will assist other Wellness Center staff in maintaining an environment conducive to the recovery and return of the camper to customary camp programs and activities. The Aide will encourage camper's good health practices and maintain cleanliness of patient use areas to aid licensed staff and speed campers' recovery.
Lifeguard Position Summary
Lifeguards will be responsible for working on and supervising the upkeep of the waterfront. Lifeguards will be assigned duties day to day by the waterfront director which include being on lifeguard duty by the waterfront, boating or creeking and other duties as assigned. Staff will create a safe, fun and engaging environment for all campers. Applicants must have or be able to obtain the lifeguard certificate (including AED/First Aid).
Office Staff Position Summary:
Office staff are responsible for proper care and documentation of all mail that comes into camp, signing out equipment and assisting with data entry. Office staff will be supervised by the Office Coordinator who will delegate tasks each day. These tasks include picking up mail, dropping off mail, printing emails, preparing luggage tags and managing equipment requests. All activities staff also aid with the check in/check out process, moving luggage and all camp events.
Intern Participant Essential Functions:
Fulfill job placement expectations, adhere to daily schedule, follow all rules and regulations pertaining to the Internship Program.
Meet or exceed the standards of the American Camp Association and the Ulster County Board of Health.
Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure professional standards of Summer Day Camp and the Frost Valley YMCA.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Day Camp Junior Counselor Essential Functions:
Work directly with a group of campers, leading activities and ensuring the general safety and well-being of each camper throughout the day
Assist in creating a weekly program plan for campers in a specific camper group
Assist in keeping diligent attendance and behavior records on campers in a specific camper group
Provide prompt, friendly, and informative customer service
Assist in communication with families about Day Camp programs
Assist in maintaining the highest safety standards for over 160 campers per session in a day camp setting
Meet or exceed the standards of the American Camp Association and the Ulster County Board of Health.
Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure professional standards of Summer Day Camp and the Frost Valley YMCA.
Embrace the Frost Valley YMCA character values
Perform other duties as assigned.
Store Associate Essential Functions:
Provide excellent customer service by interacting with customers in a timely, friendly and courteous manner
Must be able to communicate successfully with all Frost Valley Departments
Process sales through the cash register, handling all cash and charge transactions with accuracy
Restock shelves with merchandise
Will assist with packing online orders
Keep store tidy and neat in appearance
Conduct yourself in a professional manner that coincides with the policies and procedures of Frost Valley YMCA
Other duties as assigned by the Store Manager or the Chief Operations Officer
Ensure that Frost Valley YMCA achieves the highest standard and meets the mission and goals of the organization
Embrace the Frost Valley YMCA character values
Perform other duties as assigned.
Wellness Center Aid Essential Functions:
Assist campers in the Wellness Center in obtaining proper nutrition and fluid intake
General cleaning of patient care areas, infirmary and camper bathrooms daily or as needed
Document patient vitals and other tasks performed for patient care
Laundering of Wellness Center linens
Ensuring proper hygiene, rest, activities of daily living and supervision of campers housed in the infirmary
Maintain an environment conducive to recovery
Communicate camper health needs, reported signs and symptoms to license staff
Participate in all Wellness Center trainings i.e.: emergency preparedness drills, CPR, First Aid, and Epi pen administration
Collaborate between EMS personnel, Wellness Center staff and Camp Director team
Report unsafe/hazardous situations on Frost Valley property
Other duties as assigned by Healthcare Administrator
Embrace the Frost Valley YMCA character values
Perform other duties as assigned.
Lifeguard Essential Functions:
Supervise campers at the Waterfront, boating or creeks
Assist with the upkeep of the waterfront
Support with the check out process
Have or obtain valid lifeguard certification including AED/First Aid
Report unsafe/hazardous situations on Frost Valley property
Other duties as assigned by Head Lifeguards or Waterfront Director
Embrace the Frost Valley character values
Perform other duties as assigned.
Office Staff Essential Functions:
Process, document, store and safely distribute all mail that arrives at Frost Valley
Print, sort and distribute all camper emails
Prepare luggage tags and assist with check out day
Prepare, document, distribute and collect program equipment
Report unsafe/hazardous situations on Frost Valley property
Other duties as assigned by the Office Coordinator
Embrace the Frost Valley character values
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications:
Must be 16 years of age
Must have New York State Working Papers
Experience working with children aged 4-16, or a desire to do so
Possess excellent communication and organization skills
Comfortable with learning computer software
Able to provide excellent customer service and maintain a high level of attention to detail in all work
Be a strong leader and be able to work well with a team of others
Able to multi-task and handle pressure well
Enjoy working with children, teens, families and other staff
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The employee may be required to stand on their feet for long periods of time.
Employee must be able to occasionally traverse rough terrain.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
The noise level in the work environment
Participants in the Intern Program will be responsible for a role, either as a Wellness Center Aid, Store Associate, Lifeguard, Office Staff or Day Camp Junior Counselor. The intern will report to work 5 days a week for 8 hours a day. The specific details related to these roles are included below. In addition to their working roles, Interns will have scheduled participant activities; these additional activities will be for the purpose of job development, recreation, or community service. A principal job function is to ensure that quality service is provided to all participants and families.
Day Camp Junior Counselor Position Summary
The Day Camp Junior Counselor is responsible for assisting in the implementation and facilitation of Frost Valley YMCA's Summer Day Camp. This position is focused on the safety, planning and implementation of activities for our campers aged 4-16. Additional responsibilities include assisting in daily camper paperwork, attendance, behavior management, and basic parent communication. A principal job function is to ensure that quality service is provided to all participants and families.
Store Associate Position Summary
The Camp Store Associate must have excellent customer service, cash register and cash handling skills. The Camp Store Associate will primarily be public facing; must interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
Wellness Center Aid Position Summary
The Wellness Center Aide will assist other Wellness Center staff in maintaining an environment conducive to the recovery and return of the camper to customary camp programs and activities. The Aide will encourage camper's good health practices and maintain cleanliness of patient use areas to aid licensed staff and speed campers' recovery.
Lifeguard Position Summary
Lifeguards will be responsible for working on and supervising the upkeep of the waterfront. Lifeguards will be assigned duties day to day by the waterfront director which include being on lifeguard duty by the waterfront, boating or creeking and other duties as assigned. Staff will create a safe, fun and engaging environment for all campers. Applicants must have or be able to obtain the lifeguard certificate (including AED/First Aid).
Office Staff Position Summary:
Office staff are responsible for proper care and documentation of all mail that comes into camp, signing out equipment and assisting with data entry. Office staff will be supervised by the Office Coordinator who will delegate tasks each day. These tasks include picking up mail, dropping off mail, printing emails, preparing luggage tags and managing equipment requests. All activities staff also aid with the check in/check out process, moving luggage and all camp events.
Intern Participant Essential Functions:
Fulfill job placement expectations, adhere to daily schedule, follow all rules and regulations pertaining to the Internship Program.
Meet or exceed the standards of the American Camp Association and the Ulster County Board of Health.
Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure professional standards of Summer Day Camp and the Frost Valley YMCA.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Day Camp Junior Counselor Essential Functions:
Work directly with a group of campers, leading activities and ensuring the general safety and well-being of each camper throughout the day
Assist in creating a weekly program plan for campers in a specific camper group
Assist in keeping diligent attendance and behavior records on campers in a specific camper group
Provide prompt, friendly, and informative customer service
Assist in communication with families about Day Camp programs
Assist in maintaining the highest safety standards for over 160 campers per session in a day camp setting
Meet or exceed the standards of the American Camp Association and the Ulster County Board of Health.
Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure professional standards of Summer Day Camp and the Frost Valley YMCA.
Embrace the Frost Valley YMCA character values
Perform other duties as assigned.
Store Associate Essential Functions:
Provide excellent customer service by interacting with customers in a timely, friendly and courteous manner
Must be able to communicate successfully with all Frost Valley Departments
Process sales through the cash register, handling all cash and charge transactions with accuracy
Restock shelves with merchandise
Will assist with packing online orders
Keep store tidy and neat in appearance
Conduct yourself in a professional manner that coincides with the policies and procedures of Frost Valley YMCA
Other duties as assigned by the Store Manager or the Chief Operations Officer
Ensure that Frost Valley YMCA achieves the highest standard and meets the mission and goals of the organization
Embrace the Frost Valley YMCA character values
Perform other duties as assigned.
Wellness Center Aid Essential Functions:
Assist campers in the Wellness Center in obtaining proper nutrition and fluid intake
General cleaning of patient care areas, infirmary and camper bathrooms daily or as needed
Document patient vitals and other tasks performed for patient care
Laundering of Wellness Center linens
Ensuring proper hygiene, rest, activities of daily living and supervision of campers housed in the infirmary
Maintain an environment conducive to recovery
Communicate camper health needs, reported signs and symptoms to license staff
Participate in all Wellness Center trainings i.e.: emergency preparedness drills, CPR, First Aid, and Epi pen administration
Collaborate between EMS personnel, Wellness Center staff and Camp Director team
Report unsafe/hazardous situations on Frost Valley property
Other duties as assigned by Healthcare Administrator
Embrace the Frost Valley YMCA character values
Perform other duties as assigned.
Lifeguard Essential Functions:
Supervise campers at the Waterfront, boating or creeks
Assist with the upkeep of the waterfront
Support with the check out process
Have or obtain valid lifeguard certification including AED/First Aid
Report unsafe/hazardous situations on Frost Valley property
Other duties as assigned by Head Lifeguards or Waterfront Director
Embrace the Frost Valley character values
Perform other duties as assigned.
Office Staff Essential Functions:
Process, document, store and safely distribute all mail that arrives at Frost Valley
Print, sort and distribute all camper emails
Prepare luggage tags and assist with check out day
Prepare, document, distribute and collect program equipment
Report unsafe/hazardous situations on Frost Valley property
Other duties as assigned by the Office Coordinator
Embrace the Frost Valley character values
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications:
Must be 16 years of age
Must have New York State Working Papers
Experience working with children aged 4-16, or a desire to do so
Possess excellent communication and organization skills
Comfortable with learning computer software
Able to provide excellent customer service and maintain a high level of attention to detail in all work
Be a strong leader and be able to work well with a team of others
Able to multi-task and handle pressure well
Enjoy working with children, teens, families and other staff
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The employee may be required to stand on their feet for long periods of time.
Employee must be able to occasionally traverse rough terrain.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
The noise level in the work environment