Summer 2026 Intern Application

Description

INTERN PARTICIPANT POSITION SUMMARY:

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. The three positions are as follows:

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 merchand