Summer 2026 Intern Application

Job Type


Internship

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 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 is usually moderate.

FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SALARY: $375.00 per week

There are fees for participation in this program. Participants will pay $100.00 weekly, for a total of $400 for the full duration of the program, to cover the cost of housing, meals, and program expenses. Payment will be due upon registration for the Internship Program.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Description


$375.00 /week