Camp Birkett Day Camp Staff

In summer 2026, millions of amazing people like you will gain (in)valuable work experience and leadership skills while working with like-minded peers at summer camps across the country. Why should you be one of them?

Do you want to boost your resume? Be a role model? Hone your leadership skills? Meet new people? Go on daily adventures?

Summer Camp jobs with the Ann Arbor Y offer invaluable skill-building, leadership training, and enrichment opportunities in a fun high energy environment. Camp staff assist and lead groups of campers in various camp programs and activities each day. Camp staff are responsible for the general safety, development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in their group. Camp Staff will provide high quality educational and recreational experiences for participants that focus on the Y's core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Our staff are the backbone of our summer programs here at the Y. We pride ourselves on giving staff an incredible amount of support during training and throughout the summer. As a staff member, we guarantee you will feel a valued member of the Ann Arbor YMCA camp team.

Who are we?

The Y is a leading non-profit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other.

Where are we?

Pinckney/Ann Arbor

A summer job at the Y gives you opportunities to explore future career pathways with an organization that’s invested in helping you reach your potential— all while making a positive impact in your community. Apply today & find new opportunities: Contact [email protected] for more information. #ForABetterUs #NowHiring

What qualifications do I need to have in order to be a Day Camp Counselor?

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• One (1) year experience in working with children is preferred.
• Must demonstrate creativity, enthusiasm and dedication.
• Must have experience working with youth in a group setting and creating and implementing lesson plans.
• Additionally, this person should possess the skills necessary to provide safe, appropriate and fun activities.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified prior to the beginning of camp*
• Multilingual ability is preferred.

What qualifications do I need to have in order to be an Activity Specialist?

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have 1-year experience in working with children.
• Must demonstrate creativity, enthusiasm and dedication.
• Must have experience working with youth in a group setting and creating and implementing lesson plans.
• Additionally, s/he should possess the skills necessary to provide safe, appropriate and fun activities.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified prior to the beginning of camp*
• Experience in area of specialty is required.
• Multilingual ability is preferred.

What qualifications do I need to be a Waterfront Director?

• Previous experience in camping.
• ­ Current certification in lifeguarding, first aid and CPR
• ­ Prior experience in the development and delivery of recreational programs.
• ­ Experience in supervising others especially peers is desirable.

What qualifications do I need to be the Boating Specialist?

• Current certification in lifeguard training or equivalent.
• ­ Current instructional certification in specified craft or related experience in that craft.
• ­ Current certification in first aid and CPR. Advanced certification may be required based on camp location and site of delivery of aquatic programs.
• ­ Prior experience at a waterfront similar to the camp.

What qualifications do I need to be a Health Officer?

• Maintains health for all of camp - uses camp medical standing orders and camp health officer training to guide decision making.
• Maintains health log.
• In charge of health room/cabinets/boxes.
• Main person for serious first aid.
• Provides consultations to staff: First Aid as needed.
• In charge of med passing - hands off emergency meds to GCs to keep on their person.
• Does beginning of the week health and safety checks for all campers.
• Point of contact to parents - child’s health. Also calls home for camper illness/injury.

For all positions: * If an applicant is hired, the Ann Arbor Y will provide CPR and First Aid training at no cost to the employee.