Employment
Interested in working at a summer camp?
YMCA Camp Warren is not only a life-changing experience for the campers, it can be for the staff members, too. If you are open to new experiences and interested in having a positive impact on the life of a child, this may be the summer job for you.
We have a few positions that offer full-summer employment, however, the majority of positions at Camp Warren are for half of the summer. Female staff will work the first half of the summer (June through Mid-July) and males will work the second half of the summer (Mid-July-August). All staff are required to attend staff training in early June. Please look below for available positions.
Benefits of working with YMCA Camp Warren
- Lifelong relationships
- Leadership experience
- A chance to be a positive role-model
- Gain experience working with children and youth
- A beautiful outdoor setting in Northern Minnesota
- Be a part of a close camp community
Application Process
To apply to work at YMCA Camp Warren you must submit an application online. For all of the job descriptions listed, please go to the
YMCA Twin Cities employment site. Select
"Camp Counselor - Part time". Scroll to the bottom of the job description and select
"Begin Application". There is no need to choose any position before beginning the application.
We cannot start the interview process until we receive a complete application.
Current Positions Available - Summer 2009
Camp Counselor - Overnight Cabin Counselor - Provides high quality outdoor education and recreation experiences for participants. Cabin counselors are the ones the campers connect with the most and have the opportunity to make incredible impacts on the kids.
Camp Counselor - Overnight Trail Guides - Lead out of camp trips, primarily canoeing. Must be WFA or WFR and Lifeguard certified (courses available through the YMCA)
Camp Counselor- Overnight Program Staff - Individuals that have specific skill-sets to organize and lead campers and/or other staff in a particular program area. Positions include:
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Summer Program Coordinator (2) - work with camp directors to oversee day-to-day camp program.
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Waterfront Director - Manage waterfront safety, activities and staff. Must be a certified lifeguard.
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Sailing Master - Manage all aspects of the sailing program. Must be a certified lifeguard.
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Boating Director - Manage all aspects of the boating program. Experience instructing canoeing, kayaking and windsurfing beneficial. Must be a certified lifeguard.
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Arts & Crafts Director - Manage arts & crafts program and organize daily projects for campers.
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Trips Director - Manage all out-of-camp trip experiences. This includes preparing equipment and food for trips. WFR preferred.
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Wrangler - Manage horse camp program and horse care. Preferred age 21 and instruction experience.
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Health Officer - Manage health and wellness of campers and staff. Required: EMT, LPN, RN or Doctor.
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Archery Instructor - Manage the archery range and instruct campers in proper techniques.
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Nature Program Instructor - Organize daily activities for campers involving the natural world.
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Drama/Theater/Music Instructor - Organize daily activities involving drama, theater and music performance.
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Fishing Instructor - Manage the fishing program and instruct campers in proper fishing techniques.
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Ropes Director - Manage safety and facilitation of high and low ropes courses. Prior experience required.
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Tennis Instructor - Organize daily activies and instruct campers in proper technique.
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Athletics Instructor - Organize daily activities involving field games, sports, and teamwork.
To apply to work at YMCA Camp Warren you must submit an application online. For all of the job descriptions listed, please go to the
YMCA Twin Cities employment site. Select
"Camp Counselor - Part time". Scroll to the bottom of the job description and select
"Choose a Location". Next Select
"Minnesota" and
"Eveleth". If you would like to search by zip code, please use
55734. Next, select
"Begin Application". There is no need to choose any position before beginning the application.
Certifications
All employees of YMCA Camp Warren are required to have CPR/First Aid certifications. Other certifications that are benificial to have are lifeguard, Wilderness First Aid, and Wilderness First Responder. Please follow the links below for some available classes.
If you live outside of the United States
Each of the Minneapolis YMCA is proud to have staff members who live outside of the United States. If this describes you, please contact ICCP (International Camp Counselor Program) at
http://www.ymcaICCP.org, Camp America at
http://www.campamerica.co.uk/ or Camp Leaders at
http://www.campleaders.com/ to receive an application. These organizations are better equipped to assist you with the application process, orientation to camp life and your travel arrangements.
Contact Information
Email
Email us
YMCA Customer Service Center
2125 E. Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phone: 612-230-9622
Fax: 612-465-0559
Minneapolis Camp Center
Camp Warren Winter Office
3425 Ihduhapi Road
Loretto, MN 55357
Phone | 763-479-1146
Fax | 612-823-2482
Summer Camp
3726 Miller Trunk Road
Eveleth, MN 55734
*Waive signature on packages
Phone | 218-744-4222
Fax | 218-744-4136
