Job Description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Teen Trip Staffto join our team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

As a Teen Trip Staff you will be responsible for leading backpacking and water based trips for a group of 10-12 teens ages 13-17. If hired for this position, you will live and work in a cabin/yurts, with a co-leader, to provide constructive and responsible leadership. You will also be responsible for developing camper character and values; fosters community, encouraging group leadership, and developing stewardship while facilitating group discussions and activities related to values, leadership, and self-awareness all while providing a quality experience to campers and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Teen and Trips Director to facilitate teen leadership programs.
• Deliver progressive leadership programming, as part of camp’s teen leadership programs.
• Supervise, engage and build community with campers.
• Lead safe, programmed, skill building, and fun off-site trips. Maintain awareness and supervision of campers.
• Follow guidelines for off-camp trips as explained in the Adventure Manual.
• Follow camp safety guidelines; follow National Park/Forest regulations and always abide by “leave no trace” guidelines.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Staff are responsible for understanding, executing, and upholding all camp safety protocols and standards while off-site/on-trail.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Are you a good fit?

• A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• One or more seasons of related experience required.
• Preferred: Experience in leading trip/travel program and/or personal outdoor experience.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
• Required: Wilderness First Aid or First Responder (must have by the start of staff training).
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

*This is a Residential position that includes room and board*

Starting Wage: $480 to $510 per week, depending on qualifications

Date of Employment: June 8th, 2026 - August 21st, 2026

Location: YMCA Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA

Benefits:

• Free Saturdays
• Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
• Build lasting connections and employment experience
• Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Qualifications

Trip Staff

Name: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: YMCA Camp Seymour

Reports to: Summer Camp Director

Works with a co-leader to provide constructive, responsible leadership and guidance for a group of 10-12 teens ages 13-17. Leads backpacking and water based trips. Develops camper character and values; fosters community, encourages group leadership, and develops stewardship. Facilitates group discussions and activities related to values, leadership, and self-awareness. Provides a quality experience to campers & families focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Represents the YMCA and self in a professional manner of safety and fun.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and Program Delivery:

• Facilitate trip programs (Teen Wilderness Adventure and South Sound Kayak) with a co-leader.
• Supervise, engage and build community with campers.
• Lead safe, programmed, skill building, and fun off-site trips. Maintain awareness and supervision of campers. Follow guidelines for off-camp trips as explained in the Adventure Manual.
• Follow camp safety guidelines; follow National Park/Forest regulations and always abide by "leave no trace" guidelines.

Financial Development and Philanthropy:

• Meet performance measurement through annual giving, major gifts, and/or endowment by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.

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.

• Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must participate in programming outdoors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• One or more seasons of related experience required.
• Preferred: Experience in leading trip/travel program and/or personal outdoor experience.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
• Required: Wilderness First Aid or First Responder (must have by the start of staff training).
• CPR, AED certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

It is important to note that job competencies are developed over time and represent the compilation of multiple abilities and knowledge required for success. It is also important to note that no one competency, of the 18, stands alone. Each competency is important and depends upon the other competencies to be supported and enhanced. The following have being identified for this position:

Community: Delivers the benefits of good health, strong connections, greater self-confidence, and a sense of security to all who seek it.

• Demonstrates a desire to serve others.
• Responds to requests, inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a timely and appropriate fashion to assure that staff and campers feel valued.
• Anticipates and takes action to meet the needs of campers
• Seeks out and uses staff and camper feedback to improve programs and services.
• Knows the name and supports the dream of every child in his or her program.

Decision Making: Integrates logic, intuition, and sound judgement to analyze information to identify greatest opportunities, make sound decisions, and solve problems.

• Learns from experience and applies what is learned to new situations.
• Identifies and utilizes new courses of action when encountering obstacles or problems.
• Makes sound decisions/ judgments based on input from others, data, and feedback.
• Takes personal responsibility for decisions and the likely implications of behavior-- before acting.

Inclusion: Diversity, inclusion, cultural competence.

• Displays ease and comfort with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Works effectively with all members of a diverse team.
• Seeks out and includes others in order to gather new and different points of view.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

I understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position.