Echo Corps Program

Echo Corps Program Staff serve as the main role model and supervisor for corps participants and ensure the physical and emotional well-being of all members under their care. Echo Corps Program Staff work to build a cohesive, friendly, safe, and fun environment while getting to know individuals to support their unique needs and growth potential. They lead the meetings and work as staff for the weekend rall, they focus on supporting participants to be safe, build community, and grow personally throughout their time as corps members.

Echo Corps Program Staff will work under the Echo Corps Program Coordinator to deliver curriculum around leadership and service work.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Part-time Hourly/ Seasonal

Days/

Hours:

3-5 hours/week, Wednesday evenings, flexible;
May 9-11, on-site at Camp Echo in Fremont, MI

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Age 18 or older (per licensing requirements)
• Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Lifeguard preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL CAMP ECHO STAFF:

• Models, teaches, and upholds the Camp Echo Code of Conduct and protects the well-being of all campers and staff.
• Reports any behavior that goes against the Camp Echo Code of Conduct and/or puts any camper or staff at emotional or physical risk.
• Aids in the development and education of Teen Leadership program participants.
• Maintains positive relationships with campers and other staff.
• Encourages physical, emotional, and spiritual growth and positive character development in all campers.
• Practices cultural humility, striving to actively learn about and be sensitive to cultures different than their own.
• Is a team player, helping others to achieve their potential by enthusiastically saying “yes” when asked to help.
• Takes initiative and strives to be an active participant in creating positive programs and spaces at camp.
• Cares for and maintains any program equipment, supplies, and spaces they use including activity areas (keeping track of keys) and any shared spaces like the offices, Costume Closet and Program Office.
• Handles whatever else is necessary to ensure that programs run smoothly and safely, or anything else that is deemed necessary by supervisors.
• May be scheduled to work in-between sessions on at least one occasion to support the transition between groups.

All summer positions require living on-site at Camp Echo in Fremont, Michigan. Depending on position hired, staff members live in camper or staff cabins during employment. All meals are provided while camp is in session.

To start the application process, log in to your Camp In Touch  account with your email address and password, or select “Sign up” to create a new account.

All McGaw YMCA Camp Echo employees are required to support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention. The YMCA enforces its policies and practices to prevent child abuse. The McGaw YMCA will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of youth in its programs. All reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior with youth or an allegation of abuse will be taken seriously.

Because of our concern for the welfare of children, the McGaw YMCA has developed standards, guidelines, and training to aid in the detection and prevention of child abuse. In addition, employees are screened, and background checks are conducted as a part of the hiring process.