Camp Birkett Day Camp Staff

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

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?

• A 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?

• A current certification in lifeguard training or equivalent.
• A current instructional certification in specified craft or related experience in that craft.
• A 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.