Camp Overview
Camp Linwood MacDonald is the resident camp & retreat center branch of the YMCA of Newark. Newark is located in NE New Jersey, just across the river from NYC and is very urban. Camp is located one hour (by car) away in the NW corner of New Jersey and is very rural. We are a small camp with a very mixed program through the summer. We would begin on or about June 10th and have about two weeks of training including general training & specialized programs including waterfront/lifeguarding. We host a number of guest camps throughout the summer - summer camps for children sponsored by another organization. For the guest camps we provide lodging, meals and programs. We do not sleep in cabins with the children of guest camps nor are we responsible for the children other than during activities/programs we facilitate. Other weeks we have our children for whom we are responsible 24/7 and do sleep within cabins with them.
STAFF TIME OFF
Staff receive a minimum of one hour off per day between 8am and 9 pm. Staff also receive a minimum of one 24-hour period off per week.
STAFF QUALITIES
Personal Characteristics: Strong work ethic, flexibility, open mindedness, energetic - able to sustain an active lifestyle, good sense of humor, positive attitude, playful without being childish...
Work/Volunteer Experience: work with disadvantaged and special needs populations; prior teaching/coaching of sport, art, music, &/or outdoor activities; able to become lifeguard certified via on site training course (strong swimmer);
