Seasonal Summer Jobs at the Y

The right summer job can have lifelong impacts, from discovering your passions to exploring your potential. We have a proven history of people finding their career path during a summer job at the Y.

Find Your Perfect Summer Gig

Whether working around water or backpacking in the mountains is your thing, we've got a job for you. Our staff come from near and far because there's no better place to work for the summer than the Y.

Overnight Camp

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Start your greatest adventure yet and share the wonders of the great outdoors with kids at Camp Orkila or Camp Colman this summer. An overnight camp job at the Y gives you opportunities to explore future career pathways, all while mentoring campers as they experience new adventures like boating, climbing, zip lining, hiking, and much more. Plus you’ll make memories and friends that last a lifetime!

Starts at $75 per day + on-site room & board
Staff live on-site at camp throughout the summer
Workweek is six days on and one day off
Includes training, staff meetings, and regular duties
Camps located on Orcas Island and the Key Peninsula

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18-years-old
First AID/CPR certification (training is available)

BOLD & GOLD

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Get outside and test your leadership skills with Boys & Girls Outdoor Leadership Development (BOLD & GOLD). We engage over 500 youth annually in outdoor experiences ranging from 5 to 15 days in the North Cascades, Mt Rainier, Olympic National Park, and more. Activities include backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, fishing, yoga, art, music, literature, backcountry cooking, and having fun in nature.

Starts at $110/day + meals
Training begins in mid-June
Work in the field last 3-5 weeks

Qualifications:

Must be at least 21-years-old
Current driver’s license with minimum 3 years safe driving history
Current Wilderness First Aid/CPR certification
Current Washington State Food Handlers permit
Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds
Ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally with others
Ability to safely travel over varied terrain (trails, tree roots, boulder/rock fields, shoreline, mud, snow, ice) up to 15 miles per day
Comfortable spending multiple days or weeks in a wilderness setting

Aquatics

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Love to work in and around water? Then make a splash as a member of our aquatics team! We have positions open for lifeguards, swim instructors, aqua fitness instructors, swim support staff, and more. If you consider yourself a trustworthy leader with a keen eye for safety and love working with kids, apply for aquatics at the Y today.

Branch positions start at $19 or $20 per hour
Overnight camp positions starts at $75 per day + on-site room & board

Qualifications:

Must be at least 16-years-old for branches or 18-years-old for overnight camp
Successful completion of swim competency test
Certification-level of physical and mental readiness
Observant with ability to react calmly, quickly, and with good judgment in an emergency
First AID/CPR certification (training available)
YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard certification (training available)

Day Camp

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Every summer, the Y engages hundreds of children in fun and educational summer day camp programs. We’re looking for staff to serve as role models who lead by example to guide campers through activities ranging from arts & crafts, STEM programming, and sing-alongs to archery, nature hikes, outdoor recreation, and more.