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YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Lead Counselor- Y On The Fly

Counselor 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$14.00–$14.50 /hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Lead the Fun – Become a YMCA Summer Camp Counselor!

Looking for a summer job that’s fun, rewarding, and impactful? We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Summer Camp team! This is a fantastic opportunity to work with kids, lead exciting activities, and create a positive, nurturing environment where campers can grow, learn, and have an unforgettable summer

Why You’ll Love the YMCA

As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership or 50% off family membership and 50% discounted programs for you and your household.

Other Perks Our Y Employees Enjoy

  • Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career.
  • Childcare: While working, up to four hours of Childwatch is offered at membership branches during regular child watch hours, also enjoy 50% discounted before and after school care and summer day camp options.
  • Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!

Responsibilities

The Reniassance Pointe YMCA is seeking a part-time Camp Leader for the Y on the Fly summer program. This free program will be offered at a community park to serve neighborhood kids with fun enriching activities. The Camp Leader should be enthusiastic, energetic, and compassionate with a strong desire to positively impact the lives of young children.

  • Connect: Have a warm, engaging, and friendly demeanor that is able to connect quickly with program participants, parents, and supervisors.
  • Nurture: Actively engage with and provide quality care for program participants in order to deliver a quality childcare experience.
  • Lead: Good communication, accounting, and organizational skills.

Requirements

Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:

  • Minimum of 18 years of age, with a high school diploma or equivalent, is preferred.
  • Reliable transportation to and from work.
  • Two years of related work experience with youth supervision is preferred.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work well with youth, parents, community leaders, staff, volunteers, and YMCA members.
  • Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.

Salary: Part-time $14.00-$14.50 hourly

Hours Available: Monday- Friday Mornings

Location: Hamilton Park, 1601 Jessie Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

Key Skills

EnthusiasmDedicationChild SupervisionActivity LeadershipOrganizationEngagementCompassion

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Counselor- Y On The Fly at YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in General Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 63 active General Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

General Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active General Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 25% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

General Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through May 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.6this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of General Medicine (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 63 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Fort Wayne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$233k
Typical market rent
$1,271/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Fort Wayne, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne

Non-profit Organizations
Fort Wayne, IN
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free Individual Membership
50% Discounted Programs
Training and Certifications
Childcare Discounts