YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application
YMCA Camp Carter is a beautiful 360-acre year-round summer camp located right in the heart of Fort Worth, TX. At camp, we offer 11 weeks of care that runs from Tuesday, May 26th through Friday, August 7th with an exciting variety of camp options to please every kind of camper at every age! Our traditional multi-activity camp provides options like STEM, arts, horseback riding, swimming, boating, fishing, and more! In our shoulder season, we offer Groups & Retreats, Conferences, Events, Equestrian Programs, Outdoor Education Field Trips, Family Camps, Holiday Camps, and much more. Learn more about Camp Carter in this quick video: https://youtu.be/ZoxPalxUmic?si=4Q_WrrMjBozWsq0e
About the Role
As a Housekeeping Staff member at YMCA Camp Carter, you’ll play a key behind-the-scenes role in creating a welcoming, safe, and comfortable environment for campers, families, and retreat guests. Whether preparing cabins for an incoming group or refreshing common spaces during a busy program day, your work helps ensure every guest has a positive and memorable camp experience.
This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys variety, and wants to be part of a mission-driven team supporting youth development.
What You’ll Do
Create Clean & Welcoming Spaces:
Clean and sanitize cabins, restrooms, program areas, offices, and common spaces to YMCA health and safety standards.
Support Camp Turnovers:
Assist with deep cleaning and room resets between camp sessions, retreats, and special events.
Stock & Maintain Supplies:
Restock paper goods, soaps, and cleaning materials to keep facilities guest-ready.
Laundry Support:
Wash, dry, and fold linens and other camp materials as needed.
Ensure Safety & Quality:
Follow proper cleaning procedures, infection-control practices, and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
Collaborate & Pitch In:
Work alongside camp operations and program staff to meet day-to-day and seasonal needs.
Schedule
- Weekday and weekend shifts based on camp activity
- Flexible hours with increased availability during summer camp and retreat seasons
- Daytime shifts most common; occasional early morning or evening support
Qualifications
- Age: 18+
- Education: No formal degree required
- Training: YMCA safety and procedural training provided
- Skills: Attention to detail, reliability, time management, and teamwork
- Physical: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., stand for long periods, bend, and perform repetitive tasks
- Experience: Housekeeping, custodial, or hospitality experience helpful—but not required. We’ll train the right person!
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership
- Discounts on YMCA programs and childcare
- Supportive, tight‑knit camp team
- Meaningful work that directly supports youth and families
- Gain experience with a respected nonprofit organization
Pay
$12–$13/hour, based on experience
Why This Role Matters
Clean spaces create safe experiences. Your work helps campers focus on fun, learning, and connection—while ensuring guests feel welcomed and cared for from arrival to departure. If you enjoy hands-on work, being part of a team, and making a difference behind the scenes, we’d love to have you at Camp Carter.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable association duties and will be responsible for implementation of the policies, procedures and standards established by the Metropolitan Board, the branch Board of Managers and the Association Leadership. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised at the discretion of management. This job description is not a written or implied contract.