Camp Positions

JCC Association of North America; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The JCC Association of North America is seeking Camp Counselors for the Summer Camp in San Francisco, offering an engaging environment for children grades K-10. Counselors will create memorable experiences while enhancing their leadership skills.

This seasonal role requires commitment, teamwork, and creativity across various activities. Training begins June 2, 2025, with work running until August 22, 2025. Join us to make a positive impact in our campers' lives!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 with a valid work permit.
• Willing to commit to ten weeks of camp plus training week.
• Ability to lift equipment/supplies up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary role model for a group of campers.
• Plan and supervise fun age-appropriate activities.
• Resolve behavioral challenges with help from supervisors.

Skills

Experience working with children ages 5 through 15

Team player

Enthusiastic and flexible

Ability to facilitate group activities

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Camp Positions
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
3200 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

Principal Responsibilities:

The JCCSF Summer Camp is now hiring Camp Counselors for 2025! Summer Camp at the JCCSF offers one-week to three-week sessions in traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K-10. Our classic day camps feature arts & crafts, STEAM projects, and sports. Specialty camps include visual arts, nature exploration, musical theater, science and more.

As a camp counselor, you'll be helping children create lifelong memories. At the same time, you'll build your leadership skills, boost your resume and have a blast!

Summer Camp is in session June 2 - August 22, 2025.

SALARY RANGE

$18.67 - $21.00 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the primary role model for a group of campers, grades K through 10
• Create a safe, supportive environment for campers
• Plan, organize and supervise fun and age-appropriate activities
• Help lead lesson plans and support indoor and outdoor programming
• Set clear, consistent limits and resolve behavioral challenges with help from supervisors
• Take on additional responsibilities as required

STATUS

Seasonal, Non-benefited, non-exempt position

HOURS

37.5 hours per week from 6/2/2025 - 8/22/2025

SCHEDULE

• Staff training June 2, 2025 - June 6, 2025
• Summer Direct Service Hours: June 9, 2025 - August 22, 2025
• Work hours: 8:15 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 with a valid work permit
• Willing to commit to ten weeks of camp plus our staff training week (applicants who can commit to the greatest number of weeks will be prioritized)
• A team player
• Experience working with children ages 5 through 15, preferably in a camp setting
• Warm, open and able to respond sensitively to diverse groups of children
• Interested in creating, planning and facilitating group activities
• Appropriately silly and imaginative at play
• Adept at juggling attention to one camper while supervising large groups
• Enthusiastic, flexible and able to improvise (a must)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Will be working directly with and mainly responsible for youth aged 5-13. Camps take place in a variety of locations, both indoors (classrooms, basketball gym, art studio, catering kitchen) and outdoors (field trips, sports field, playgrounds). Locations are dependent on which camp type the counselors are assigned. Assignments can be made with consideration of counselor preferences.

Counselors are required to participate in swim-based activities with campers, in 3-5 feet of water, and must wear appropriate swim attire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift equipment/supplies/assorted material of up to 50 lbs, with or without assistance. Work entails standing and walking throughout the day.

Salary

$35,000 - $45,000

Agency Information

Urban and inclusive, the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) celebrates our vibrant city and its people. We explore Jewish culture and traditions as a pathway for joyful, meaningful living. We're a community for everyone, using the power of gathering together to share, inspire, support and restore. The JCCSF is located in San Francisco, CA at 3200 California Street (at Presidio).