Summer Camp Counselor

BASIS Independent Schools; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BASIS Independent Schools is seeking enthusiastic Camp Counselors and Lead Teachers for Summer 2025 in Fremont. Candidates will lead engaging activities, ensure camper safety, and foster a positive camp community. Positions available for those passionate about working with children, with flexible schedules offered during the summer.

Qualifications

• Must have valid fingerprint clearance.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in organizing camp activities.
• Maintain safety standards for campers.
• Role model with positive attitude.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK-12 private, secular schools that educate students to the highest international levels. Our ten campuses, located in some of the most bustling, dynamic metropolitan areas in the country, are part of the BASIS Curriculum Schools global network. We believe in setting a higher standard for students and promoting self-reliance and accountability in a culture where hard work is celebrated, and intellectual pursuits result in extraordinary outcomes.

BASIS Independent Fremont Lower is Seeking Camp Counselors and Lead Teachers for Summer 2025!

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for camp leaders who are enthusiastic about making camp a fun and enriching experience:

* Day Camp Counselors support Lead Counselors and help guide campers through daily activities.

* Day Camp Lead Counselors use provided materials to plan, teach, and coordinate day camp activities for a specific age group, helping campers build personal growth and daily living skills.

* Specialty Camp Lead Teachers plan and lead themed camps with support from a summer team.

Camp Details

* Dates: Mid-June to mid-August

* Schedule: Full-time and part-time positions available; camp hours are 7:30 AM-6:00 PM, including before and after care.

* Flexibility: Qualified candidates can choose the weeks they want to work or commit to the full summer.

Your Primary Responsibilities

* Maintain high standards of health and safety for campers and staff.

* Assist or lead the organization, supervision, and delivery of camp activities to meet camper outcomes.

* Be a role model for campers and staff with a positive attitude and strong behavior.

* Represent the camp when interacting with parents and the broader community.

Essential Qualifications

* Has excitement, joy, and passion for working with kids.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills with campers, employees, and parents.

* Cooperative, supportive, flexible, and organized.

* Able to build a positive camp community and foster relationships with students.

* Strong work ethic and a problem-solving mindset.

Position Requirements

* Minimum: High school diploma and valid fingerprint clearance. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

* Preferred: Experience working with children, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a high level of personal responsibility.

* Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time both inside and outside the building.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.