Summer Camp – Counselor (21+)

Jewish Silicon Valley; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Camp Counselors to engage with middle school campers in a vibrant summer camp setting. This role involves supervising campers, facilitating outdoor activities, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. The ideal candidate will be a positive role model who can effectively communicate and work as part of a team. With a commitment to fostering camper development and upholding camp values, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact during the summer months. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating memorable experiences for youth while enjoying the great outdoors!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license.
• Experience with youth is preferred; CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise campers and ensure their safety during activities.
• Plan and implement daily camp activities for youth.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

21 years of age

ECE units or Recreation units

Experience working with youth

Tools

American Red Cross CPR Certification

American Red Cross First Aid Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jewish Silicon Valley - Los Gatos, CA

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Traditional & Non-Traditional Hours

Description

Summary:

Under the direction of the Camp & Youth Director, the Camp Counselor will interact with and supervise campers in grades 6^th-8^th. The Camp Counselor must possess a valid driver license and be willing to drive vehicles with campers to off-site field trip locations during the camp week. Counselors will assist with planning and implementing daily camp activities for campers. Individuals must ensure the day camp operates in a safe manner at all times, supervise participants while taking part in off and on-site activities, including but not limited to field trips, art, swimming, games, sports, etc. Camp Counselors are expected to uphold and role model the values of Camp Shalom. Time commitment for this position is 8:30am-5:00pm Monday through Friday during the months of June-August. Must be able to commit to a majority of the 9 weeks, June 2nd - August 1^st, 2025 with the option to remain on through August 15^th.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Must have knowledge of campers’ whereabouts at all times.
• Actively facilitate camper development in Outdoor Recreation Activities, Social Skill Development, Values, Multi-Cultural and Environmental Awareness.
• Maintain a positive attitude and conduct with the staff team as a positive role model.
• Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of daily camp activities.
• Adhere to and enforce Camp policies and procedures and operate day camp activities in a safe manner at all times.
• Attendance at staff meetings and pre-camp training (mandatory).
• Be prompt to all work assignments and adhere to the day camp daily schedule.
• Maintain all camp equipment and supplies.
• Care about and give attention to campers’ needs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Camp Leadership.
• Ability to drive a large SUV or vehicle with at least nine seats on surface streets and/or highways, including winding roads, for up to eight youth passengers.
• Oversee a field trip-based program, supervising middle school campers while out on public field trips, such as boating, kayaking, mini-golf, theme parks, etc.
• Be comfortable enforcing positive behaviors and dealing with difficult situations which can arise.

Effect on End Result: The effectiveness of this position will be measured by:

• Purposeful and coordinated programs that advance Camp and JSV strategic goals, good public relations, sound financial position, and good records systems.
• A positive working environment that allows for creative thinking, positive attitudes, teamwork, and self-development.
• Permeation of Tiferet (contributing to the greater good) throughout all JSV programs, services, and interactions. This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a high-quality level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of 21 years of age with a valid Driver's License.
• ECE units or Recreation units desired.
• Experience working with youth preferred.

Specific Certification Requirements:

• Current American Red Cross CPR for Child and Adult Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Current American Red Cross First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• If over 18 years old - Completion and clearance of background fingerprint assessment via the JSV Specific Live scan location.

Language Skills:

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, members, parents, donors, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must possess the ability to make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Other Skills, Requirements, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Ability and willingness to work as a “team”.
• Organized and possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to set and meet deadlines.
• Enthusiastic, dependable, and a sense of humor.
• Willing to follow directions and take initiative.
• Understanding of the JSV mission as well as a commitment to be a positive role model.
• Even-tempered and able to adjust tasks in accordance with changing priorities.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
• The physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related skills.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Also required to climb, push, and pull. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work both in an outside and inside environment, different temperature extremes.
• Ability and willingness to get in the swimming pool to supervise swimming time.

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and, when possible, to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between JSV and its employees.