Summer Camp Counselor (Denver - Lowry/Park Hill)

Galileo Learning; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization that empowers young innovators! As a Summer Camp Counselor, you'll guide campers through a safe and engaging summer experience. This role emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and personal development, allowing you to foster connections and support children's growth. Enjoy a joy-filled summer while developing your skills through ongoing training and support. With competitive pay and unique perks, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in kids' lives. If you're ready to inspire the next generation of changemakers, we want you on our team!

Benefits

One free week of camp for your child

15% Friends and Family Discount

Priority scholarship nominations

Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community

Qualifications

• Experience supervising groups of 10+ children independently.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with urgency and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of campers, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
• Collaborate with instructors to deliver innovative project-based curriculum.
• Provide exceptional customer service to campers and families.

Skills

Supervising children

Team collaboration

Customer service

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Time management

Education

College coursework in Education

Experience in childcare or tutoring

Job description

Summer Camp Counselor (Denver - Lowry/Park Hill)

• Full-time

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the world! With over 70 diverse communities served and hundreds of thousands of kids inspired since 2002, we are a leader in the Innovation Education Movement.

Here, innovation, purpose and personal development converge, creating an environment where your talents shine, and your impact is celebrated. We invest, test and continually iterate to sustain a culture that values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. In fact, we were named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to work for in the Nation in 2023 and 2024! We have also been on the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area list more than 12 times, were named one of Forbes’ Best Small Companies in 2017, and a Top 100 Real Impact Company in 2019.

Join us for a joy-filled summer in a mission-driven environment!

As a Summer Camp Counselor (or Team Leaders as we like to call them at Galileo), you’ll be the core presence for each camper, guiding them through an impactful, safe, and engaging summer experience. Staying with the same group all week, you’ll create a supportive environment that prioritizes both physical and emotional safety. This is a seasonal role; Summer Camp Counselors work full-time Monday - Friday (5 days per week).

Core Responsibilities

Lead and Supervise Campers:

• Supervise groups of 15+ campers weekly, creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging camp experience.
• Foster group connection through team activities, games, and daily interactions.
• Ensure a positive, supportive environment, manage camper behavior through restorative practices, and provide individual support based on campers' diverse needs.
• Collaborate with instructors to deliver Galileo’s innovative, project-based curriculum, integrating science, technology, engineering, and math.
• Support instructors by preparing materials and ensuring learning spaces are ready for each activity.
• Support and participate in extended care programming before and after standard camp hours.

Engage in All Camp Activities:

• Collaborate with teammates to plan, set up, and run daily activities.
• Lead campers during ceremonies, activities, snack, and lunch, ensuring safety and a positive camp spirit.
• Lead and participate in camp songs, chants, and skits, bringing energy to opening and closing ceremonies.
• Work as part of a team to make camp experiences joyful and memorable.

Provide Exceptional Customer Service:

• Greet campers and families with enthusiasm, ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Follow check-in/check-out procedures for efficient attendance and safety.
• Communicate with families about campers’ experiences as needed, ensuring a positive start and end to each day.

Build Your Skills with Ongoing Training and Support!

• Complete paid online training on innovation education, Galileo policies, and best practices before camp starts.
• Attend two in-person setup and training days to prepare your camp and meet your team.
• Develop professionally through feedback, supplemental training, and hands-on learning guided by camp leaders.

Compensation

At Galileo, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. We anticipate the compensation for this position to be $19.56 per hour for new (first-year) camp staff. Your exact pay rate will be determined based on a variety of factors, including work location and tenure.

Returning (alumni) staff pay for this role ranges from $19.81 per hour (second-year) to $20.56 per hour (fifth-year), based on tenure with Galileo Camps.

One free week of camp for your own child!

15% Friends and Family Discount

Priority scholarship nominations

Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000 inspiring changemakers!

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience independently supervising groups of 10+ children.
• At least 1 year (or camp season) experience working in summer camp, school, childcare, tutoring, coaching kids, after-school programs, or related fields.
• College coursework in Education or Child Development is a plus but not required.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks while working with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to complete all pre-camp tasks, including background checks, state-mandated certifications, electronic onboarding paperwork, and online training prior to the start of camp.
• Availability to work 8-hour shifts daily, Monday - Friday, for the duration of camp.
• Required to be available to work a minimum of 4 continuous weeks overlapping with the dates of camp operation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by May 12th, 2025.

At Galileo Camps, we value divergent thinkers who bring many different experiences and viewpoints to the table! We also strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups and people of diverse backgrounds to apply. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Schedule

All camps operate Monday - Friday. Shifts vary by position and location and can start as early as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 6:30 p.m.

Staff must complete online training and attend two pre-camp set-up days before camp opens. Set-up days may be scheduled on weekends.

Camp set-up dates, start dates, and duration vary by location - find your location on our Camp Finder page to view site-specific dates.

Please note that our job descriptions are a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our Human Resources team.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
• Operate a computer (including typing, reading).
• Seeing, hearing, and speaking, both nearby and at a distance.
• Use hand and fingers to help with classroom supplies and operate equipment.
• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, and sitting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.