Summer Camp Counselor (Los Altos)

Galileo Learning; Los Altos (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading summer camp as a Summer Camp Counselor in Los Altos, where you'll guide campers through a safe and engaging experience. This role emphasizes supervision, teamwork, and providing exceptional service. Enjoy a supportive environment that values diversity and personal development while making a positive impact on young innovators.

Benefits

Free week of camp for your child

Discounts

Scholarship nominations

Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children required.
• Ability to work full-time during camp.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise groups of 15+ campers weekly.
• Provide exceptional customer service to campers and families.
• Engage in all camp activities and ensure safety.

Skills

Supervising Children

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

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Company Description

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.

Job Description

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Compensation: The anticipated pay rate is $18.94 per hour for first-year staff, with increases based on tenure and experience.
6. Perks: including free week of camp for your child, discounts, scholarship nominations, and membership in the Galileo Alumni Community.
7. Qualifications: Experience supervising children, relevant work experience, ability to work full-time, and other requirements as listed.

Schedule

Camp operates Monday - Friday with shifts varying by location, starting as early as 7:00 a.m. and ending as late as 6:30 p.m. Staff must complete training and pre-camp setup days.

Additional Information

Job descriptions are summaries; accommodations are provided per ADA. Pre-employment requirements include background checks and training. Physical demands include lifting, operating a computer, and standing for periods.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Galileo Learning is committed to diversity and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.