Winter Break Camp Counselor - Bellevue - South

Steve & Kate's Camp; Washington; On-site; USD 3,203,000 - 3,547,000; Full time

Job summary

Steve & Kate's Camp in Bellevue, WA is seeking staff for the December camp session. The role involves supervising and guiding children aged 4-12 through a variety of activities from crafts to stop-motion, while ensuring safety and wellness. Staff hours are 8:00 am–6:00 pm, with shifts varying and final day extended as needed.

Ideal candidates are collaborative, patient, and able to model positive behavior. The position pays $23.25–$25.75 per hour, with offers based on experience; location is

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children in group settings.
• Ability to monitor safety and wellness of campers.
• Clear communication with campers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate activities and monitor safety for campers.
• Oversee activity spaces and support rotating roles.
• Coordinate with the local director to align responsibilities.

Skills

Staff supervision

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Details

Location: 4800 139th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006

Camp Dates: 12/21/2026 (Mon) - 12/31/2026 (Thu)

Camp Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (actual staff shifts will vary, and hours on the final camp day may be extended)

Hourly Wage: The hourly rate for this position is $23.25 - $25.75 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Steve & Kate's Camp in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on experience and other relevant business or organizational factors.

At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Campers choose minute-to-minute how to spend their time because making decisions today helps to build the self-confidence they’ll need to wrangle unknowns tomorrow. We value empowering our staff to be their whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included! Sound like something you can get behind? If so, we're looking for team members who are motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy. As a Steve & Kate’s staff member, you’ll sharpen your inherent leadership skills, learn some new ones, and collaborate with interesting people, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

Job Responsibilities

Staff members will be responsible for facilitating activities, making connections, and monitoring safety and wellness. Some staff members will create and/or oversee activity spaces in which campers will self-select activities, while other staff will work in rotating support roles throughout camp. The best way to find out what your specific responsibilities would be is to speak with your local director, but activities include sewing, stop-motion animation, maker space, performing arts, arts and crafts, lounging, recreation, and so much more!

Additional Responsibilities

• Actively supervising campers
• Maintaining an organized and approachable activity space
• Ensure compliance with Camp Policies
• Reporting & Recording details of notable concerns or incidents, and of injuries to campers, other staff members, or self
• Keeping track and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions
• adding daily updates and photos to campers’ profiles

How do you know if you’re the right candidate?

• Does the idea of guiding kids while they make decisions for themselves excite you?
• Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
• Are you comfortable leading groups of kids on your own while still collaborating with a team?
• Do you have the stamina to keep up (literally) with 4-12 year old’s bursting with energy and creative potential? And, can you bench press a kindergartener (just kidding -- can you lift up to 40lbs)?