Summer Camp Counselor

Jefunira Camp is located in Menlo Park at Oak Knoll Elementary School. We provide a wide range of activities including unusual sports & games from around the world, cooking, messy art projects, and more. We seek campers and counselors of all shapes, sizes, colors, and textures with a sense of adventure and a desire for fun. Come join us for the summer of a lifetime! Everything you already love to do - exercise, tell stories, take hikes, finger paint, play water games, and much more. Primary responsibilities include daily organization and supervision of our day camp. You will also be responsible for working with the rest of our staff to plan activities and to organize weekly schedules of events. The summer is divided into four two-week sessions. Staff members will be paired with two other counselors and will lead a group of 12 to 16 campers. Camper groups are divided by ages with each group spanning two grade levels. Qualifications We are looking for energetic, caring people with experience, ability, and interest in working with young children. Special skills and/or talents are a plus. (Nature lovers, artists, storytellers, athletes, jugglers are welcome to apply.) We provide on the job training, entertaining co-workers, and an incredibly supportive clientele. You provide daily enthusiasm, unbridled creativity, and a passion for working with children. All staff must be at least 18 years old and have completed one year of college. We are looking for people with: Ability to relate to peers and co-workers Ability to accept guidance and supervision Ability to lead/assist in leading an activity Experience working with children Good character, integrity, and adaptability Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control High school graduate or equivalent and at least 18 years of age Details Our camp season is eight weeks long. The camper's daily schedule runs from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Campers range in age from 4 to 14. Counselors will be paid according to experience. Because we are a day camp and do not provide housing for staff members.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$3,160.00 - $4,800.00 per month Application Question(s): Jefunira Camp is a day camp that does not provide housing. We want to be sure that you understand that housing is not included with the position.

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person