Regional Camp Counselor

Job Details

Location: South Bay, CA Region – Multiple Steve & Kate’s Camp locations

Schedule: As needed; shifts will vary based on camp needs and availability. Regional staff select their own shifts. 

Hourly Wage: (determined using prior experience) The hourly rate for this position is $21.25 - $23.75 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.

Looking for a flexible way to work with Steve & Kate’s Camp?

This Regional Camp Counselor position is designed for team members who are interested in working at Steve & Kate’s Camp on an as-needed basis across our New York region.

Rather than being hired for one specific camp location, program, or set schedule, Regional Counselors become part of our pool of staff. As opportunities become available throughout the region, team members may select shifts based on their availability. 

Our Programs

At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in our campers so they can learn to trust themselves. By giving kids the freedom to choose their own activities and direct their own day, we help them build confidence, creativity, & resilience.

We're looking for team members who are playful, curious, dependable, and excited to support kids as they explore their interests. Rather than telling campers what to do next, our staff cheer them on, help them try new things, and create an environment where they feel empowered to make their own choices. 

Does that sound like you? At Steve & Kate's, you'll develop leadership skills, work alongside an amazing team, and help create a camp experience unlike any other. 

Steve & Kate's operates year-round, with opportunities available during the Summer as well as our Field Trip Camp and School Break Camp programs throughout the school year. 

During the Summer months, we operate our traditional Day Camps and Field Trips, creating additional opportunities for Regional Counselors to support our camp teams when staffing needs arise. 

Job Responsibilities

As a Regional Camp Counselor, you’ll step in to support our camp teams when additional staffing is needed. Depending on the opportunity, you may work at different Steve & Kate’s Camp locations throughout the New York region and support a variety of camp programming.

Responsibilities may include:

• Actively supervising campers and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment
• Engaging with campers and supporting their interests, activities, and play
• Supporting camp activities, programming, field trips, and daily operations as needed
• Collaborating with camp leadership and other staff members
• Ensuring compliance with Camp Policies
• Reporting and recording details of notable concerns, incidents, or injuries involving campers, staff members, or yourself
• Keeping track of and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions

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 looking for flexible, as-needed work rather than a set camp schedule?
• Are you able to travel to different Steve & Kate's locations throughout the New York region?
• Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
• Are you comfortable leading groups of kids while still collaborating with a team?
• Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge and learning something new—even if a third grader is doing the teaching?

Job Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum of 2 months of experience working with camp-age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal, or volunteer setting
• First Aid & CPR certified prior to your first day of work (some locations may require additional certifications)
• Ability to travel to participating Steve & Kate’s Camp locations within the New York region for shifts you accept
• Ability and willingness to travel to different Steve & Kate's Camp locations throughout the New York region for shifts you choose to accept 
• Comfort traveling with and supervising groups of children during Field Trips, including travel by bus and participation in activities away from our regular camp locations 
• Ability to maintain active supervision and remain diligent about camper safety while navigating public spaces, Field Trip destinations, transportation, and other environments outside of camp 
• Ability to follow location-specific safety procedures and directions from camp leadership, particularly during off-site programming 
• By applying and accepting an offer, you are giving Steve & Kate's permission to email or text you regarding employment and available work opportunities

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Steve & Kate's Camp, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in a school-aged camp setting to provide supervision, care, program delivery, and services per Steve & Kate's Camp and Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Steve & Kate's Camp's care and the employee.

Steve & Kate's Camp and Bright Horizons comply with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

The full set of physical requirements for this role are as follows:

• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location
• Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces
• Assist in camp set-up and breakdown when applicable
• Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities
• Participate in athletic games and camp activities

Benefits

Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time.

Deadline to Apply: December 31st