Camp Counselor - Winter Camp 2026

Jewish Community Center of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

2d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Winter Camp at the JCCSF runs one- to two-week sessions in traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K–5. The camp operates December 21 through January 1. Classic day camps feature arts and crafts, STEAM projects, and sports, while specialty camps include visual arts, nature exploration, musical theater, science, and other activities. Camp Counselors help children create lasting memories while developing their own leadership skills.

Counselors work directly with youth, mainly ages 5–11, and are primarily responsible for their campers' care and activities. They work in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations, depending on their assigned camp type. Locations may include classrooms, a basketball gym, an art studio, a catering kitchen, field trips, sports fields, and playgrounds. Assignments may take counselor preferences into consideration.

This is a non-benefited, non-exempt position paying $20.00–$22.00 per hour. The schedule is 37.5 hours per week, with shifts of either 8:15 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is no work on December 25, 2026, or January 1, 2027.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years old and have a valid work permit.
• Commit to one to two weeks of camp; applicants able to commit to the greatest number of weeks will be prioritized.
• Be a team player.
• Have experience working with children ages 5–15, preferably in a camp setting.
• Be warm, open, and able to respond sensitively to diverse groups of children.
• Be interested in creating, planning, and facilitating group activities.
• Be appropriately silly and imaginative at play.
• Be adept at balancing attention to an individual camper with supervision of large groups.
• Be enthusiastic, flexible, and able to improvise.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds and stand or walk for approximately six hours a day.
• Be prepared to participate in swim-based activities with campers in 3–5 feet of water while wearing appropriate swim attire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary role model for a group of campers in grades K–5.
• Create a safe, supportive environment for campers.
• Plan, organize, and supervise fun, age-appropriate activities.
• Help lead lesson plans and support indoor and outdoor programming.
• Set clear, consistent limits and resolve behavioral challenges with help from supervisors.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed