Camp Counselor - Summer Camp 2026

JCCSF Careers • San Francisco, CA

1d • $19 - $22

About The Position

Summer Camp at the JCCSF offers one-week to three-week sessions in both the traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K-10. Summer Camp is in session June 1 - August 21. Our classic day camps feature arts & crafts, STEAM projects, and sports. Specialty camps include visual arts, nature exploration, musical theater, science and more. As a camp counselor, you’ll be helping children create lifelong memories. At the same time, you’ll build your leadership skills, boost your resume and have a blast!

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 with a valid work permit
• Willing to commit to ten weeks of camp plus our Staff Training Week (Applicants who can commit to the greatest number of weeks will be prioritized)
• A team player
• Experienced working with children ages 5 through 13, preferably in a camp setting
• Warm, open and able to respond sensitively to diverse groups of children
• Interested in creating, planning and facilitating group activities
• Appropriately silly and imaginative at play
• Adept at juggling attention to one camper while supervising large groups
• Enthusiastic, flexible and able to improvise (a must)
• Be prepared to participate in swim-based activities with campers in 3-5 feet of water in appropriate swim attire

Responsibilities

• Be the primary role model for a group of campers, grades K through 8
• Create a safe, supportive environment for campers
• Plan, organize and supervise fun and 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees