Overnight Summer Camp Counselor - Camp Surf

YMCA of San Diego County•Imperial Beach, CA

22h•$565 - $580•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Overnight Camp Counselor Provide constant supervision with a group of 8-12 children (ages 7-17), including supervising children staying in cabins overnight. Follow all camp policies and schedules, teach and lead activities, know and enforce safety rules, care for camp equipment and facilities, work well in a team and set a positive example for children to follow. Ensure the camp environment is welcoming, genuine and nurturing for all campers and guests. Pay & Benefits Weekly Pay: $565.20 – $606.00 This position is exempt from overtime because you will work as a camp counselor or program counselor of an organized camp, and you will be paid a weekly salary equivalent to more than 85% of the minimum wage for a 40-hour week, subject to deduction for the value of lodging you receive and all withholdings and deductions as required by law. Daily Equivalent: Approximately $94.20 – $101.00 per day Schedule: 5 days per week, may include additional sixth day rotation as needed. What’s Included: Free on-site meals are included. On-site housing is provided, with a weekly housing cost deducted from your paycheck. Schedule Mandatory Staff Training: Begins May 27, 2026 Summer Camp Dates: June 7 – August 8, 2026

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or older and have obtained high school diploma or GED
Experience working with youth in the Day Camp, Resident Camp or like setting
Good customer service and communication skills when interacting with children, parents and the community
Physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills including: standing, hiking and/or climbing for extended periods of time
CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross American Heart Association American Safety & Health Institute
YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement .

Responsibilities

Assume full responsibility for a cabin group of 8-12 children including supervising the children 24 hours per day (evenings, overnights, mealtimes and most activity times)
Knowledge of camp operating procedures
Employ good teaching and leadership techniques in providing quality instruction
Use good judgment; make conservative decisions all to ensure the safety of the children
Follow all rules and instructions, carry and use properly necessary equipment during activities, know and follow camp emergency procedures
Demonstrate a strong sense of investment in camp, including the cleanliness of facilities, care of equipment and supplies, and stewardship of the natural environment
Work effectively and cooperatively with the team of other camp counselors and directors
Ability to teach and lead activities
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
Must be able to live on-site during program season.