2026 Summer Camp Counselor 21+

JEWISH SILICON VALLEY•Los Gatos, CA

1d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Camp & Youth Director, the Camp Counselor will interact with and supervise campers’ grades 6th-8th grade. Camp Counselor must possess a valid driver license and be willing to drive vehicles with campers to off-site field trip locations during the camp week. Counselors will assist with planning and implementing daily camp activities for campers. Individuals must ensure day camp operates in a safe manner at all times, supervise participants while taking part in off and on-site activities, including but not limited to field trips, art, swimming, games, sports, etc. Camp Counselors are expected to uphold, and role model the values of Camp Shalom. Time commitment for this position is 8:30am-5:00pm Monday Through Friday during the months of June-August. Must be able to commit to a majority of the 9 weeks, June 1st – July 31st, 2026, with the option to remain on through August 14th.

Requirements

Minimum of 21 years of age with a valid Driver's License
Experience and comfortable driving larger vehicles up to 9 passengers.
Current American Red Cross CPR for Child and Adult Certification or willingness to obtain.
Current American Red Cross First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
If over 18 years old - Completion and clearance of background fingerprint assessment via the JSV Specific Live scan location.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, members, parents, donors, and the general public.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must possess the ability to make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Ability and willingness to work as a “team.”
Organized and possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Able to set and meet deadlines.
Enthusiastic, dependable and have a sense of humor.
Willingness to follow directions and take initiative.
Understanding of the JSV mission as well as a commitment to be a positive role model
Even-tempered and able to adjust tasks in accordance with changing priorities.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations.
Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforces safety regulations, and applies appropriate policies and procedures.
The physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related skills.
Ability to work both in an outside and inside environment, different temperature extremes.
Ability and willingness to get in the swimming pool to supervise swimming time.

Nice To Haves

ECE units or Recreation units desired.
Experience working with youth preferred.

Responsibilities

Must have knowledge of campers’ whereabouts at all times.
Actively facilitate camper development in Outdoor Recreation Activities, Social Skill Development, Values, Multi-Cultural and Environmental Awareness.
Maintain a positive attitude and conduct with the staff team as a positive role model.
Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of daily day camp activities.
Adhere to and enforce Camp policies and procedures and operate day camp activities in a safe manner at all times.
Attendance at staff meetings and pre-camp training. (Mandatory)
Be prompt to all work assignments and adhere to day camp daily schedule.
Maintains all camp equipment and supplies.
Care about and pay attention to campers’ needs.
Performs all other duties as assigned by Camp Leadership
Ability to drive a large SUV or vehicle with at least nine seats on surface streets and/or highways, including winding roads, for up to eight youth passengers.
Oversee a field trip-based program, where you must supervise middle school campers while out on public field trips, such as boating, kayaking, mini-golf, theme parks, etc.
Be comfortable enforcing positive behaviors and dealing with difficult situations which can arise.
Ability to work traditional business hours as well as non-traditional hours as business