Summer Camp Manager

Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club • Palo Alto, CA

14h • $25 - $32

About The Position

Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club is seeking energetic and responsible Summer Camp Counselors to support our custom, in-house summer camp program. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM over 9–10 weeks during the summer. Counselors are ideally able to commit to one week at a time. Our camps serve children ages 5–14 and feature rotating weekly themes with a geographic focus, giving campers the opportunity to explore different countries, cultures, customs, and foods. Daily programming includes sports, crafts, educational activities, and swimming.

Requirements

• Previous experience supervising youth programs, camps, or recreational activities preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Calm and confident when managing groups and resolving issues.
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
• Comfortable being physically active throughout the day.
• Ability to model excellent customer service for members and families.
• Ability to work all shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Must be able to handle indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Occasionally works in areas with moving mechanical parts; may come into contact with fumes, open flames, hot and cold surfaces, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in hot, humid, and noisy environment.
• Comfortable being in the water daily during swim activities.
• Ability to lift children when necessary.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment and a positive attitude.
• Be prepared to get in the water every day for our in water swimming portion.
• Have good judgment and attitude.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, stand and lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid certification encouraged (or willingness to obtain).
• Teaching credentials or experience teaching elementary and/or middle school is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily camp operations and ensure smooth program flow.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and schedule camp counselors.
• Plan weekly programming in coordination with department leadership and camp themes.
• Ensure camper safety and adherence to all club policies, safety protocols, and emergency procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents and guardians during camp hours.
• Support campers with emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and behavioral guidance when needed.
• Lead by example by actively participating in activities, including swimming supervision.
• Conduct daily check-ins with staff and facilitate end-of-day debriefs.
• Manage attendance, incident reports, and communication logs.
• Coordinate setup, cleanup, supply inventory, and space readiness.
• Collaborate with Aquatics, Fitness, Golf, and other departments as needed.
• Maintain a professional, positive, and solution-oriented presence at all times.
• Willing to step in and assist counselors with behavioral or emotional support situations.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick Time
• Complimentary meals provided six days per week, excluding designated aerification days.
• Our premier championship golf course is open for staff to enjoy on select Mondays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed