Summer Camp Counselor, Walnut Creek

As a Summer Camp Counselor (or Team Leaders as we like to call them at Galileo) youll be the core presence for each camper guiding them through an impactful safe and engaging summer experience. Staying with the same group all week youll create a supportive environment that prioritizes both physical and emotional safety. This is a seasonal role; Summer Camp Counselors work full-time Monday - Friday (5 days per week).

Core Responsibilities

Lead and Supervise Campers :

• Supervise groups of 15 campers weekly creating a safe inclusive and engaging camp experience.
• Foster group connection through team activities games and daily interactions.
• Ensure a positive supportive environment manage camper behavior through restorative practices and provide individual support based on campers diverse needs.
• Collaborated with instructors to deliver Galileos innovative project-based curriculum integrating science technology engineering and math.
• Support instructors by preparing materials and ensuring learning spaces are ready for each activity.
• Support and participate in extended care programming before and after standard camp hours

Engage in All Camp Activities :

Provide Exceptional Customer Service :

Build Your Skills with Ongoing Training and Support!

Compensation

At Galileo we are committed to pay transparency and equity. We anticipate the compensation for this position to be $17.80 per hour for new (first-year) camp staff. Your exact pay rate will be determined based on a variety of factors including work location and tenure.

Returning (alumni) staff pay for this role ranges from $18.05 per hour (second-year) to  $18.80 per hour (fifth-year) based on tenure with Galileo Camps.

PERKS

SCHEDULE

Qualifications :

Required to be available to work a minimum of 4 continuous weeks overlapping with the dates of camp operation

At Galileo Camps we value divergent thinkers who bring many different experiences and viewpoints to the table! We also strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups and people of diverse backgrounds to apply. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information :

Please note that our job descriptions are a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities tasks and duties.

We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified applicants / employees to perform the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation contact our Human Resources team.

During the onboarding process in accordance with applicable local and state requirements you may be required to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening background check(s) and state-mandated training(s). More details will be provided during your onboarding process.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

Physical Demands

Equal Opportunity Employer

Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1