Jobs / Hiring
We have been in business since 1981
The San Francisco Chronicle named our camp the "Best Summer Sports Program on the Peninsula" and we were named "Best Summer Sports Camp" by the readers of Bay Area Parent magazine.
Our success has been, in large part, due to the great job that numerous students and teachers have done for us over the years. We hope that you will become part of our tradition.
A great candidate will feel comfortable teaching, playing, and officiating a group of 16 boys or girls (ages 6-12) in a variety of individual & team sports, is athletic and has a broad athletic background and knowledge of the major team sports and is a responsible, energetic, creative, upbeat person who will love and be loved by the campers.
The most important thing we have to offer is not teaching sports skills but providing an environment where the children feel protected and supported while learning valuable life lessons from a counselor who truly cares about their physical, social, and emotional well-being.
We've hired a lot of really great people over these many wonderful summers. Our staff is truly the heart of our camp!
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...loved by the kids
...extremely trustworthy & responsible
...consistently energetic & upbeat
...consistently & relentlessly positive
...always mentally involved
...consistently verbally involved
...consistently physically involved
...creative
...effective, motivated teachers
...always looking for opportunities to teach
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...take pride in their job performance
...take initiative
...plan in advance
...have excellent knowledge of sports
...have good to excellent athletic ability
...get along well with & respected by peers
...control kids effectively w/o raising voice
...love the kids!
Thank you for your interest in working at our camp.
See our Counselor, Junior Counselor (JC), and Administrative positions below.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Counselor Positions
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Click here to apply as a Counselor
A 45 minute in-person or video interview will be arranged after receipt of your application. Interviews are held throughout the winter and spring. Scheduling is quite flexible (weekends, evenings, spring break, etc.) Interviews are held at or near our campsite in Mountain View. Video interviews are also possible.
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Counselors lead a group of approx. 16 children of the same sex and age. One or two junior counselors will assist you each day depending on the age of your campers. Your group remains together, under your leadership, for the full 4 week session. This continuity allows you to learn and address the strengths and weaknesses of each child and helps build those strong social bonds that will make camp so memorable for your campers.
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Session One: June 10 - July 5 (4 weeks)
Session Two: July 8 - July 26 (3 weeks)
Counselors have the option of working one or both sessions.
Please note your preference at the time you apply.
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Monday - Friday 8:45 am - 4:15 pm
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Your salary will be disclosed at the time of your offer of employment. Our weekly salaries typically range from $640-780 per week.
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•Must be 19 yrs of age or older by June 10, 2024
•Must arrange for your own housing.
(Housing is quite expensive in this area.)
•Must be extremely responsible, athletic, passionate and knowledgeable about sports and fitness in general, & have played on at least one school or club team at the high school or college level. Must love to be around boys and girls ages 6-12.
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No experience necessary, but experience coaching/assisting with a youth sports team, after school sports program, or at any summer camp is a big plus.
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Various extra jobs (Beach BBQ, Extended Care, set-up, end-of-session cleanup, etc.) are offered over the course of the summer which provide an opportunity for counselors to earn additional income.
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If hired you will be required to attend our weekend orientation:
BRAND NEW COUNSELOR TRAINING
Sunday June 2 for 3-4 hours (time to be determined)
ALL STAFF ORIENTATION
Sunday June 9 for 3-4 hours
(time to be determined)
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We contact promising applicants and arrange for a 45 minute interview. Interviews given throughout the winter and spring until all positions have been filled. We may also be able to conduct a Zoom interview if you are out of the area.
Junior Counselor (JC) Positions
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Click here to apply as a Junior Counselor
The application deadline is April 1st
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Junior Counselors assist each counselor in leading a group of 16 children of the same sex and age. These 16 campers remain together for the full session and you will be "their JC". This continuity allows you to learn and address the strengths and weaknesses of each child and helps build those strong social bonds that will make camp so memorable for your campers.
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Session One: June 10 - July 5 (4 weeks)
Session Two: July 8 - July 26 (3 weeks)
JCs may work only one session. Please note your preference on the application.
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Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Your salary will be disclosed at the time of your offer of employment. Our weekly salaries typically range from $575-650 per week based on tenure, years of employment, etc.
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Must have completed sophomore year in high school (*Exception: A former camper who was also a JCIT may apply after completing his/her freshman year.). Should be extremely responsible, athletic, be passionate and knowledgeable about sports, be a very good student, play on at least one school or club team, and love to work and play with children ages 6-12.
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No experience necessary, but experience coaching/assisting with a youth sports team, after school sports program, or at any summer camp is a big plus.
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Various extra jobs (Beach BBQ, Extended Care, set-up, end-of-session cleanup, etc.) are offered over the course of the summer which provide an opportunity for junior counselors to earn additional income.
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If hired you will be required to attend our weekend orientation:
BRAND NEW JUNIOR COUNSELOR TRAINING
Sunday June 2 for 3-4 hours (time to be determined)
ALL STAFF ORIENTATION
Sunday June 9 for 3-4 hours (time to be determined).
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We will contact promising applicants to arrange for a 10-20 minute interview. Interviews will be scheduled for March and April. Interviews are held in person or via ZOOM.
Administrative Positions
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We are seeking an individual with experience working with kids (previous experience at camp is a plus!) to serve as our administrative "office" director. Our camp serves over 500 families each summer, and we need someone to help us run our "nerve center" during our daily operations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: answering parent questions, addressing basic camper first aid needs, supporting our staff of 5 "field" directors, helping to resolve camper conflicts, take inventory of camp supplies, etc.
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June 10 - July 26 (7 weeks of camp)
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Monday - Friday 8:45 am - 4:15 pm
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*Live within a 30 minute commute.
*Ability to organize, multi-task and work independently and with support.
*Ability to be part of a team contributing to the success of camp
*Experience working in a camp setting preferred but not required.
*Excellent phone and email skills.
*Experience with Mac and FileMaker
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1) Complete our online application by clicking here.
2) We will contact you (by phone) shortly after receipt of your completed application. A 45 minute in-person or video interview will be arranged. Interviews are held throughout the late winter and spring. Scheduling is quite flexible (weekends, evenings, spring break, etc.) Interviews are held at or near our campsite in Los Altos. Video interviews (ZOOM) are also possible.