Summer Camp Counselor - Fremont

Job Details

Location
: 3300 Kearney St., Fremont, CA 94538

Camp Dates
: 6/8/2026 (Mon) - 7/31/2026 (Fri) – additionally, one weekend to set up, one weekend to breakdown, and an orientation date

Camp Hours
: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (actual shifts will vary)

Hourly Wage
: $20.25 - $22.75 per hour (the pay range listed is what we anticipate offering; actual compensation depends on experience and other factors)

At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Campers choose minute-to-minute how to spend their time because making decisions today helps to build the self‑confidence they'll need to wrangle unknowns tomorrow. We value empowering our staff to be their whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included! Sound like something you can get behind?

If so, we're looking for team members who are motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy. As a staff member, you'll sharpen your inherent leadership skills, learn new ones, and collaborate with interesting people, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

Staff members will be responsible for facilitating activities, making connections, and monitoring safety and wellness. Some staff members will create and/or oversee activity spaces in which campers will self‑select activities, while others will work in rotating support roles throughout camp. Activities include sewing, stop‑motion animation, maker space, performing arts, arts and crafts, lounging, recreation, and more.

• Actively supervising campers
• Maintaining an organized and approachable activity space
• Ensuring compliance with camp policies
• Reporting & recording details of notable concerns or incidents and injuries to campers, other staff members, or self
• Keeping track of camper allergies and dietary restrictions
• Adding daily updates and photos to campers’ profiles

• Does the idea of guiding kids while they make decisions for themselves excite you?
• Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
• Are you comfortable leading groups of kids on your own while still collaborating with a team?
• Do you have the stamina to keep up with 4-12 year‑olds bursting with energy and creative potential? And can you bench press a kindergartener (just kidding – can you lift up to 40 pounds)?
• Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge & learning something new (even if a third grader is doing the teaching)?

• At least 16 years of age
• Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp‑age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal or volunteer setting
• First Aid & CPR certified prior to Day 1 of camp (some locations may require additional certifications)
• By applying and accepting an offer, you are giving permission to be contacted by email or text
• May be asked to chaperone campers on an off‑site field trip when required

This position requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in a school‑aged camp setting to provide supervision, care, program delivery, and services according to camp and client policies, procedures and guidance, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The full set of physical requirements for this role are:

• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location
• Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces
• Assist in camp set‑up and breakdown during move‑in and out weekends
• Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities
• Participate in athletic games

• Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time

This posting is anticipated to remain open until April 15, 2026.