Summer Camp Counselor, North San Francisco

Overview

Summer Camp Counselor (or Team Leaders, as Galileo calls them) for North San Francisco. This seasonal, full-time role runs Monday through Friday. Counselors are the core presence for campers, guiding them through a safe, engaging, and impactful summer experience. Campers stay with the same group all week, with a focus on physical and emotional safety.

• Lead and supervise groups of 15+ campers weekly, creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging camp experience.
• Foster group connection through team activities, games, and daily interactions.
• Help maintain a positive, supportive environment, manage camper behavior through restorative practices, and provide individual support based on campers’ diverse needs.
• Collaborate with instructors to deliver Galileo’s innovative, project-based curriculum (STEM).
• 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.
• Plan, set up, and run daily activities in collaboration with teammates.
• Lead campers during ceremonies, activities, snack and lunch, ensuring safety and a positive camp spirit.
• Participate in camp songs, chants, and skits, contributing to opening and closing ceremonies.
• Greet campers and families with enthusiasm and follow check-in/check-out procedures for attendance and safety.

• Pay ranges from $17.25 to $22.75 per hour, determined by camp location and tenure.
• Training pay rate applies for hours worked before the start of camp, reflecting local minimum wage for training and setup.
• One free week of camp for your own child.
• 15% Friends and Family Discount.
• Priority scholarship nominations and membership in the Galileo Alumni Community.

• All camps operate Monday – Friday. Shifts vary by position and location and can start as early as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 6:30 p.m.
• Online training and two pre-camp setup days are required before camp starts; some setup days may occur on weekends.
• Locations have site-specific start dates and durations; view your location in the Camp Finder for details.

• Experience supervising groups of 10+ children is preferred.
• At least 1 year (or one camp season) of experience in summer camp, school, daycare, tutoring, coaching, or related fields.
• College coursework in Education or Child Development is a plus but not required.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with urgency and enthusiasm.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Ability to access and use web-based tools via a personal device.
• Ability to complete pre-camp tasks, including background checks, mandated certifications, and onboarding paperwork prior to start.
• Availability to work 8-hour shifts Monday–Friday for the duration of camp, with a minimum of 4 continuous weeks overlapping with camp dates; full-duration commitment is preferred (4–8 weeks depending on location).
• Must be at least 18 years old by May 1, 2026.

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 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 applicable laws.

• We may require TB screening, background checks, and state-m mandated training during onboarding, as applicable.
• This employer participates in E-Verify.