Summer Camp Manager

Overview

Department: 900 – Wellness

Reports to:
Director of Athletics & Recreation

JOB PURPOSE: 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.

Job Title:
Summer Camp Manager

Department: 900 – Wellness

Reports to:
Director of Athletics & Recreation

JOB PURPOSE: 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.

• 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.
• Be willing to step in and assist counselors with behavioral or emotional support situations.

• 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.

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

• This is a seasonal part-time non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $25.00 – $32.00 DOE.
• This position requires a flexible schedule for working evenings, weekends, and holidays as determined by business needs.
• Benefit package includes:
  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.

Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club (PAHGCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PAHGCC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all its policies and practices, including the area of employment. PAHGCC does not discriminate against any person based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.

People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.