Summer Camp Counselor

Overview

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 Counselor

Department: 900 – Wellness

Reports to:

Director of Athletics & Recreation

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.

• Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for all campers.
• Lead and participate in camp activities, including sports, crafts, and educational programming.
• Assist with emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and positive behavior support.
• Support the Camps Manager with daily activity preparation, setup, and cleanup.
• Actively supervise campers during all activities, including daily in-water swimming sessions.
• Maintain professionalism, good judgment, and a positive attitude at all times.
• Follow all club policies, safety guidelines, and camp procedures.

• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and attentive.
• Comfortable being physically active throughout the day.
• Willing and able to assist children during emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Be able to be fairly active and attentive to children.

• Ability to work all shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must stand for long periods and perform physical activities such as walking, climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Must be able to handle indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Occasionally works in areas with moving mechanical parts; may be exposed to fumes, open flames, hot and cold surfaces, airborne particles, or chemicals.
• Continuous repetitive motions; work in hot, humid, and noisy environments.
• Comfortable being in the water daily during swim activities and ready to participate in water activities.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

• CPR and First Aid certification encouraged.
• 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 $20.00.
• Flexible schedule including 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.