Summer Camp Counselor, San Ramon

Overview

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp focused on empowering young innovators to change the world. We serve over 70 diverse communities and have inspired hundreds of thousands of kids since 2002. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we invest in innovation, purpose, and personal development.

Join us for a joy-filled summer in a mission-driven environment. Job type: seasonal. Summer Camp Counselors work full-time Monday - Friday (5 days per week).

As a Summer Camp Counselor (Team Leaders at Galileo), you’ll be the core presence for each camper, guiding them through a safe, engaging, and impactful summer experience. You’ll stay with the same group all week, creating a supportive environment that prioritizes physical and emotional safety.

• Lead and supervise campers: supervise groups of 15+ campers weekly, creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging camp experience.
• Foster group connection through team activities, games, and daily interactions.
• Ensure 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 project-based curriculum (science, technology, engineering, math).
• 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.

• Engage in all camp activities: collaborate with teammates to plan, set up, and run daily activities.
• Lead campers during ceremonies, activities, snack, and lunch, ensuring safety and a positive camp spirit.
• Lead and participate in camp songs, chants, and skits; contribute to opening and closing ceremonies.
• Work as part of a team to make camp experiences joyful and memorable.

• Provide exceptional customer service: greet campers and families with enthusiasm, follow check-in/check-out procedures, and communicate with families about campers’ experiences as needed.

Build Your Skills with Ongoing Training and Support: complete paid online training on innovation education and Galileo policies; attend two in-person setup and training days; develop professionally through feedback and hands-on learning guided by camp leaders.

• Compensation: about $17.78 per hour for new (first-year) camp staff; exact pay depends on location and tenure.
• Returning staff pay ranges from $18.03 per hour (second-year) to $18.78 per hour (fifth-year).

• Perks: one free week of camp for your own child; 15% Friends and Family Discount; priority scholarship nominations; membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000.

• All camps operate Monday – Friday. Shifts vary by position and location and may start as early as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 6:30 p.m.
• Staff must complete online training and attend two pre-camp setup days before camp opens (setup days may be on weekends).
• Camp setup dates, start dates, and duration vary by location—view site-specific dates on the Camp Finder page.

• Experience supervising groups of 10+ children.
• At least 1 year (or a camp season) in summer camp, school, childcare, tutoring, coaching kids, after-school programs, 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 smart device.
• Ability to complete all pre-camp tasks, including background checks, certifications, onboarding paperwork, and online training before camp starts.
• Availability to work 8-hour shifts Monday – Friday for the duration of camp; must be available to work a minimum of 4 continuous weeks; preference for full-duration commitment (4–8 weeks, depending on location).
• Must be at least 18 years old by May 1, 2026.

We value divergent thinkers and strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds.

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