Summer Camp Counselor, North San Jose​/Santa Clara

Overview

Company Description
Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that's empowering young innovators to change the world. With over 70 diverse communities served and hundreds of thousands of kids inspired since 2002, Galileo is a leader in the Innovation Education Movement. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and have been recognized by multiple awards for workplace excellence.

Join us for a joy-filled summer in a mission-driven environment. This role is seasonal;
Summer Camp Counselors work full-time Monday – Friday (5 days per week).

Summer Camp Counselor (Team Leader) — you’ll be a core presence for each camper, guiding them through a safe, engaging summer experience and staying with the same group all week.

• 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.
• 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 project-based curriculum (science, technology, engineering, and 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:
  
  Plan, set up, and run daily activities; lead ceremonies, activities, snack, and lunch with safety and positive camp spirit; participate in camp songs, chants, and skits; help make camp experiences joyful and memorable.

• Provide Exceptional Customer Service: Greet campers and families with enthusiasm; follow check-in/check-out procedures; communicate with families about campers’ experiences as needed.

• Build Skills with Training and Support: Complete paid online training before camp starts; attend two in-person setup and training days; develop professionally through feedback and hands-on learning guided by camp leaders.

• Your exact pay is determined by factors including work-site location and tenure. Pay ranges from $17.25 to $22.51 per hour, based on camp location and years with Galileo.
• All staff receive a training pay rate for hours worked prior to camp start; the training pay rate matches the local minimum wage.
• 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 can 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; setup days may be scheduled on weekends.
• Camp 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 one camp season) in summer camps, school, childcare, tutoring, coaching, 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 English/Spanish is a plus but not required
• Ability to access and use web-based tools via a personal smart device
• Ability to complete pre-camp tasks including background checks, state-mandated certifications, onboarding paperwork, and online training prior to start
• Availability to work 8-hour shifts Monday – Friday for the duration of camp; minimum 4 continuous weeks overlapping with camp dates; full-duration commitment preferred (4–8 weeks, depending on location)
• Must be at least 18 years old by May 1, 2026

Galileo 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 protected characteristics. The employer participates in E-Verify. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process and employment where required by law. TB screening, background checks, and state-mandated training may be required during onboarding.