Job Details
Location: South Bay, CA Region – Multiple Steve & Kate’s Camp locations
Schedule: As needed; shifts will vary based on camp needs and availability. Regional staff select their own shifts.
Hourly Wage: (determined using prior experience) The hourly rate for this position is $21.25 - $23.75 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Steve & Kate's Camp in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on experience and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Looking for a flexible way to work with Steve & Kate’s Camp?
This Regional Camp Counselor position is designed for team members who are interested in working at Steve & Kate’s Camp on an as-needed basis across our New York region.
Rather than being hired for one specific camp location, program, or set schedule, Regional Counselors become part of our pool of staff. As opportunities become available throughout the region, team members may select shifts based on their availability.
Our Programs
At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in our campers so they can learn to trust themselves . By giving kids the freedom to choose their own activities and direct their own day, we help them build confidence, creativity, & resilience .
We're looking for team members who are playful, curious, dependable, and excited to support kids as they explore their interests. Rather than telling campers what to do next, our staff cheer them on, help them try new things, and create an environment where they feel empowered to make their own choices.
Does that sound like you? At Steve & Kate's, you'll develop leadership skills, work alongside an amazing team, and help create a camp experience unlike any other.
Steve & Kate's operates year-round, with opportunities available during the Summer as well as our Field Trip Camp and School Break Camp programs throughout the school year.
During the Summer months, we operate our traditional Day Camps and Field Trips , creating additional opportunities for Regional Counselors to support our camp teams when staffing needs arise.
Job Responsibilities
As a Regional Camp Counselor, you’ll step in to support our camp teams when additional staffing is needed. Depending on the opportunity, you may work at different Steve & Kate’s Camp locations throughout the New York region and support a variety of camp programming.
Responsibilities may include:
Actively supervising campers and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment
Engaging with campers and supporting their interests, activities, and play
Supporting camp activities, programming, field trips, and daily operations as needed
Collaborating with camp leadership and other staff members
Ensuring compliance with Camp Policies
Reporting and recording details of notable concerns, incidents, or injuries involving campers, staff members, or yourself
Keeping track of and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions
How do you know if you’re the right candidate?
Does the idea of guiding kids while they make decisions for themselves excite you?
Are you looking for flexible, as-needed work rather than a set camp schedule?
Are you able to travel to different Steve & Kate's locations throughout the New York region?
Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
Are you comfortable leading groups of kids while still collaborating with a team?
Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge and learning something new—even if a third grader is doing the teaching?
Job Requirements
At least 18 years of age
Minimum of 2 months of experience working with camp-age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal, or volunteer setting
First Aid & CPR certified prior to your first day of work (some locations may require additional certifications)
Ability to travel to participating Steve & Kate’s Camp locations within the New York region for shifts you accept
Ability and willingness to travel to different…