Summer Camp Jobs in California

Looking for a summer job where you can enjoy the benefits of being outside in sunny California? Do you love kids, and enjoy seeing them learn new and exciting skills? If so, you may be the perfect person to apply for a job at a summer camp!

Many camps are looking for counselors of course, but there are also quite a few different styles of work that you can do while working for a summer camp job in California. Here are just a few, to help you get started.

Position #1: Summer Camp Director
Location: Marin Horizon School - Mill Valley, CA

How To Apply: E-mail a resume and cover letter to: kalomia@comcast.net

Pay Scale: $800 - $1000 per week (Local residents preferred)
Website: http://www.marinhorizon.org

MHS Summer Camp is a fun and educational daycamp program serving students ages 3 through 8.
This position is a 7-week seasonal position. Training week: June 16th - 20th (Hours will be approx. 9:00 - 3:00 for Training Week).
The Summer Camp runs June 23rd - Aug 1st (Hours during Camp will be M - F 8:15am - 5:30pm) EXCEPT for July 4th (camp is closed).

Candidates should have a minimum of 12 ECE units (including Administration of Early Childhood Programs)and at least 2 years experience in administration of a state-licensed daycare facility or preschool. Ability to multi-task and current CPR certification are a must, as well as willingness to be fingerprinted by CA Dept of Justice if hired.

Candidates should have a good knowledge of Word and Excel, as well as experience with database management programs (Admin Plus), and of course, patience with small children!

Position #2: Counselors, Internships, Leaders, Directors, Specialists, Support Staff
Location: Boulder Creek, near Santa Cruz

How To Apply: Go to http://www.campingunlimited.com/sumjobs.htm and complete the online application.

Pay Scale: $220 per week plus room and board
Education: Some college
Status: Full-time, Temp/Contract, Internship
Shift: Days, Nights and Weekends

Camping Unlimited is a beautiful summer camp for children and adults with disabilities in California. This is a live-in position, summer, from June 1 to August 10.

Position #3: Summer Camp Recreation Leader
Location: Solana Beach, CA

How To Apply: An employment application must be completed and returned to:
City of Solana Beach, Attn: HR Department
635 S. HWY 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Applications may be obtained at City Hall or on-line at:
http://www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us/ContentPage.asp?ContentID=162

Pay Scale: $11.43 - $13.89 per hour
Hours: Part-time, Temp/Contract - Days

Licenses and Certifications Needed:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid first aid certificate.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CPR certificate.
Designated positions require the possession, or ability to obtain, a Class B or C driver's license.

For full job description, please download this PDF:
http://solana-beach.hdso.net/HR/HR_JOB_RecreationLeaderPT.pdf

Position #4: Camp Counselor/ Field Staff
Location: Wellspring Camp - Reedley, CA

How To Apply: Send an e-mail to jobs@wellspringcamps.com
E-mail should include: A cover letter stating the program and position you are most interested in. You will hear back from Wellspring within 5 business days.

Pay Scale: Starting at $2,800 plus room & board, and merit bonus
Hours: Part-Time
Website: http://www.wellspringcamps.com

Wellspring Camps are the leading therapeutic weight loss programs for overweight children and young adults. Actively seeking undergraduate/graduate students in psychology, social work, nutrition, sports science and/or outdoor leadership/ recreation management willing to work in an outdoor field and traditional camp setting, and who enjoy working with children and with a diverse staff. All candidates must be over 21 yrs old, and have a clean driving record. Camp Counselors must be trained in basic first aid/CPR. Some positions require WFR for WFA certifications.

Position #5: Wilderness Leader
Location: Camp Tawonga - Groveland, California

How To Apply: Fill out application at:
http://www.tawonga.org/working-here/positions-apply-now.php

Pay Scale: $250/wk based on rotations and certifications
Hours: Full-Time 1-3 Months
Website: http://www.tawonga.org

Qualifications: All wilderness leaders must be 21+ with current lifeguard certification (LGT) and Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder certification (WFA/WFR) as well as a safe driving record. Camp Tawonga will reimburse costs of obtaining necessary certifications if you do not already possess them. Experience with children and prior experience backpacking are essential. Experience with rock climbing/belaying, natural history, environmental education, and Judaic knowledge are helpful.

If any of these opportunities interest you, go ahead and check them out! To find more summer camp jobs in California, try one of the following websites:

http://jobs.myspace.com/a/ms-jobs/list/q-summer%20camp/l-CA/

http://www.1summercampjobs.com

http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=%22Summer+Camp%22&l=California