Summer Camp Counselor - Lynwood, United States - Camp Galileo

Camp Galileo

Verified Company

Lynwood, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Company Description

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the world With over 70 diverse communities served and hundreds of thousands of kids inspired since 2002, we are a leader in the Innovation Education Movement.

We also partner directly with schools and districts through our "Galileo X" program to provide expanded learning opportunities to students in under-resourced schools.

Here, innovation, purpose, and personal development converge, creating an environment where your talents shine, and your impact is celebrated. We invest, test and continually iterate to sustain a culture that values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

We were named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to work for in the Nation in We have also been on the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area list more than 12 times, were named one of Forbes' Best Small Companies in 2017, and a Top 100 Real Impact Company in 2019.

Summer Camp Counselors, or Team Leaders as we call them at Galileo, are the single most consistent presence in the experience of each Camp Galileo camper, and have the greatest potential impact on each camper's summer.

They stay with the same set of campers throughout the week and create physical and emotional safety of each and every camper within a team.

You will also be a valued contributor to our mission to provide accessible innovation education programming through our Galileo X partnership program.

This role is seasonal full-time, working Monday - Friday.

_ YOU WILL_
- _ Supervise and lead a group of 15-28 campers each week, fostering inclusion and connection:_

Maintain a safe and joyful environment for campers and provide leadership and camp spirit to all.
Continually assess and support camper engagement by monitoring group dynamics, as well as the needs of individual campers.
Facilitate team connection time with your campers through group activities, games, etc.
Partner with instructors to support behavior management needs through restorative justice
Prep and organize project materials in collaboration with classroom instructors.
Provide both group and individual support to campers across diverse age groups, ability levels, and support needs.

- _ Provide exemplary customer service to each camper, family, and guardian at all times:_

Enthusiastically greet all campers and guardians ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Follow all checkin/checkout procedures to ensure efficiency and accurate daily attendance.
Communicate with families as needed about their camper's experience.
Help campers start and finish their day with positive energy and excitement, ensuring a safe handoff to/from guardians.

- _ Enthusiastically and collaboratively participate in all camp activities:_

Collaborate with your teammates to plan, set up, and run daily activities.
Supervise and lead campers to ensure safety at all times during ceremonies, allcamp activities, snack and lunch
Promote a positive camp experience at all times with your energy and camp spirit.
Actively participate in camp chants, songs and perform skits in opening and closing ceremonies.
Seek out opportunities to lend your skills and experience to spark joy at camp.

- _ Receive ongoing coaching to grow your administrative and operations experience:_
_ PAY AND PERKS_

Receive paid online training before camp begins to introduce you to the innovation education movement, the Galileo Innovation Approach, and company policies and best practices.
Attend 2 inperson days of paid training where you will meet your team, set up camp, and participate in training.
Build your instructional and leadership skills under the guidance of camp leadership through frequent feedback and supplemental training throughout the summer.
Your exact pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, geography, including worksite location and tenure.

- _ Qualified bilingual staff at select Galileo X sites may be eligible for additional pay _
- _One free week of camp for your own child_ _
- _$50 Friends and Family Discount_
- _ Priority scholarship nominations_
- _ Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000 inspiring changemakers
Qualifications

1+ years experience working with groups of children, such as assisting in a classroom environment, group childcare, tutoring, coaching and/or mentoring kids, afterschool program experience, etc.
College coursework in Education or Child Development preferred, but not required
Work experience in a school or childcare setting is a plus, but not required.
Availability to work 46 hours shifts daily, Monday
Friday, for the duration of camp.
For consistency and camper safety, we prioritize applicants who are able to commit to working for the full duration of camp (48 continuous weeks, depending on the camp location).
Applicants with less than 4 continuous weeks of availabil