Summer Camp Counselor, Sunnyvale
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionGalileo 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 . We were named one of the . 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.Job DescriptionSummer 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. 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 check-in/check-out 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 hand-off 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, all-camp 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 in-person 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 work-site location and tenure.
- 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, after-school 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 4-6 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 (4-8
continuous weeks, depending on the camp location).
- Applicants with less than 4 continuous weeks of availability
will not be considered for this role.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not
required
- Must be at least 18 years of age by May 6, 2024
- Ability to balance multiple tasks while working with a sense of
urgency and enthusiasm.
- Ability to complete all pre-camp tasks, including background
checks, state-mandated certifications, electronic onboarding
paperwork, and online training prior to the start of camp.At
Galileo Camps, we value divergent thinkers who bring many different
experiences and viewpoints to the table! We also strongly encourage
members of underrepresented groups and people of diverse
backgrounds to apply. Additionally, research shows that while men
apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements,
women and other underrepresented people tend to apply only when
they match all criteria. If you think you have what it takes to be
successful in this role, we encourage you to apply.Additional
InformationSCHEDULEAll camps operate Monday - Friday. Staff are
also required to attend two pre-camp set-up days, which vary by
site and may be scheduled between Thursday - Sunday before camp
opens. Shifts vary by position and location and can start as early
as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 6:00 p.m.Camp set-up dates, start
dates and duration vary by location - find your location on our
page to view site-specific dates. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
- Typing, writing, reading
- Seeing, hearing and speaking, both nearby and at a
distance
- Use hand and fingers to help with classroom supplies and
operate equipment
- Frequent sitting
- Standing, walking, kneelingGalileo Learning complies with ADA
requirements and may provide reasonable accommodations that allow
qualified employees to perform the essential functions of the job.
To request an accommodation, contact our People Services team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please note that our job descriptions are a
summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or
comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks and
duties.In accordance with local and state laws, you may be required
to complete certain steps after an offer of employment has been
accepted, such as a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check
and mandated reporter training, and/or provide additional
documentation for certain roles; this will not affect consideration
of any persons' application.Galileo Learning is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of
any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION During your
onboarding process, you may need to complete a Tuberculosis (TB)
screening, a background check, and mandated reporter training
(California only). More details will be provided during your
onboarding process. COVID-19 All on-site employees will be required
to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated against
COVID-19, unless they qualify for an accommodation/exemption for
medical, disability, or religious reasons. Vaccination status will
be confirmed only after an offer of employment has been accepted
and will not affect consideration of any persons' application.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and
provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodation
that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential
functions of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our
People Services team. Please note that our job descriptions are
only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an
exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities,
tasks, and duties
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Mountain View , Summer Camp Counselor, Sunnyvale, Other , Sunnyvale, California
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