Summer Camp Counselor (Burien)

About the role

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that empowers young innovators to change the world. We invest, test, and continuously iterate to sustain a culture that values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Join us for a joy-filled summer in a mission-driven environment!

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise groups of 15+ campers weekly, creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging camp experience.
• Foster group connection through team activities, games, and daily interactions.
• Ensure 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 innovative, project-based curriculum, integrating 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, collaborating with teammates to plan, set up, and run daily activities.
• Lead and participate in camp ceremonies, activities, snack, and lunch, ensuring safety and a positive camp spirit.
• Lead and participate in camp songs, chants, and skits, bringing energy to opening and closing ceremonies.
• Work as part of a team to make camp experiences joyful and memorable.
• Provide exceptional customer service, greeting campers and families with enthusiasm, ensuring a welcoming environment, following check-in/check-out procedures for efficient attendance and safety, and communicating with families about campers’ experiences as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience independently supervising groups of 10+ children.
• At least 1 year (or camp season) experience working in summer camp, school, childcare, tutoring, coaching kids, after-school programs, or related fields.
• College coursework in Education or Child Development is a plus but not required.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks while working with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required.
• 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.
• Availability to work 8-hour shifts daily, Monday - Friday, for the duration of camp.
• Priority is given to those who are able to commit to working for the full duration of camp (4-8 continuous weeks, depending on the camp location).
• Must be at least 18 years of age by May 12th, 2025.

Compensation

The compensation for this position is $20.70 per hour for new (first-year) camp staff. Your exact pay rate will be determined based on a variety of factors, including work location and tenure.

Schedule

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.

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.