Camp Counselor positions for day camp in Santa Monica

Beyond Karate

Santa Monica, CA

$20 to $25 Hourly
Part-Time

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

Career Advancement Opportunities
Great Work Environment

Our Mission
At Beyond Karate, we provide physical training beyond martial arts, facilitating programs like Karate, Diverse Camps, Workshops, and other activities geared towards families, teens and children, with the majority of our students having disabilities or special needs. Our goal is to support and empower growth, self-esteem and teach the tools required to live life with greater confidence and purpose. We meet each student where they are and create a plan for them that highlights their abilities and encourages them to level up for success!

We are seeking an outgoing and experienced Camp Counselor to join our team from June to August 9th! As a Camp Counselor, your top priority will be to ensure the safety of our campers. You will oversee camper activities and make sure they don’t get lost or hurt. You will also help plan fun activities and games. The ideal candidate loves the outdoors and wants to share their passion with campers!

Responsibilities:

Help plan and facilitate games, sports, and other outdoor activities
Lead scheduled activities, while creating a fun, positive and safe experience for all campers.
Assign and Direct staff assistance and mentor youth leaders with all scheduled activities.
Ensure safety of campers, volunteers, and staff assistance.
Demonstrate fun and positive demeanor.
Maintain a professional attitude and great communication skills with employees, campers, and families.
Monitor campers and escort them to various activities
Provide fun learning opportunities
Communicate with parents

Qualifications:

Previous experience as a camp counselor or in a similar position
Must have experience working with youth with disabilities. Families are required to proved aides or adult support, if needed.
Ability to work well with different age groups of children, teens, and individuals of all ages with special needs.
Highly organized and responsible
Excellent communication skills
First-aid and CPR-certified before June 17th
Ability to multitask and handle complex situations appropriately.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including hiking, running, and carrying equipment

Schedule:
* Morning Part-time (8:15am-1:30pm)
* Afternoon-Evening Part-time (1.30pm - 5.30pm)
* opportunities for a full-time Morning-Evening

These are all temporary positions that can grow into permanent position within the organization.

Other positions we are hiring for:

Job title: Assistant Camp Instructor

Compensation: $17 - $20 based on experience

Assist in scheduled activities, while creating a fun, positive and safe experience for all campers.
Assist youth leaders with all scheduled activities.
Ensure safety of campers and volunteers.
Demonstrate fun and active demeanor.
Work well with different age groups of children, teens, and individuals of all ages with special needs.
Maintain a professional attitude and great communication skills with employees, campers, and families.
Ability to multitask and handle complex situations appropriately.
Background in Martial Arts and Prior experience in camp or after school program a plus!

Job title: Junior Camp Counselor/Youth Camp Counselor

(age 16+ with valid work permit)
Compensation: $16 - $16.50 based on experience

Assist in scheduled activities, while creating a fun, positive and safe experience for all campers.
Assist Instructors and youth leaders with all scheduled activities.
Ensure safety of campers and volunteers.
Demonstrate fun and active demeanor.
Work well with different age groups of children, teens, and individuals of all ages with special needs.
Maintain a professional attitude and great communication skills with employees, campers, and families.
Ability to multitask and handle complex situations appropriately.
Background in Martial Arts and Prior experience in camp or after school program a plus!