COUNSELOR

Morning (B), evening (C), and night (A) counselors are spread across five roles: 1) Arts, Crafts and Games electives, 2) Music electives, 3) Transportation, 4) Lifeguard, and 5) Residential. All counselors must have some experience with youth instruction, leadership, mentorship, communication, goal setting, and conflict/resolution. They must also be able to successfully manage and engage with large groups of youth in grades 3-12, typically divided by age.

SCHEDULE

All counselors live, work and sleep on campus 6 days each week, with one 24-hour period per week free from camp responsibilities, while still upholding expectations. For A and C counselors, the 24 hour period begins at 7am following your shift. For B counselors, the 24 hour period begins after your shift. On a typical day, B counselor shifts are from 7-2:30, C counselor shifts are from 2-9:30, and A counselor shifts are from 4-midnight. Lifeguard shifts are typically 12:30-8. Schedules adjust for arrival, trip, field day, showcase, pool party and departure days.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DAILY TASKS

Click HERE for expectations + responsibilities pertaining to all staff.

FOR ALL COUNSELORS

Camp move in/out and set up/take down at the start and end of the season
Act as a positive role model while on and off the clock, campus, or off-campus housing
Collaborate with other instructors and counselors to provide campers with excellent resources in education, life skills development, and having fun
Be prepared and on time, and help campers be prepared and on time
Adherence to safety protocols and utilize common sense
Work with Health and Wellness team to better serve campers with special needs
Involve campers in daily care of dorm rooms and common areas
Assist in covering for other staff who are unable to work
Attend staff meetings
Supervise campers as needed on off campus trips
Ensure campers follow the code of conduct, and connect campers with heath and wellness team, the AM or PM lead, or program director as needed
Complete paperwork in a timely and diligent fashion consistent with camp standards
Follow all protocols outlined in the staff handbook and during pre camp orientation including emergency procedures and drills

FOR SPECIFIC ROLES

Transportation counselors operate a daily 67-mile round-trip shuttle each morning and evening, weekend shuttles to and from LAX, and provide transportation for some off campus trips, as well as fulfill counselor duties including support for electives, workshops, meals and other activities
Lifeguard counselors follow all water safety standards and are present any time swimming is scheduled, including several pool parties and beach days as well as fulfill other counselor duties including support for electives, workshops, meals and other activities
Counselors may be scheduled to teach private lessons such as skateboarding, DJing, creative writing, etc
Staff who are also musicians, DJs, vocalists, etc may be asked to perform or DJ during their shift

REQUIREMENTS

FOR ALL COUNSELORS

Some experience with youth instruction, leadership, mentorship, communication, goal setting, conflict/resolution
Ability to successfully manage and engage with large groups of youth in grades 3-12 typically divided by age

FOR SPECIFIC ROLES

Current lifeguard certification a must for lifeguard counselors (Amplify can help pay for certification)
Transportation counselors must be 25+ years of age with a clean driving record and be able to safely operate a 10 passenger vehicle. Class B license is desired but not required
Electives counselors design, submit outlines for, and lead up to 4 unique mission based activities or workshops each week while keeping track of elective materials

PAY + BENEFITS

The pay range is $3,600–6,300, depending on experience, for 9 weeks (6 days prior to session 1 for onsite move-in, team training) of full-time summer employment
International staff pay range determined on an individual basis to account for J1-Visa and additional fees
Room and board is 100% covered
Travel cost to and from campus is not included and is the responsibility of each staff member