Assistant Camp Counselor

The Carey School is a Preschool to Grade 5 independent school located in San Mateo, California, operating on two campuses. The Carey School is committed to being an inclusive environment that supports the social-emotional growth of all constituents and seeks candidates who value this endeavor. At Carey, we work to create classroom communities that support students in becoming lifelong learners that are engaged, joyful, thoughtful, metacognitive learners that can make their thinking visible.

Assistant Camp Counselors play a vital role in supporting our summer program, Camp Carey. This is an active, high-energy position that requires strong supervision skills, initiative, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with children. Assistant Camp Counselors help facilitate daily activities, ensure camper safety, and foster a positive environment for all. The Assistant Camp Counselor reports to the Auxiliary Programs Director and works under the guidance of the Lead Counselor. This is a full-time, seasonal position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Lead Counselor in prepping and facilitating hands-on activities and projects.
• Collaborating with fellow Assistant Counselors to plan and lead outdoor group games.
• Actively supervising and engaging campers throughout the camp day to ensure their safety, well-being, and enjoyment.
• Demonstrating strong situational awareness and sound judgment to maintain camper safety.
• Fostering an inclusive, team-oriented environment and modeling positive and appropriate interactions.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe camp environment, including classrooms, outdoor spaces, and equipment.

• Ability to work with children in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong supervision skills and initiative.
• Enthusiasm for working with children and creating a positive environment.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe camp environment.
• Strong situational awareness and sound judgment.