Camp Counselor Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

A Camp Counselor in the fitness and recreation industry plays an integral role in organizing and leading various physical activities, games, and sports for camp attendees. They are responsible for ensuring the physical and emotional safety of campers, fostering an inclusive and fun environment, and developing and implementing fitness and wellness programs. They often serve as role models and leaders, promoting healthy living, teaching new fitness skills, and cultivating a positive camp culture.

Essential skills for a Camp Counselor include strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work well with a diverse group of people. They should also have in-depth knowledge of fitness principles and be able to motivate and inspire campers to participate in activities. Certifications in CPR, first aid, and water safety are commonly required due to the inherent physical risks associated with many camp activities. Previous job roles that could lead to becoming a Camp Counselor might include Fitness Instructor, Lifeguard, or Youth Sport Coach. Other relevant roles might include roles in childcare settings, such as a Childcare Assistant or an After-School Program Coordinator.

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Beauty and Wellness Consultant

  • Daly City, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Daly City, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Objectives Maximizes sales and brand awareness by providing exceptional customer care to all customers in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner; gives impartial, personalized,...

Summer Camp Counselor and Camp Assistant

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Counselors will also lead yoga and free play with campers, as well as enjoy a daily home-cooked lunch! We are hiring Camp Counselors and Camp Assistants for this location!...

Fitness Activities Coordinator

  • Half Moon Bay, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Half Moon Bay, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Job Number 24214079 Job Category Golf, Fitness, & Entertainment Location The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, One Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, California, United States VIEW ON MAP Schedule...

Sr. Service Training Instructor

  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 12 days ago

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to...

Summer Camp Counselor

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Merryhill School is a multi-location school group with campuses in California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas offering an outstanding private education to preschool, elementary, and middle school-age...

Memory Care Activities Coordinator

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Overview Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Clare Bridge Program Coordinators have opportunities for...

Summer Camp Counselor

  • Foster City, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Foster City, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Summer Camp Counselor Kids Connection Elementary in Foster City has job openings for Summer / Seasonal Camp Counselors to work at our camp program with elementary school aged children (Kindergarten...

Technical Training Instructor, Equipment Maintenance

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

The Equipment Maintenance Training Instructor position requires someone who is flexible, highly organized, and hard working. Individuals should have a passion for and understanding of personal...

Activities Coordinator

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Determine and implement necessary precautions in exercising responsibility for the care and safety of individuals served....

Substitute Summer Camp Counselor, Northern California

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description As a Substitute Summer Camp Counselor, youll provide critical support to Galileo campers and teams when camp staff are absent....

Activities Coordinator

  • Moss Beach, CA (19 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Moss Beach, CA (19 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview The Activity Coordinator provides and promotes quality educational, entertaining and challenging activities, programs and outings for residents in the assigned level of care in an effort...

Summer Camp Counselor (Oakland - Glenview)

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

This is a seasonal role; Summer Camp Counselors work full-time Monday - Friday (5 days per week)....

Summer Camp Counselor (Fremont)

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

This is a seasonal role; Summer Camp Counselors work full-time Monday - Friday (5 days per week)....

Technical Training Instructor, Robotics

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

The Robotics Training Instructor will be responsible for having a high level of professionalism while facilitating courses, support development of training content, and have on-going cooperation...

Technical Training Instructor, Vehicle Products

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

The Technical Training Instructor - Vehicle Products position requires someone who is dependable, flexible, highly organized, and hard working. Individuals should have a passion for, and...

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Salary for Camp Counselor Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Camp Counselors in Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.9%
Master's Degree
18.4%
High School or GED
10.3%
Associate's Degree
4.7%
Some High School
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some College
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Camp Counselors in Palo Alto, CA
Less than 1 year
68.7%
None
24.2%
6-8 years
3.2%
4-6 years
3.0%
2-4 years
0.8%
1-2 years
0.2%


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