Camp Counselor Jobs in San Diego, 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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Technical Training Instructor

  • Solar Turbines Incorporated
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Career Area: Manufacturing Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but...

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Memory Care Activities Coordinator

  • The Pasea
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 5 days ago

property (Generations/Memory Care in particular) and promote resident and family participation through regularly scheduled events, activities, special programs and guest speakers, movie showings, exercise...

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Day Camp Counselor (Temporary) - 13-120 - SC/San Diego Citadel

  • Main Salvation Army
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago

Position Summary Under the direction and supervision of the Corps Assistant/Program Specialist, Summer Day Camp Counselors will be responsible for creating and maintaining a fun, educational, healthy...

In Person Temporary

Training Instructor

  • Hawthorne Machinery Co.
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Training Instructor Hawthorne Machinery Co. - 3.4 San Diego, CA Job Details $80,000 - $90,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Health savings account Health insurance Dental...

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Uncrewed Systems Initial Qualification Training Instructor

  • The Ascendancy Group
  • Coronado, CA (3 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Coronado, CA (3 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description The Ascendancy Group's Mission To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and...

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Assistant Summer Day Camp Counselor (TEMPORARY)-13-030- SC/El Cajon

  • The Salvation Army
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary The Assistant Summer Day Camp Counselor is responsible to the El Cajon Corps Youth Programs to assist the Corps Officers in maintaining a safe, educational, and fun Christian environment...

In Person Temporary

Summer Day Camp Counselor (TEMPORARY)-13-030- SC/El Cajon

  • Main Salvation Army
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary The Summer Day Camp Counselor is responsible to the El Cajon Corps Youth Programs to assist the Lead Counselor and Corps Officers in maintaining a safe, educational, and fun Christian...

In Person Temporary

Senior Training Instructor, SCS MTT

  • Noblis
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Responsibilities **This is for a potential upcoming opportunity. Mission As a Senior Training Instructor for SCS Mobile Training Teams, you will ensure training excellence, curriculum integrity,...

Hybrid Part Time

Navy Training Instructor, DDG 1000

  • Noblis
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Responsibilities **This is for an upcoming opportunity Join a mission-driven team supporting PMS 339 and help prepare Navy Sailors to safely and effectively operate surface ship systems. As a Navy...

Hybrid Part Time

Navy Training Instructor, SCS MTT

  • Noblis
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Responsibilities **This is for a potential upcoming opportunity. Directly support Fleet readiness by delivering Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) to Sailors through high-quality, hands-on instruction...

Hybrid Part Time

Training Instructor

  • Department of the Navy - Agency Wide
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

You will serve as a TRAINING INSTRUCTOR in the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY to include work sites of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility....

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Salary for Camp Counselor Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Camp Counselors in San Diego, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.6%
Master's Degree
18.9%
High School or GED
10.0%
Associate's Degree
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.1%
Some High School
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Camp Counselors in San Diego, 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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