Camp Counselor Jobs in California

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

  • Coronado, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Coronado, CA
  • 23 hours 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,...

Senior Technical Training Instructor

  • Winters, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Winters, CA
  • 1 day ago

Requisition ID # 165166 Job Category: Human Resources Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Enterprise Health & Safety Work Type: Onsite Job Location: Winters Department Overview...

Summer Day Camp Counselor-Intern

  • Novato, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Novato, CA
  • 4 days ago

First and foremost, your primary responsibilities will be as a Camp Counselor....

Activities Coordinator

  • Oxnard, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Oxnard, CA
  • 8 days ago

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a...

Training Instructor

  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago

Summary 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...

Systems Courseware Developer / Training Instructor

  • Palmdale, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Palmdale, CA
  • 9 days ago

What You Will Be Doing In this position the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the training section and developing highly creative training material for existing and new systems....

Technical Training Instructor

  • Hayward, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 10 days ago

The Tooling, Process & Training team is responsible for developing and proliferating custom service, commissioningtoolinghardware to assist in the rapid development, maintenance ofTeslaEnergys...

Career Technical Training Instructor, Substitute, On-Call

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 15 days ago

Job Type Part-time Description Position Career: Technical Training Instructor, Substitute, On-Call Reports To: Career: Training Manager Department: Career Technical Training FLSA STATUS:...

Activities Coordinator I

  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 days ago

Connect with the Greatest Generation and join us at St. Paul's! You will be able to make a difference in the lives of countless seniors by providing comfort and life-changing experiences every...

Police Officer (Combat Arms Training Instructor)

  • March Air Reserve Base, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • March Air Reserve Base, CA
  • 21 days ago

Must pass an initial pre-employment medical examination, periodic medical examinations, required physical fitness/physical agility tests including running events, meet established hearing standards...

Mercedes Benz Dealer Training Instructor

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 21 days ago

Overview Are you an experienced premium brand technician (Mercedes-Benz preferred) looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you ever ask yourself "I wish I had the opportunity to mentor...

Health Coach / Culinary Education Specialist

  • Orange, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 21 days ago

Health Coach / Culinary Education Specialist Req ID: 104150 Location: Irvine, California Division: School of Medicine Department: Samueli Integrative Health Position Type: Full Time Salary Range...

Memory Care Activities Coordinator (Sunday to Thursday)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 24 days ago

About Discovery Management Group Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle...

Health Coach / Culinary Education Specialist Req ID: 104150 Location: Irvine, California Division: School of Medicine Department: Samueli Integrative Health Position Type: Full Time Salary Range...

Flag Football Camp Counselor II

  • Cypress, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • Cypress, CA
  • 26 days ago

The Flag Football Camp Counselor II responsibilities include: Organize and direct campers on and off the field/court Teach (sport) skills to campers Coach teams in camp competition Assist the camp director...

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Salary for Camp Counselor Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Camp Counselor positions.



Highest Education Level

Camp Counselors in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.8%
Master's Degree
18.6%
High School or GED
10.2%
Associate's Degree
4.7%
Some High School
2.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
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 California
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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