Camper Support Coordinator
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
Customer Service
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 25-26 / hour
Posted on Jan 13, 2026
SALARY RANGE
$25.00 - $26.00 per hour
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Summer Camp at the JCCSF offers one to three-week sessions in both the traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K-8. Summer Camp is in session June 1 - August 21. Our classic day camps feature arts & crafts, STEAM projects, and sports.
Specialty camps include visual arts, nature exploration, musical theater, science and more. The ideal candidate will have a strong background working with children in a school or camp setting, experience organizing and planning youth programs, and experience supervising camp staff. This is a very front-facing role, and someone who is outgoing and energetic is a must.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support general counselors and specialists by creating support plans, behavior charts, and camper break schedules
- Work with paraprofessionals to coordinate camp schedules if applicable
- Manage budget for any support supplies
- Provide weekly activity communication
- Support with camper pick-up and drop-off process
- Create a safe, supportive, stimulating and fun environment for campers
- Ensure campers' safety at all times
- Set clear and consistent limits and resolve behavioral problems with assistance from supervisors
- Model appropriate behavior for campers and staff.
- Additional responsibilities as required.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Serve as a member of camp leadership team
- Support staff. This includes meetings as necessary, and regular verbal and written evaluations.
- Help organize and lead staff training.
- Appropriately respond to crisis situations.
- Step-in for staff breaks if necessary.
REQUIREMENTS
- Experience working with children in grades K - 8, preferably in a camp setting.
- Ability to respond sensitively to diverse groups of children.
- Ability to plan and execute creative activities for children.
- Ability to lead and motivate groups of campers and staff.
- Experience supervising staff.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.
- Dedication to and eagerness for working in camp, informal education and youth programs.
- Knowledge of summer camps.
- Ability to work well both in a team environment and independently.
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to improvise.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Will be working directly with youth ages 5-13 in a variety of locations frequented by the campers (classrooms, basketball gym, art studio, catering kitchen) and outdoors (field trips, sports field, playgrounds). The location will be dependent on the level of support needed at any given time.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Position requires seated or standing use of a computer throughout the day.
STATUS
Non-benefited, non-exempt position
HOURS
- Up to 10 hours per week from 5/1/2026 – 5/31/2026
- 37.5 hours per week from 6/1/2026– 8/21/2026
SCHEDULE
- June 1, 2026 – August 21, 2026
- 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about working at the JCCSF, including staff culture, hiring practices and policies, and benefits, visit our Careers page: https://www.jccsf.org/about/careers/