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Recreation

Summer Camp Jobs

Looking for a part-time or full-time job this summer? Come join our team! Click on the button below to apply for a position with our Summer Camps programs.

**We are no longer accepting applications for Summer 2026. We will begin accepting applications for 2027 in early March 2027.

Picture yourself as a camp counselor this summer at UCLA! Get paid to play games, sing songs, make art, be silly, dress up, and more. For more information visit recreation.ucla.edu/employment/summer-camp-jobs. For questions call 310.206.7689. Or email camphr@recreation.ucla.edu.

Job Descriptions

Camp Counselor

Essential Job Functions (include but not limited to):

  • Implement program curriculum and facilitate program policies, regulations and safety procedures
  • General supervision of multiple children while facilitating program rules
  • Support rotation leaders in activities
  • Facilitate safe and efficient pool time and changing
  • Manage lunch, snack, and sunscreen time
  • Lead outdoor rotation and come up with group song/cheer
  • Model positive behavior to campers through excitement and participation in daily activities

Qualifications:

  • Current American Red Cross Standard First-Aid & CPR certification
  • Prior experience working with children in recreational, educational, and/or large group settings
  • Must meet the American Red Cross Water Competency Standard

Rotation Leader

Essential Job Functions (include but not limited to):

  • Implement program curriculum and facilitate program policies, regulations and safety procedures
  • Execute/lead program curriculum to groups of 18-24 campers multiple times throughout the day
  • General supervision of multiple children while facilitating program rules
  • Oversee Counselors at Rotations
  • Work with Rec Assistant Coordinator to gather supplies
  • Support leadership staff in daily camp operations (i.e.: escorting early/late campers to and from programs and basic administrative tasks)

Qualifications:

  • Current American Red Cross Standard First-Aid & CPR certification
  • Prior experience working with children in recreational, educational, and/or large group settings

Camp Coordinator

Essential Job Functions (include but not limited to):

  • Implement program curriculum and facilitate program policies, regulations and safety procedures
  • Plan, organize and orchestrate age-appropriate, camp-specific programming
  • Assist in general supervision of campers, give special attention to dynamics amongst campers
  • Directly supervise specialists and counselors
  • Implement program curriculum and facilitate program policies, regulations and safety procedures
  • Take an active role in staff training/orientation and meetings
  • Attend to injuries and illnesses
  • Serve as a liaison to parents regarding camp specific programming and campers’ needs
  • Help to maintain facilities as they relate to campers and camp activities

Qualifications:

  • Current American Red Cross Standard First-Aid & CPR certification
  • Prior experience working with children in specific programs relating to camp
  • Must meet the American Red Cross Water Competency Standard.
  • Strong organizational, leadership, and child management skills
  • Willingness to establish a professional rapport with campers, parents, staff, & administrators in an energetic and enthusiastic manner

Tennis Instructor

Essential Job Functions (include but not limited to):

  • Implement program curriculum and facilitate program policies, regulations and safety procedures
  • Plan and teach curriculum for tennis activities
  • Supervise children and communicate with coordinator as related to tennis lessons
  • Maintain a proper and safe use of the courts and equipment

Qualifications:

  • Current American Red Cross Standard First-Aid & CPR certification
  • Past experience teaching tennis lessons preferred

UCLA Marina Aquatic Youth Instructor

This position is for kayaking, sailing, rowing, surfing, and stand-up paddle boarding.

Essential Job Functions (include but not limited to):

  • Implement program curriculum and facilitate program policies, regulations and safety procedures
  • Teach water and boating safety
  • Plan and execute curriculum for water activities
  • Supervise campers and communicate with parents as related to program
  • Maintain proper and safe use of the facility and equipment

Qualifications:

  • Current American Red Cross Standard First-Aid & Adult CPR certification
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Experience in sailing, surfing, windsurfing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and/or rowing preferred, but not required
  • Prior teaching experience preferred

*If you are applying for a position as a UCLA Marina Aquatic Youth Instructor, please also send your application to macyouthcoordinator@recreation.ucla.edu

Other Opportunities of Employment

Outdoor Adventure Facilitator for team-building, Challenge course, and Rock wall

Essential Job Functions (include but not limited to):

  • Implement program curriculum and facilitate program policies, regulations and safety procedures
  • Lead team-building activities including games, low ropes activities, and high ropes climbing elements
  • Supervise bouldering in rock wall
  • Belay campers on high ropes
  • Pre-use inspection of equipment and element setup/takedown

Qualifications:

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Current American Red Cross Standard First-Aid & CPR certification
  • Prior teaching and/or climbing experience is helpful but not required