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.

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