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.

Apply for a Summer Camps job

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):

  • 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 be able to swim 50 yards non-stop and tread water for two minutes for all camps that include swimming

Rotation Leader

Essential Job Functions (include but not limited to):

  • General supervision of multiple children while facilitating program rules
  • Oversee Counselors at Rotations
  • Work with Rec Assistant Coordinator to gather supplies
  • Assist with regular, early, and late pick-ups as needed

Qualifications:

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

Swim Instructor

Essential Job Functions (include but not limited to):

  • Teach swimming lessons and water safety
  • Plan and execute curriculum for water activities
  • Supervise children and communicate with parents as related to swim lessons
  • Maintain proper and safe use of the facility and equipment

Qualifications:

  • Current American Red Cross Standard First-Aid & CPR certification
  • Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and/or Lifeguard certification preferred
  • Experience teaching swim lessons preferred

Tennis Instructor

Essential Job Functions (include but not limited to):

  • Plan and teach curriculum for tennis activities
  • Supervise children and communicate with the coordinator as related to archery lessons
  • Maintain 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):

  • Teach water and boating safety
  • Plan and execute curriculum for water activities
  • Supervise campers and communicate with parents as related to the 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

Outdoor Adventures Facilitator

This position is for Team Building, the Challenge Course, and the Rock Wall.

Essential Job Functions (include but not limited to):

  • Lead team building activities including games, low ropes activities, and high ropes climbing elements
  • Supervise bouldering in the 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

*If you are applying for a position as an Outdoor Adventures Facilitator, please also send your application to Michelle Perrault at mperrault@recreation.ucla.edu