Summer Camp Youngest Camper Counselor Lead - Valley Village

Job Details Location: 5243 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607 Camp Dates: 6/8/2026 (Mon) – 8/14/2026 (Fri) (plus orientation and set‑up/break‑down weekends) Camp Hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (actual shifts will vary) Hourly Wage: $21.50 – $24.00 per hour (depending on experience) About the Camp: At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Campers choose minute‑to‑minute how to spend their time because making decisions today helps build the self‑confidence they’ll need to wrangle unknowns tomorrow. We value empowering our staff to be their whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included! Job Responsibilities The only small piece of this job is the size of your campers’ shoes. Our youngest campers (ages 4‑5) are free to take on camp with self‑direction like our older campers, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need some extra TLC. As the youngest campers' lead counselor, you’ll utilize resources provided by S&K to implement and manage the structure of the camp day, manage a team of support staff, and generally make sure that we are meeting all the baseline needs of our little ones. Additional Responsibilities Do you appreciate and agree with our self‑directed approach for kids? Will sparking up conversations with staff, campers and parents fit in your comfort zone? If it is out of your comfort zone, are you willing to grow in this area? Are you a self‑starter excited at the idea of taking ownership of your own mini‑program? Are you comfortable navigating challenging and sometimes sensitive interactions? Are you the type of person who can’t rest until you’ve done everything possible to make someone feel cared for? Like, if someone you knew was in need, would you do more than send them a “thinking of you” text? Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you? Do you have the stamina to keep up (literally) with 4‑12 yr. olds bursting with energy and creative potential? And, if needed, can you bench press the equivalent of a kindergartner (just kidding — can you lift up to 40 pounds)? Job Requirements At least 18 years of age Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp‑age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal or volunteer setting. First Aid & CPR certified prior to Day 1 of Camp (some locations may require additional certifications) By applying and accepting an offer, you are giving Steve & Kate's permission to email or text you. You may be asked to chaperone campers on an off‑site Field Trip where locations demand. Physical Requirements This position requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and camp policies regarding health, safety, and physical screening. The full set of physical requirements for this role are: Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location. Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces. Assist in camp set‑up and breakdown during move‑in and out weekends. Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities. Participate in athletic games. Benefits Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time. #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™