Jobs / Hiring
We have been in business since 1981
The San Francisco Chronicle has named our camp the "Best Summer Sports Program on the Peninsula." We were also named "Best Summer Sports Camp" by the readers of Bay Area Parent magazine. Our success has been, in large part, due to the great job that numerous students and teachers have done for us over the years. We hope that you will become part of our tradition.
A great candidate will feel comfortable teaching, playing, and officiating a group of 16 boys or girls (ages 6-12) in a variety of individual & team sports, is athletic and has a broad athletic background and knowledge of the major team sports. Candidates must also be responsible, energetic, creative, upbeat individuals who will love and be loved by the campers.
The most important thing we have to offer is not just teaching sports skills but also providing an environment where campers feel protected and supported while learning valuable life lessons from a counselor who truly cares about their physical, social, and emotional well-being.
We've hired a lot of really great people over these many wonderful summers. Our staff is truly the heart of our camp!
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...loved by the campers
...extremely trustworthy & responsible
...consistently energetic & upbeat
...consistently & relentlessly positive
...always mentally involved
...consistently verbally involved
...consistently physically involved
...creative
...effective, motivated teachers
...always looking for opportunities to teach
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...take pride in their job performance
...take initiative
...plan in advance
...have excellent knowledge of sports
...have good to excellent athletic ability
...get along well with & respected by peers
...control kids effectively w/o raising voice
...love the kids!
Thank you for your interest in working at our camp.
See our Counselor and Junior Counselor (JC) and Lifeguard Positions below.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Counselor Positions
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Counselors lead a group of roughly 16 children of the same gender and grade level. One or two junior counselors will assist you each day depending on the age of your campers. Your group remains together, under your leadership, for the full 4 week session. This continuity allows you to learn and address the strengths and weaknesses of each camper and helps build those strong social bonds that make camp so memorable for your camp group.
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1) Click here to complete our counselor application
2) We will contact you shortly after receiving your application to let you know what our staffing needs are, whether you've been selected for an interview, etc.
3) Interviews are held throughout the late winter and spring. Scheduling is quite flexible (weekends, evenings, spring break, etc.) Interviews are typically held on at our campsite in Woodside. Video (Zoom or Facetime) interviews are also possible but not as favorable.
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Woodside High School
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Session One: June 15 - July 10 (4 weeks)
Session Two: July 13 - August 7 (4 weeks)
Counselors have the option of working one or both sessions. Please note your preference at the time you apply.
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Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (approximate)
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Your salary will be disclosed at the time of your offer of employment. Our weekly salaries typically range from $650-800 per week.
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Must be a HS graduate by the time summer begins.
•Must arrange for your own housing.
(Housing is quite expensive in this area.)
•Must be extremely responsible, athletic, passionate and knowledgeable about sports and fitness in general, & have played on at least one school or club team at the high school or college level. Must love to work and play with boys and girls ages 6-12.
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No experience necessary, but experience coaching/assisting with a youth sports team, after school sports program, or at any summer camp is a big plus.
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Various extra jobs (Beach BBQ, Extended Care , Camp setup, end-of-session cleanup, etc.) are offered over the course of the summer which provide an opportunity for counselors to earn additional income.
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We contact promising applicants and arrange for a 30-40 minute interview. Interviews conducted throughout the winter and spring until all positions have been filled.
Junior Counselor (JC) Positions
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Junior Counselors assist each counselor in leading a group of 16 children of the same gender and age. These 16 campers remain together for the full session and you will be "their JC". This continuity allows you to learn and address the strengths and weaknesses of each child and helps build those strong social bonds that will make camp so memorable for your campers.
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NEW JUNIOR COUNSELOR CANDIDATES:
Click here to complete the JC application
We will be accepting applications until March 15th for the summer of 2026!
We will notify all applicants of their application status. If you are chosen for an interview, those interviews will be held for approximately 20 minutes in late March or early April.
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Woodside High School
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Session One: June 15 - July 10 (4 weeks)
Session Two: July 13 - August 7 (4 weeks)
JCs may work only one session. Please note your preference on the application.
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Your salary will be disclosed at the time of your offer of employment. Our weekly salaries typically range from $590-680.
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Must have completed sophomore year of high school prior to the start of summer. (Exception: if one served as a JCIT for at least one summer at camp, they may apply following their freshman year.) Should be extremely responsible, athletic, be passionate and knowledgeable about sports, be a very good student, play on at least one school or club team, and love to work and play with children ages 6-12. Graduating seniors may apply as “head” counselors if those positions are still available. Seniors will also be considered for co-counselor positions.
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No experience necessary, but experience coaching/assisting with a youth sports team, after school sports program, or at any summer camp is a big plus.
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Various extra jobs (Beach BBQ, Extended Care, setup, end-of-session cleanup, etc.) are offered over the course of the summer which provide an opportunity for junior counselors to earn additional income.
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If hired you will be required to attend our weekend training sessions. Required training date for all new staff = Saturday June 13th for approximately 7 hours.
Required All-Staff meeting = Sunday, June 14th for 4 hours, or Sunday, July 12th for 4 hours, dependent upon which session you'll be working.
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Shortly after our application deadline we will contact promising applicants and arrange for a 20 minute interview.
LIFEGUARDS
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Supervise all swim activities & swimming areas
Ensure all swimming guidelines are being followed
Warn swimmers of pool hazards
Evaluate safety of equipment and the water
Administer life saving actions if necessary in emergency situations
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NEW LIFEGUARD CANDIDATES:
Click here to complete the Lifeguard application
We will contact you shortly after receiving your application to let you know what our staffing needs are, whether you've been selected for an interview, etc. We will notify all applicants of their application status. If you are chosen for an interview, those interviews will be held for approximately 20 minutes.
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Woodside High School
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Work hours from 10:30am - 3:30pm Monday through Thursday.
Session One: June 15 - July 10 (4 weeks)
Session Two: July 13 - August 7 (4 weeks)
A candidate working all 8 weeks is preferred but 4 weeks will be considered. Please note your preference on the application.
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Your salary will be disclosed at the time of your offer of employment
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Lifeguard candidates must be lifeguard certified along with CPR/First Aid
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No experience necessary, but previous work experience preferred
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Shortly after our application deadline we will contact promising applicants and arrange for a 20 minute interview
