Lead Counselor; Youth Leadership Coordinator

The Carey School - San Mateo

Lead Camp Counselor: Camp Carey’s Lead Camp Counselor role is a great opportunity for both experienced educators and teacher-in-training candidates to step into joyful, hands-on leadership in a fun, play-based summer camp environment. You’ll lead your own group of campers, design and facilitate engaging, theme-based activities, and build a warm, inclusive community where kids can play, explore, and connect. You’ll also mentor and collaborate closely with an Assistant Camp Counselor, gaining meaningful experience in behavior support, project planning, and classroom management.

Youth Leadership Coordinator: Camp Carey’s Youth Leadership Coordinator role is designed for educators and aspiring teacher candidates who are excited to mentor and guide motivated middle schoolers in a fun, high-energy, play-based camp environment. You’ll oversee a group of Counselors-In-Training (CITs), supporting their growth by planning and facilitating leadership activities and team-building challenges that build confidence, communication, and responsibility. In this role, you’ll also monitor CIT progress and help them stay engaged as they support daily camp operations, gaining hands-on experience in adolescent mentorship, program facilitation, and group supervision in a dynamic environment.

You can submit their resume at the link below or email Laura Baran directly at lbaran@careyschool.org

Lead Camp Counselor: https://thecareyschool.bamboohr.com/careers/56

Youth Leadership Coordinator: https://thecareyschool.bamboohr.com/careers/78

Both positions are seasonal full-time roles with a start date of June 16 and end date of August 7.