Employment Opportunities at Camp Gaines "Youth Camp"

Camp Director

1 Position

Responsible for staff consisting of program directors and counselors.  Provides leadership to campers and staff for overall camp operations. 

Age 25+
BA/BS preferred.
Camp experience preferred.

Start @ $55/day
6 day week
6/16 - 8/8

Unit Director

3 Positions

Responsible for program and activities at youth camp including ropes course and climbing wall facilitation.  Provides assistance to camp director for camp operations & rental groups.

Age 20+
Related experience preferred.
Current 1st Aid & CPR

Start @ $45/day
6 day week
6/16 - 8/8

Counselor

15 Positions

Responsible for 8-10 children ages 7 & up on a 24-hr. basis.  Provides leadership & help with camp activities & operations.

Age 18+ leadership exp. pref.
First year college preferred
Current 1st Aid & CPR

Start @ $38/day
6 day week
6/16 - 8/8

Nature Director

1 Position

Responsible for Nature program for youth camp. Provide support to camp director for program operations and rental group assistance, as needed.

Age 20+
Related experience preferred.
Current 1st Aid & CPR

Start @ $40/day
6 day week
6/16 - 8/8

Arts & Crafts Director

1 Position

Responsible for Arts and Crafts program for youth camp.  Provides assistance to camp director for camp operations and rental groups.

Age 20+
Related experience preferred.

Start @ $40/day
6 day week
6/16 - 8/8

Lifeguards

2 Positions

Supervise swimming & boating activities, care for boats and waterfront area.  Enforcing rules. Swimming & boating instruction.  Assist in camp programs and hospitality. 

Age 18+ 
H.S. Grad. Current Lifeguard Training, Life-Saving, Current 1st Aid & CPR

Start @ $40/day
6 day week
6/16 - 8/8

Storekeeper

1 Position

Cashier, inventory and stocking store.  Responsible for bookkeeping, records and refunding campers.  Camp participation.

Age 18+

$33-$35/day
6/16 - 8/8

Head Cook

1 Position

Plan, order and prepare meals for 100-200 people each day.  Supervise kitchen staff of 4-8 persons. Participate in overall camp hospitality.

Age 21+
2 years Institutional Exp.

Start @ $70/day
May weekends
June – Sept

Second Cook

1 Position

Assist Head Cook in day to day food preparation. Baking.  Participate in overall camp hospitality.

Age 18+
HS Graduate
Experience preferred

Start at $50/day
May weekends
June - Sept

Third Cook

1 Position

Assist Head Cook/Second Cook. Food and dining hall prep.  Participate in overall camp hospitality.

Age 18+

Start @ $38/day
May weekends
June - Sept

Maintenance / Housekeeping Staff

4 Positions

Responsible for all custodial duties and dish washing. Participate in overall camp hospitality and program.

16+
HS student w/work permit

Start @ $38/day
May/weekends
June - Sept

Camp Nurse

1 Position

Responsible for health & safety of campers and staff.  Manage infirmary operations; administer medications and first aid. 

Age 25+
California MD, RN, or EMT license required.
Current 1st Aid & CPR

Start @ $50/day
Needed for 1-week sessions or work all or part of summer.