Summer Camp Group Counselor (Seasonal)

Position Summary The Summer Camp Group Leader is responsible for leading and supervising a small group of campers throughout the program day during The Tech Interactive’s summer day camp program for children in grades 3–6. Group Leaders serve as the primary adult support for their assigned team of campers and support the delivery of high-energy, hands-on STEM learning experiences. Group Leaders build relationships with participants, foster a positive group culture, and ensure student safety, engagement, and inclusion during both instructional and non-instructional time.

While Group Leaders support Summer Camp Instructors during classroom activities, this role is more closely aligned with a traditional camp counselor than an instructional position. Group Leaders are the first point of contact for student needs, group management, and behavior support, and play a critical role in maintaining a high-quality, engaging program experience.

This is a 40 hours per week seasonal position for the Summer camp season. This is a non-exempt (hourly) role reporting to the Summer Camp Program Manager. Summer Camp at the Tech this year runs from June 15 to August 7, 2026.

Responsibilities:

Group Leadership & Youth Engagement Serve as the primary adult leader for a consistent group of approximately 10-13 youth within an assigned age group. Actively contribute to a positive, high-energy camp culture by participating in camp traditions such as theme days, costumes, and playful activities that help create a joyful, engaging experience for campers.

• Maintain engagement, supervision and appropriate behavior during downtime, lunch, transitions, breaks, and movement between activities, ensuring safety and positive behavior.
• Build a positive, welcoming, inclusive, and supportive camp environment that reflects The Tech’s values around creativity, curiosity, and teamwork.
• Lead team building activities, icebreakers, and group reflections.
• Provide first-tier behavior support, including setting expectations, redirecting behavior, and implementing program behavior management strategies.

Escalate behavior or safety concerns to supervisory staff as needed, following established protocols. Classroom and Program Support

• Support Instructors in facilitating hands-on science, engineering, and design-based learning activities by assisting with materials, setup, cleanup, and student support.

Engage directly with campers during activities by asking questions, modeling curiosity, encouraging collaboration, and providing individual or small-group support. Reinforce instructions and expectations during classroom activities as directed by instructional staff.

• Help ensure smooth transitions into and out of instructional time.

Safety, Culture, & Operations

• Follow all The Tech policies related to youth supervision, safety, and professional conduct.
• Provide informal feedback to Instructors and Camp Leadership to support continuous improvement of camp activities and camper experience.
• Participate in required staff training, orientation, and meetings prior to and during the camp season.
• Perform additional camp-related duties as assigned by the Camp Manager or Education leadership.

Requirements and Skills:

Experience working with children in a formal or informal setting (such as camps, afterschool programs, classrooms, museums, or community programs).:

Enthusiasm for the unique culture of summer camp, including participating in theme days, playful traditions, costumes, and other joyful, high-energy elements that help create a fun, welcoming camp experience. Ability to lead a group, set clear expectations, and respond calmly and effectively to behavior challenges.

Interest in STEM education, design-based learning, or interactive, hands-on teaching approaches. Ability to communicate clearly and positively with children, families, and fellow staff. Strong teamwork skills and willingness to learn from Lead Instructors and Camp Leadership. Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, high-energy camp environment.

Pursuing or completed coursework toward a BA/BS in education, science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred. Fluency in one or more languages common to the San Francisco Bay Area is a plus.

Working Conditions and Schedule This is an onsite, full-time seasonal position during The Tech Interactive’s summer camp program. Camp typically runs weekdays during summer months; specific dates and hours vary by session. Summer Camp at the Tech runs this year from June 15 to August 7, 2026.

• Training sessions will be required leading up to the launch of the camp program. Some sessions may be virtual or onsite, taking place in the evening and/or on weekends.

Requires significant periods of standing, walking, and active engagement with campers throughout the day. Frequently moves objects up to 25 pounds, including activity materials and classroom supplies.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) at The Tech Our success is dependent on building teams that include people from different backgrounds and experiences who challenge each other’s assumptions with fresh perspectives. To that end, we look for a diverse pool of applicants including but not limited to those from historically marginalized groups — women, people with disabilities, people of color, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or nonconforming, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

The Tech will provide an equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Any applicant with a disability may contact The Tech Interactive to arrange for accommodations. Please contact the Tech at careers@thetech.org or call (408) 795-6248.