Bunk Counselor (Seasonal Summer Position)

Position: Bunk Counselor

Reports to: Head Counselor

Employment dates: Camp Dates (August 2 -August 7)

Website: www.campatlas.org

Camp Atlas OVERVIEW

Camp Atlas is an overnight summer camp and leadership development program for Bay Area youth in grades 5–8 who have experienced foster care. Located in San Gregorio, California, Camp Atlas empowers young people to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and discover their potential through a unique blend of academic enrichment, outdoor adventure, and community building.

Throughout the week, campers engage in hands-on math and literacy activities, explore local beaches and farms, participate in team-building experiences, and create lasting connections with peers and mentors. Campers also learn how to navigate the foster care system, understand their rights, identify trusted adults, and advocate for themselves when seeking support and resources.

By combining the transformative experience of overnight camp with learning, mentorship, and foster youth empowerment, Camp Atlas helps young people strengthen their sense of belonging, grow as leaders, and develop the skills needed to thrive in school, their communities, and beyond.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Bunk Counselors are the primary supervisors and mentors for their campers—playing a significant role in meeting important community and identity outcomes for campers. Counselors live in cabins with campers or with other counselors and support individual campers’ growth as well as the group dynamics by participating in all-camp programming together, eating meals with campers, and creating bunk programming. Counselors will also play a support role in academic instruction as teaching assistants. Counselors will report to Head Counselors and work in collaboration with many other staff members.

> Qualifications

• Must be a hard worker – the team is a hardworking group and has a ton of fun together.
• Must be a strong, positive team player and enjoy working in kid-centered environment.

Interest in fostering social change through the empowerment of youth growing up in low-income communities.

Able to make sound, camper-centered decisions on your feet

Emotional intelligence and maturity a must

Love for personal growth and learning (you thrive in an environment where you are taught new skills, receive ongoing feedback, and stretch your own leadership)

Experience working with middle school-aged students preferred but not required

High School diploma required; currently enrolled in college preferred

Sophomore in college or higher strongly preferred

> Responsibilities

Be a role model for campers at all times, demonstrating Camp Atlas core values (see end of this document)

Provide camper mentorship and guidance as campers experience Camp Atlas socio-emotional and leadership development programming

Ensure (and be hyper-vigilant) of camper safety

• Support academic instruction time by serving as small group facilitators. Work in collaboration with Academic Instructors (Brain Feeders) in creating a positive, focused academic environment.

Build positive, community-focused bunk culture

Mediate camper differences

• Facilitate small group excursions and experiences by collaborating with the Program Team

In partnership with Head Counselors, problem-solve camper-related challenges to ensure a safe and joyful camp culture

> Compensation

The position is based on a stipend for the duration of camp and includes staff training. Benefits include food, lodging, and opportunity to spend three transformational weeks making a significant impact on children growing up in low-income communities. Our program is located about 9 miles south of Half Moon Bay, just off the coast of the Pacific Ocean and Highway 1. Additional compensation for staff with lifeguard certification and/or advanced guitar-playing experience. Stipend starts at $600

> To Apply

Please submit an application at: https://www.campatlas.org/hiring-now . Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Stipend starts at $600