Job Summary: Summer Camp Counselors will be responsible for a grade level group of twelve-plus girls during the duration of the day. They will supervise campers and ensure their safety, development, growth, skill, achievement, and general well-being. Camp Counselors at Pilot Summer Academy will maintain a schedule for camp participants. They will organize and lead various small and large group activities.

About Pilot Summer Academy: Pilot Summer Academy is a Summer Camp for young girls in grades rising 3rd-7th (having completed 2nd grade through 6th grade). Pilot Summer Academy provides students a holistic daily camp experience from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, around Science, Robotics, Pilot Television, Arts, Dance and Theater all hosted in the OLP state-of-the-art facilities. Each day, students will participate in a daily faith-based young women's specific devotional geared toward issues facing our young girls' today. Each day, student's will bring home their devotional and verse, and parents will receive an email about how they can expound upon the day's faith discussion. Additional activities include Camp Shirt, games, crafts, special guest speakers, field trips, Friday Fun Day, and more!   

Camp will begin on Monday, June 16, 2025 and run through Friday, July 18, 2025. Over the 5 weeks, there will be 3 coordinated bus field trips around San Diego providing Campers the opportunity to experience hands-on-learning and first-hand leadership.

Classification:

The position of Pilot Summer Academy Camp Counselor is a Temporary seasonal employee, non-exempt position that operates up to  40 hours/week within the summer camp season. This position is not benefit eligible.  Summer Camp Counselor rate of pay is  $20 and $22 per hour depending on qualifications/ experience. Camp Counselors reports to the Pilot Summer Academy Director, Abby Cota.

Mission and Philosophy:

Founded and rooted in the Gospel values of the Catholic church and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace empowers young women in an innovative learning environment that honors the individual while fostering community, and develops faith-filled leaders dedicated to the “love of God and the dear neighbor without distinction.”

OLP is the oldest remaining, single-gender, all girls’ Catholic school in San Diego. We welcome 750 young women to our campus forming a diverse educational community that strives to educate students to the needs of society. As a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school, OLP places a strong emphasis on 21st-century learning skills across the curriculum. The professional culture at OLP is committed to continuous improvement and lifelong learning.

Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school by the time camp begins in June.
• Must be available to work June 16th through July 18th. (Note that there will be no camp on the Federal Holidays of Thursday, June 19 and Friday, July 4).
• Training for camp will occur the week before camp, June 9, 2025 through June 13, 2025. Specific dates and times TBD… 
• Must enjoy working with kids.
• Desire to work in a camp environment. 
• Good role model, adaptable, and responsible.
• Positive attitude and ability to build and work collaboratively. 
• Ability to abide to the mission statement of the Academy of Our Lady of Peace, goals, objectives, personnel policies, rules and regulations 

Required Documentation:

• A current resume
• A Cover Letter

Essential Functions: 

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) 

• Supervise campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill, achievement, and general well-being. 
• Teach daily lessons in a designated area - Science, Robotics, Pilot Television, Art, or Dance. 
• Provide support and encouragement to campers. 
• Ensure that all safety standards are maintained at all times. 
• Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with Pilot Summer Academy, including the whereabouts of your campers at all times. 
• Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with Pilot Summer Academy. 
• Must maintain a schedule for camp participants.  

Camp Counselor Skills: 

• Enjoys being in the company of children. 
• Leadership 
• Alertness
• Communication Skills 
• Patience 
• Problem-Solving Skills 
• Caring Personality 
• Organization Skills