Summer Camp Director/Coordinator

Summer Camp Director / Youth Activities Counselor (Temporary – 2 Months)

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles – Guadalupe Community Center, Canoga Park

Position Title: Summer Camp Director / Youth Counselor
Employment Type: Temporary (2-Month Assignment)
Pay Range: $19.00 – $23.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Program Dates: Summer 2026
Youth Ages Served: 6–10 years old

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles – Guadalupe Community Center is seeking energetic, compassionate, and dependable individuals to join our Summer Camp team as a Summer Camp Director / Youth Activities Counselor. These temporary positions is ideal for candidates who enjoy working with children ages 6–10, creating engaging activities, and helping provide a safe, positive, and enriching environment during the summer months.

The Summer Camp Director / Youth Counselor will assist in planning, organizing, supervising, and implementing daily recreational, educational, cultural, and enrichment activities for elementary school-aged youth participating in the summer camp program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage children ages 6–10 participating in summer camp activities
• Assist with planning and leading recreational, educational, arts and crafts, sports, STEM, games, and enrichment activities
• Help maintain a safe, structured, positive, and inclusive environment for all participants
• Support daily program operations, including attendance, meals, activity setup, transitions, and cleanup
• Encourage positive youth development, teamwork, leadership, and respectful behavior
• Build positive relationships with youth, families, staff, volunteers, and community members
• Monitor participant safety during indoor and outdoor activities and field trips
• Assist with behavior management and conflict resolution when necessary
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and fellow staff members
• Uphold the mission and values of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related experience working with children ages 6–12 preferred
• Experience working in youth programs, camps, schools, recreation, or community-based programs is highly desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, organized, patient, and professional
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Must be able to pass all required background clearances

Physical Requirements

• Ability to actively participate in indoor and outdoor youth activities
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift program materials as needed
• Ability to supervise children in recreational and educational settings

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply online for the “Youth Activities Coordinator” position at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=b4842dc2-cd32-4f0f-88d3-b259fbc96f09&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang&jobId=632262