Coastal Camp Counselor

Who We Are:

NatureBridge provides best-in-class environmental science education experiences for more than 30,000 students and their teachers every year in the world’s best classrooms: our National Parks. Our mission is to connect young people to the science and wonder of the natural world, igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of the planet. Through our programs, students explore the outdoors, connect with their peers, discover themselves and develop a lasting relationship with science and the environment around them.

What You Will Do:

Coastal Camp Staff lead groups of day campers in grades K-12 in hiking and exploring the Marin Headlands, a beautiful coastal park that’s part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Each week staff work with one group to implement lessons, games, stories and other activities centered around that week’s theme. The majority of campers are in the 1st-2nd age group or 3rd-4th age group. This role is ideal for people interested in gaining experience in elementary and/or outdoor education, environmental science and summer camps. The role is a full-time, seasonal position beginning June 9, 2025 and runs for 10 weeks until August 15, 2025. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and assist the implementation of lessons, games, hikes, group management, and food distribution.
• Facilitate educational, meaningful, and fun outdoor experiences to help campers form a personal relationship with the natural world.
• Manage campers’ physical and emotional safety in outdoor settings using sound judgment and applying appropriate risk management policies and decisions; administer and document first aid as needed.
• Maintain camper safety and comfort over uneven terrain in all kinds of weather.
• Proactively engage campers and manage safety in games and activities during early care (8am – 9:15am) and/or aftercare (3:30pm- 5:15pm).
• Work collaboratively with another staff member to lead a group of campers and give and receive feedback
• Lead at least one required curriculum activity each week.
• Participate in meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Provide occasional on-call and other program support roles as needed.

Compensation:

• $16.50/hour
• Paid Sick Leave
• Housing may be provided as a benefit of employment. See an example of our Golden Gate housing Here.

Who You Are:

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Ability to implement and model excellent risk management practices and maintain a physically, socially and emotionally safe environment for our participants
• Experience working with children ages 4-12, particularly in camps or formal or informal education settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in education, and creating positive community work culture. We especially encourage you to apply if you have lived experience as a member of (or extensive experience working with people from) any communities that are impacted by the historic and current system of oppression that has limited access to environmental education, or the outdoors in general.

• Available for flexible eight-hour shifts Monday-Friday during camp weeks
• Willingness to be coached and openness to feedback.
• Capable of working as part of a collaborative team.
• Possess current CPR (Adult, Child and Infant) and First Aid certification or ability to get certified before the camp season begins.

If you are interested in the role and do not meet every requirement listed, please still apply! We are interested in applicants with unique lived experience and skill sets.

*All NatureBridge Employees are required to complete a background check. 

Why should you join the NatureBridge team?

• We are a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and supports you in making a positive impact on young people and the environment
• You will get to work in a beautiful natural setting with other dedicated staff who are passionate about the environment
• We are invested in supporting our staff through professional development & mentorship.

NatureBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on any protected category, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression (including transgender expression or pregnancy), political affiliation, age, immigration status or disability. We encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require any accommodation.