Reaching Multi-cultural awareness through shared experience!
Are you looking for an amazing job opportunity? If so we invite you to become a staff member at Hidden Villa Summer Camp. Hidden Villa is located on the East side of the Santa Cruz Mountains, 45 min south of San Francisco. Hidden Villa offers campers the opportunity to explore our farm and wilderness preserve while learning about social and environmental justice, and develop a better understanding of multiculturalism.
Counselor Positions | Leadership Team Positions | Kitchen Positions| How to Apply
Hidden Villa is committed to diversity in the workplace. People of color are encouraged to apply.
Why work for Hidden Villa?
A rewarding experience. Working as Hidden Villa’s summer staff you will help create shared experience for youth from different racial and economic backgrounds, which will build a new foundation of friendship and understanding. You will teach campers about the farm, natural world and give them the skill to bring about change in their communities. This is not just another summer job, it is a job that impacts the world.
Build your resume. Many don’t realize that working at a summer camp can help prepare you for your career. You will build experience that will help begin your career as a Teacher, Social worker, Naturalist, Psychologist, Nurse, or Doctor… as well as develop skills that future employers will see as quality, such as:
- Problem Solving: Whether it’s conflict resolution with campers or logistics of planning the evening activity, you will learn to think creatively and empathize with different view points.
- Organizational Skills: Caring for a group of campers, teaching activities, farm chores the list goes on. All will help you work on time management, group management, logistical planning and interpersonal response.
- Public Speaking: Develop your confidence in teaching and presentation with a forgiving audience who will look up to you no matter what.
- Responsibility: Caring for a group of children shows that you are trustworthy, hard working and motivated.
- Collaborative Process: Learning to work collaboratively is more than teamwork; it is being an active part of a decision made for the betterment of the community. Learning to evaluate the whole group’s needs and working together to achieve a selfless product.
- Curriculum Development: You will teach your own activities daily which will help you to refine your planning and presentation skills.
- Supervisory Skills: Whether you are a counselor or Leadership Team member, you will have the experience of positively motivating individuals to work together to achieve a common goal.
Can I complete an internship?
Hidden Villa is a great place to work on an internship in many different fields of study. Talk to your academic advisor about specific requirements at your school and then contact us for more information.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Hidden Villa Summer Job Descriptions
Hidden Villa is committed to diversity in the workplace. People of color are encouraged to apply.
Visit our website for an application at: www.hiddenvilla.org.
Day Camp Counselors: (9 positions, $275/week + DOE) Day Camp counselors work with approximately seven campers ages 6 to 9, Monday through Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and Thursday 8:00 am through Friday 5:00 pm (staff sleep on site for a camper’s overnight). Counselors lead their group through activities on the farm and trails of Hidden Villa. They are responsible for cultivating the genuine curiosity, self-esteem, and well being of the campers. Needs to be at least 18 years old. Must participate in pre summer online training. Must be available June 11-Aug. 21. (Day Camp counselors have the option to camponsite during the summer) View Full Job Announcement Word | PDF
Day Camp Counselor Lifeguard: (1 position, $300/week + DOE) Day Camp counselor lifeguard works with approximately seven campers ages 6 to 9, Monday through Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and Thursday 8:00 am through Friday 5:00 pm (staff sleep on site for a camper’s overnight). Counselor leads their group through activities on the farm and trails of Hidden Villa. They are responsible for cultivating the genuine curiosity, self-esteem, and well being of the campers. Counselor is also responsible for life guarding while at the pool. Needs to be at least 18 years old. Must participate in pre summer online training. Must be available June 11-Aug. 21.
(Day Camp counselors have the option to camponsite during the summer) View Full Job Announcement Word | PDF
Residential Counselors: (20 positions, $275/week + DOE + room & board) Work and live with campers and staff. Responsible for recognizing and meeting the needs of individual campers, and working to develop a sense of community within the group and the camp. Staff lead an activity daily incorporating Hidden Villa values and resources, participate in all camp activities and nighttime supervision of campers. Must show enthusiasm for having responsible fun. Needs to be at least 18 years old. Must participate in pre summer online training. Must be available June 11-Aug. 21.View Full Job Announcement Word | PDF
Residential Counselor Lifeguard: (1 position, $300/ week + DOE + room & board) Work and live with campers and staff. Responsible for recognizing and meeting the needs of individual campers, and working to develop a sense of community within the group and the camp. Staff lead an activity daily incorporating Hidden Villa values and resources, participate in all camp activities and nighttime supervision of campers. Must show enthusiasm for having responsible fun. Counselor is responsible for life guarding while at the pool. Needs to be at least 18 years old. Must participate in pre summer online training. Must be available June 11-Aug. 21. View Ful Job Announcement Word | PDF
Youth Leadership Trip Leader/Counselor: (1 position, $300/week + DOE + room & board) Work as a counselor in the Youth Leadership Programs. Guide a group of 12 campers on a 10 day backpacking trip from Hidden Villa Ranch to Wadell Beach in Santa Cruz twice during the summer. Work as a counselor in the ACT program teaching teens to work with children as well as leadership & life skills. Must have experience as a trip leader, working with teens and be proficient in use of all backpacking equipment including stoves, maps, compass, etc. Knowledge of natural history, experience as environmental educator, and low-impact philosophy are essential. Wilderness First Responder is required. Lifeguard Certification is a plus. Needs to be at least 21 years old. Must participate in pre summer online training. Must be available June 4-Aug. 21. View Full Job Announcement Word | PDF
Program Heads: (4 positions, $325/week + DOE + room & board) Excellent communications skills, ability to relate to and supervise others. At least three (3) years working in camping or equivalent experience, with at least one year as a supervisor. Responsible with co-program head for managing one of four programs (Day Camp, Tipi Camp,Resident Camp ,Farm and Wilderness) which includes supervising staff, counselor interns and campers in the program. Also responsible for serving as a member of all camp management staff. Must have a strong interest in developing camp programs. Needs to be at least 21 years old. Must participate in pre summer online training. Must be available June 4-Aug. 21. View Full Job Announcement Word | PDF
Lifeguard: (1 position, $300/week + DOE + room & board) Current Lifeguard Certification, CPR & First Aid required; WSI preferred. Oversee all aspects of the pool – free swim, swim lessons, pool orientations. Supervising pool watchers & counselor lifeguards. Inventory and maintain equipment. Needs to be at least 21 years old. Must participate in pre summer online training. Must be available June 4-Aug. 21. View Full Job Announcement Word | PDF
Kitchen Assistants: (4 positions, $300/week + DOE + room & board) Support food service manager and cooks in serving three healthy and fresh meals to residential campers and staff. Experience with food preparation and kitchen maintenance. Desire to work in a camp kitchen. Ability to learn to do tasks as assigned. Ability to lift weight of 50lbs. Ability to relate well with others and work around children. Must be available June 11-Aug. 21. View Full Job Announcement Word | PDF
Cooks: (2 positions, $12/hr +DOE + housing negotiable) Current Safe Serve certification preferred.
Work with Food Service Manager to estimate needs, and to order, receive and store food and supplies. Assist in training kitchen staff. Function as a general all-around cook for all meals and special events. Ability to plan and prepare foods for special needs groups and those with dietary restrictions (Vegan, Food Allergies, etc). Maintain kitchen with a high standard of cleanliness, sanitation and safety. Experience as a cook and/or assistant cook, preferably at a camp. Ability to relate well with others in a camp setting. Must be available June 4- Aug. 21. View Full Job Announcement Word | PDF
Food Service Manager: (1 position, $13/hr +DOE + housing negotiable.) Current Safe Serve certification preferred. Oversee all of Camp’s Food Service, supervise and train a six person kitchen staff. Meet needs for all camp programs. Maintain kitchen with a high standard of cleanliness, sanitation and safety. Responsibilities include: Menu planning, ordering, cooking, inventory, scheduling and payroll. Ability to plan and prepare foods for special needs groups and those with dietary restrictions (Vegan, Food Allergies, etc) Excellent communication skills, ability to relate to and supervise others. Experience in a camp or institutional food-service setting. Must be available June 4-Aug. 21. View Full Job Announcement Word | PDF
HOW TO APPLY
New Staff Application Word | PDF
Returning Staff Application Word | PDF
Kitchen Staff Application Word | PDF
Please direct inquiries and applications to:
Hidden Villa Summer Camp • 26870 Moody Road •Los Altos Hills, CA, 94022
phone:(650) 949-8641 • fax:(650) 948-1916 • e-mail:camp@hiddenvilla.org
Also, visit our Internships page for more information on year-long internships in a variety of Hidden Villa programs!
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