Summer Staff
Summer at Santa Catalina’s empowering experiential learning sets us apart from other summer programs. We offer a residential and day camp experience focused on mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. Our summer staff are vital to creating our camp community each summer!
We offer a wide variety of high-caliber classes taught by seasoned teachers and counselors. From marine biology and STEM to visual and performing arts to sports, baking, photography, and more, our campers value the skills they learn and the relationships they develop in their summer classes.
Summer camp is a fun and transformative experience. Depending on your role, you may live in dorms with campers and supervise and care for them throughout their stay, and are active in camp activities, classes, and field trips. As a space that empowers girls, our staff are growth-oriented leaders and model the values of honesty, kindness, respect, and inclusivity. Each summer, our staff grow in their ability to actively listen and relate to others, problem solve, think critically, risk manage, time manage, and lead and speak in front of large groups.
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Summer at Santa Catalina empowers girls through play, movement, and experience! Our program focuses on emotional growth by helping girls gain tools to navigate their inner worlds. Our wide variety of camp classes and camp programs challenge our campers to grow cognitively. As part of an all-girls Catholic school, we are also dedicated to encouraging girls to develop their own sense of spirituality through community connection, weekly Chapel Sing and Mass, and a focus on connecting to that which is greater than ourselves. Summer at Santa Catalina is an empowering space for girls to learn and grow. Our staff is composed of compassionate, inclusive leaders who want to help our campers find what being a girl means to each of them.
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Open Positions
School Description
Santa Catalina School is a vibrant, independent, Catholic school offering student-centered co-education to PreK through grade 8 and an all-girls’ boarding and day college preparatory upper school serving grades 9 through 12. Santa Catalina exists to develop in each student a striving for excellence, a maturing awareness of moral and spiritual values, a sense of responsible purpose, and a determination to serve the world with courage, grace, and compassion. With the cornerstones of excellence, spirituality, service, and responsibility, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning community for each student to grow in their intellectual, personal, and spiritual life, making Santa Catalina a transformational educational experience for its students.
Position Summary
Santa Catalina School, a nationally recognized PreK-12 independent, Catholic school in Monterey, California, seeks seasonal summer camp counselors for Summer at Santa Catalina. Summer at Santa Catalina serves 300-plus girls through day and resident summer camp programming from June to August. This position requires a positive role model who can build relationships with campers and their families, lead various games, and oversee free play and activities. Camp counselors report to the Director of Summer at Santa Catalina, caring for and supervising girls in grades 2-10, and live in dormitory housing on campus providing resident supervision for campers.
Santa Catalina School believes that each employee contributes significantly to its success. The assigned responsibilities should not limit that contribution. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. We expect each employee to offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
Description
Counselors work on a team to care for and supervise campers throughout the camp day and in the dorms. Counselors lead various activities including teaching and assisting camp classes, facilitating community activities for camper groups, facilitating and assisting camp programs, supervising camp field trips, and other duties as needed that support the positive and inclusive girl community. This position has resident duties, including supervising and caring for camper needs in the dorms. Counselors guide campers through homesickness, friendship conflicts, and community building, helping girls grow their emotional intelligence skills, leadership and communication skills, and more. All members of the counselor team are expected to be positive role models for campers and be active, contributing members of the overall camp counselor team. This position lives in dormitory housing on campus and is provided meals during camp operations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Supervise and care for campers during the camp day and in the dorms, including residential duties
- Lead camper groups through all parts of the camp day
- Lead dorm meetings
- Teach and assist in camp classes as assigned
- Accompany and supervise campers during field trips
- Facilitate camp programs for large and small groups
- Facilitate and participate in community building activities, theme days, camp songs, games, and more
- Support meal times with camper supervision as needed
- Provide social-emotional learning support to campers, such as conflict resolution, homesickness support, and more
- Manage camper behavior individually and in groups positively and consistently
- Facilitate relationship-building between campers and groups
- Manage risk throughout camp activities on and off campus
- Assist in administrative needs to support program activities, such as maintaining daily attendance and accountability records
- Learn, follow, and explain camp rules, regulations, policies, and daily practices regarding the Summer at Santa Catalina program operation
- Help maintain and organize program supplies and spaces
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be available for the entirety of staff training (June 14-20), and a minimum of 2 weeks June 22–August 1
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- At least 1 year of youth experience and leading experiential activities preferred
- Strong passion for working with youth and enthusiastic about empowering young women
- A commitment to the mission and identity of Santa Catalina School
- A desire to participate fully in the Summer at Santa Catalina community
- Successful completion of a LiveScan criminal background check as required by law
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
Competencies
- Demonstrate knowledge of youth development and behavior management practices
- Display strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
- Understand and relate to children while being a role model
- Cultural competence and enthusiasm for working with youth in a diverse and dynamic community
- Work independently and as a member of a team
- Commitment to professional growth and education
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not supervise other employees
Working Conditions and Compensation
- Ability to work actively with campers of varying ages, abilities, and backgrounds
- Ability to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, standing, bending over, crouching, sitting, reaching, driving (a cart) for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in a school environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and people
- Salary Range: $660–$675/week plus housing and meals
Equal Employment Opportunity
Santa Catalina School is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment at Santa Catalina School is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and reproductive health decision-making), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, citizenship, military or veteran status, off-duty and off-premises use of cannabis, age, victims of a qualifying act of violence or other categories defined by state law, federal law or local ordinance.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit an application here.
Electronic submission of candidate papers in .pdf format is preferred.
Santa Catalina provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities. Applicants who need accommodations to participate in the application process should contact [email protected].
School Description
Santa Catalina School is a vibrant, independent, Catholic school offering student-centered co-education to PreK through grade 8 and an all-girls’ boarding and day college preparatory upper school serving grades 9 through 12. Santa Catalina exists to develop in each student a striving for excellence, a maturing awareness of moral and spiritual values, a sense of responsible purpose, and a determination to serve the world with courage, grace, and compassion. With the cornerstones of excellence, spirituality, service, and responsibility, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning community for each student to grow in their intellectual, personal, and spiritual life, making Santa Catalina a transformational educational experience for its students.
Position Summary
Santa Catalina School, a nationally recognized PreK-12 independent, Catholic school in Monterey, California, seeks seasonal summer camp counselors for Summer at Santa Catalina. Summer at Santa Catalina serves 300-plus girls through day and resident summer camp programming from June to August. This position requires a positive role model who can build relationships with campers and their families, lead various games, and oversee free play and activities.
Program counselors report to the Director of Summer at Santa Catalina, caring for and supervising girls in grades 2-10 and providing program support for Summer at Santa Catalina.
Santa Catalina School believes that each employee contributes significantly to its success. The assigned responsibilities should not limit that contribution. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. We expect each employee to offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
Description
Program counselors work on the program team to support the logistics, operations, and facilitation of all camper activities. This position directly supports camp programming needs, and together the program team works to provide engaging, fun, supportive, and unique programming that supports the positive and inclusive girl community. Program counselors assist with general camp administrative needs, including office duty, daily camper sign-in/sign-out, camper group coverage, and running meals. Program counselors lead, teach, and assist various classes, games, and activities for camper groups and provide residential duty support as needed. All members of the counselor team are expected to be positive role models for campers and be active, contributing members of the overall camp counselor team.
Essential Responsibilities
- Supervise and care for campers during the camp day
- Assist counselors with residential duties, including supervising meals, rest, and evening dorm time
- Teach and assist in camp classes as assigned
- Accompany and supervise campers during field trips
- Set up, organize, and clean up camp programs and program supplies
- Assist in facilitating camp programs for large and small groups
- Facilitate and participate in community building activities, theme days, camp songs, games, and more
- Assist staff to provide social-emotional learning support to campers, such as conflict resolution, homesickness support, and more
- Manage camper behavior individually and in groups positively and consistently
- Facilitate relationship-building between campers and groups
- Manage risk throughout camp activities on and off campus
- Assist in administrative needs to support program activities such as maintaining daily attendance and accountability records
- Learn, follow, and explain camp rules, regulations, policies, and daily practices regarding the Summer at Santa Catalina program operation
- Help maintain and organize program supplies and spaces
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be available for the entirety of staff training (June 14-20), and a minimum of 2 weeks June 22–August 1
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- At least 1 year of youth experience and leading experiential activities preferred
- Strong passion for working with youth and enthusiastic about empowering young women
- A commitment to the mission and identity of Santa Catalina School
- A desire to participate fully in the Summer at Santa Catalina community
- Successful completion of a LiveScan criminal background check as required by law
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
Competencies
- Demonstrate knowledge of youth development and behavior management practices
- Display strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
- Understand and relate to children while being a role model
- Cultural competence and enthusiasm for working with youth in a diverse and dynamic community
- Work independently and as a member of a team
- Commitment to professional growth and education
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not supervise other employees
Working Conditions and Compensation
- Ability to work actively with campers of varying ages, abilities, and backgrounds
- Ability to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, standing, bending over, crouching, sitting, reaching, driving (a cart) for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in a school environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and people
- Salary Range: $565–$580/week plus meals
Equal Employment Opportunity
Santa Catalina School is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment at Santa Catalina School is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and reproductive health decision-making), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, citizenship, military or veteran status, off-duty and off-premises use of cannabis, age, victims of a qualifying act of violence or other categories defined by state law, federal law or local ordinance.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit an application here.
Electronic submission of candidate papers in .pdf format is preferred.
Santa Catalina provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities. Applicants who need accommodations to participate in the application process should contact [email protected].
School Description
Santa Catalina School is a vibrant, independent, Catholic school offering student-centered co-education to PreK through grade 8 and an all-girls’ boarding and day college preparatory upper school serving grades 9 through 12. Santa Catalina exists to develop in each student a striving for excellence, a maturing awareness of moral and spiritual values, a sense of responsible purpose, and a determination to serve the world with courage, grace, and compassion. With the cornerstones of excellence, spirituality, service, and responsibility, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning community for each student to grow in their intellectual, personal, and spiritual life, making Santa Catalina a transformational educational experience for its students.
Position Summary
Santa Catalina School, a nationally recognized PreK-12 independent, Catholic school in Monterey, California, seeks teachers for Summer at Santa Catalina. Summer at Santa Catalina serves 300-plus girls through day and resident summer camp programming from June to August. This position requires a positive role model who can build relationships with campers and their families, lead various games, and oversee free play and activities.
Summer Teachers report to the Director of Summer at Santa Catalina, teaching camp classes as assigned for girls in grades 2-10, providing an enriching summer camp experience for all campers.
Santa Catalina School believes that each employee contributes significantly to its success. The assigned responsibilities should not limit that contribution. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. We expect each employee to offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
Description
Summer teachers plan, organize, and teach designated classes to girls in grades 2-10. Primary responsibilities include curriculum development and implementation, facilitating camper experiences, building relationships and mentoring campers, serving as a positive role model, and classroom and behavior management. This role assists in mentoring campers to grow their mental and emotional intelligence through experiential education. Teachers work with camp administrators to organize and order class supplies and coordinate class schedules, needs, and field trips. This position is expected to be a supportive and contributing member of our summer camp team. Hiring for art, baking, ceramics, dance, photography, marine biology, singing, sports, swimming, and more!
Essential Responsibilities
- Must be available for staff training day (June 18 or 19), and a minimum of 2 weeks June 22–August 1
- Teach assigned camp classes
- Record and report daily class attendance to camp office
- Develop curriculum for designated camp classes
- Prepare class materials
- Request and organize class supplies within designated class budget
- Supervise campers during class and provide behavior management
- Provide social-emotional learning support to campers, such as conflict resolution, homesickness support, and more
- Manage camper behavior individually and in groups positively and consistently
- Facilitate relationship-building between campers
- Manage risk throughout camp activities on and off campus
- Learn, follow, and explain camp rules, regulations, policies, and daily practices regarding the Summer at Santa Catalina program operation
- Help maintain and organize class supplies and spaces
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
- 1-3 years experience teaching in related field
- Experience working with youth
- Experiential education experience preferred
- Experience or interest in learning culturally responsive practices
- Behavior management experience
- Strong passion for working with youth and enthusiastic about empowering young women
- A commitment to the mission and identity of Santa Catalina School
- A desire to participate fully in the Summer at Santa Catalina community
- Successful completion of a LiveScan criminal background check as required by law
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
Competencies
- Demonstrate knowledge of youth development and behavior management practices
- Demonstrate knowledge of experiential learning pedagogy
- Display strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
- Understand and relate to children while being a role model
- Cultural competence and enthusiasm for working with youth in a diverse and dynamic community
- Work independently and as a member of a team
- Commitment to professional growth and education
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not supervise other employees
Working Conditions and Compensation
- Ability to work actively with campers of varying ages, abilities, and backgrounds
- Ability to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, standing, bending over, crouching, sitting, reaching, driving (a cart) for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in a school environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and people
- Salary Range: $25–$35/class period
Equal Employment Opportunity
Santa Catalina School is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment at Santa Catalina School is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and reproductive health decision-making), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, citizenship, military or veteran status, off-duty and off-premises use of cannabis, age, victims of a qualifying act of violence or other categories defined by state law, federal law or local ordinance.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit an application here.
Electronic submission of candidate papers in .pdf format is preferred.
Santa Catalina provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities. Applicants who need accommodations to participate in the application process should contact [email protected].
School Description
Santa Catalina School is a vibrant, independent, Catholic school offering student-centered co-education to PreK through grade 8 and an all-girls’ boarding and day college preparatory upper school serving grades 9 through 12. Santa Catalina exists to develop in each student a striving for excellence, a maturing awareness of moral and spiritual values, a sense of responsible purpose, and a determination to serve the world with courage, grace, and compassion. With the cornerstones of excellence, spirituality, service, and responsibility, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning community for each student to grow in their intellectual, personal, and spiritual life, making Santa Catalina a transformational educational experience for its students.
Position Summary
Santa Catalina School, a nationally recognized PreK-12 independent, Catholic school in Monterey, California, seeks seasonal summer camp counselors for Summer at Santa Catalina. Summer at Santa Catalina serves 300-plus girls through day and resident summer camp programming from June to August. This position requires a positive role model who can build relationships with campers and their families, lead various games, and oversee free play and activities.
The Camp Coordinator reports to the Director of Summer at Santa Catalina, providing program planning and implementation for camp.
Santa Catalina School believes that each employee contributes significantly to its success. The assigned responsibilities should not limit that contribution. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. We expect each employee to offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
Description
The Camp Coordinator is part of the summer administrative team and supports all camp operations and camper activities and programs. This position designs and facilitates unique programming for our campers that supports a positive and inclusive girl community. This position begins in early June to finalize supply purchases and organization, assist with staff training, and complete general camp preparation. During camp, this position assists with general camp administrative needs including office duty, parent phone calls, daily camper sign in/sign out, meals, nightly duty, field trips, and other duties as needed. The Camp Coordinator works with summer staff in camp programming. This position lives in dorm housing provided by the school.
Essential Responsibilities
- Support all camp operations by helping facilitate and supervise all camp activities
- Coordinate and organize all camper mail, both incoming and outgoing
- Help maintain and organize program supplies and spaces
- Support the camp administrative team with daily office tasks, parent phone calls, program prep, daily sign in/sign out, and more
- Facilitate and supervise camp meals as assigned
- Support camper supervision and dorm duties as needed
- Support camp classes as needed
- Accompany and supervise campers during camp field trips
- Oversee and support program counselors with setup, organization, and cleanup of camp classes, activities, programs, and program supplies
- Facilitate and participate in community building activities, theme days, camp songs, games, and more
- Assist staff to provide social-emotional learning support to campers, such as conflict resolution, homesickness support, and more
- Manage camper behavior individually and in groups positively and consistently
- Facilitate relationship-building between campers and groups
- Manage risk throughout camp activities on and off campus
- Learn, follow, and explain camp rules, regulations, policies, and daily practices regarding the Summer at Santa Catalina program operation
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be available June 3–July 29
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- At least 1 year of youth experience and leading experiential activities preferred
- Strong passion for working with youth and enthusiastic about empowering young women
- A commitment to the mission and identity of Santa Catalina School
- A desire to participate fully in the Summer at Santa Catalina community
- Successful completion of a LiveScan criminal background check as required by law
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
Competencies
- Demonstrate knowledge of youth development and behavior management practices
- Display strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
- Understand and relate to children while being a role model
- Cultural competence and enthusiasm for working with youth in a diverse and dynamic community
- Work independently and as a member of a team
- Commitment to professional growth and education
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not supervise other employees
Working Conditions and Compensation
- Ability to work actively with campers of varying ages, abilities, and backgrounds
- Ability to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, standing, bending over, crouching, sitting, reaching, driving (a cart) for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in a school environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and people
- Salary Range: $800–$850/week plus housing and meals
Equal Employment Opportunity
Santa Catalina School is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment at Santa Catalina School is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and reproductive health decision-making), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, citizenship, military or veteran status, off-duty and off-premises use of cannabis, age, victims of a qualifying act of violence or other categories defined by state law, federal law or local ordinance.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit an application here.
Electronic submission of candidate papers in .pdf format is preferred.
Santa Catalina provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities. Applicants who need accommodations to participate in the application process should contact [email protected].
School Description
Santa Catalina School is a vibrant, independent, Catholic school offering student-centered co-education to PreK through grade 8 and an all-girls’ boarding and day college preparatory upper school serving grades 9 through 12. Santa Catalina exists to develop in each student a striving for excellence, a maturing awareness of moral and spiritual values, a sense of responsible purpose, and a determination to serve the world with courage, grace, and compassion. With the cornerstones of excellence, spirituality, service, and responsibility, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning community for each student to grow in their intellectual, personal, and spiritual life, making Santa Catalina a transformational educational experience for its students.
Position Summary
Santa Catalina School, a nationally recognized PreK-12 independent, Catholic school in Monterey, California, seeks seasonal summer camp counselors for Summer at Santa Catalina. Summer at Santa Catalina serves 300-plus girls through day and resident summer camp programming from June to August. This position requires a positive role model who can build relationships with campers and their families, lead various games, and oversee free play and activities.
Lifeguards report to the Director of Auxiliary Programs, lifeguarding for camp free-swim activities and aquatic classes as needed.
Santa Catalina School believes that each employee contributes significantly to its success. The assigned responsibilities should not limit that contribution. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. We expect each employee to offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
Description
This position lifeguards at our on-campus pool for our summer camp program. Campers swim daily in aquatics classes. During camp, the person in this position helps cover and uncover the pool, lifeguards, and assists with other duties as needed.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lifeguard for camp free-swim activities and aquatics classes
- Help manage risk during aquatics classes and free-swim activities
- Help organize and put out aquatic activity supplies, including pool obstacle course
- Help cover and uncover the pool as needed
- Assist with pool deck and camp program logistics
- Manage camper behavior individually and in groups positively and consistently
- Assist in administrative needs to support program activities, such as maintaining daily attendance and accountability records
- Learn, follow, and explain camp rules, regulations, policies, and daily practices regarding the Summer at Santa Catalina program operation
- Help maintain and organize program supplies and spaces
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Competencies
- Must have a current lifeguard certification
- 1 year lifeguarding experience preferred
- Display strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
- Understand and relate to children while being a role model
- Cultural competence and enthusiasm for working with youth in a diverse and dynamic community
- Work independently and as a member of a team
- Commitment to professional growth and education
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not supervise other employees
Working Conditions and Compensation
- Ability to work actively with campers of varying ages, abilities, and backgrounds
- Ability to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, standing, bending over, crouching, sitting, reaching, driving (a cart) for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in a school environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and people
- Salary Range: $17–$20/hour
Equal Employment Opportunity
Santa Catalina School is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment at Santa Catalina School is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and reproductive health decision-making), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, citizenship, military or veteran status, off-duty and off-premises use of cannabis, age, victims of a qualifying act of violence or other categories defined by state law, federal law or local ordinance.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit an application here.
Electronic submission of candidate papers in .pdf format is preferred.
Santa Catalina provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities. Applicants who need accommodations to participate in the application process should contact [email protected].
School Description
Santa Catalina School is a vibrant, independent, Catholic school offering student-centered co-education to PreK through grade 8 and an all-girls’ boarding and day college preparatory upper school serving grades 9 through 12. Santa Catalina exists to develop in each student a striving for excellence, a maturing awareness of moral and spiritual values, a sense of responsible purpose, and a determination to serve the world with courage, grace, and compassion. With the cornerstones of excellence, spirituality, service, and responsibility, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning community for each student to grow in their intellectual, personal, and spiritual life, making Santa Catalina a transformational educational experience for its students.
Position Summary
Santa Catalina School, a nationally recognized PreK-12 independent, Catholic school in Monterey, California, seeks seasonal summer camp counselors for Summer at Santa Catalina. Summer at Santa Catalina serves 300-plus girls through day and resident summer camp programming from June to August. This position requires a positive role model who can build relationships with campers and their families.
The Camp Photographer and Videographer reports to the Director of Summer at Santa Catalina, and works with camp staff and administration to photograph and video the camper experience.
Santa Catalina School believes that each employee contributes significantly to its success. The assigned responsibilities should not limit that contribution. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. We expect each employee to offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
Description
This position directly supports the customer service and marketing of Summer at Santa Catalina by providing regular camp photo updates, blogging/vlogging on social media, compiling camp photos to be used for future marketing materials, and assisting with other camp duties as needed.
Essential Responsibilities
- Photograph and video the camper experience, including classes, field trips, evening programs, and other activities as scheduled
- Edit and organize photos and videos as needed
- Upload approved photos to camp photo site
- Create social media posts highlighting camp experience during the summer season
- Compile end of session photo slideshows
- Compile and organize photos and videos for future marketing use
- Manage camper behavior individually and in groups positively and consistently
- Assist in administrative needs to support program activities as needed
- Learn, follow, and explain camp rules, regulations, policies, and daily practices regarding the Summer at Santa Catalina program operation
- Help maintain and organize program supplies and spaces
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Competencies
- 1 year experience in marketing photography and social media marketing
- Display strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
- Understand and relate to children while being a role model
- Cultural competence and enthusiasm for working with youth in a diverse and dynamic community
- Work independently and as a member of a team
- Commitment to professional growth and education
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not supervise other employees
Working Conditions and Compensation
- Ability to work actively with campers of varying ages, abilities, and backgrounds
- Ability to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, standing, bending over, crouching, sitting, reaching, driving (a cart) for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in a school environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and people
- Salary Range: $17–$18/hour
Equal Employment Opportunity
Santa Catalina School is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment at Santa Catalina School is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and reproductive health decision-making), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, citizenship, military or veteran status, off-duty and off-premises use of cannabis, age, victims of a qualifying act of violence or other categories defined by state law, federal law or local ordinance.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit an application here.
Electronic submission of candidate papers in .pdf format is preferred.
Santa Catalina provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities. Applicants who need accommodations to participate in the application process should contact [email protected].