Outdoor Education Specialist - Summer Camp 2026

Salary :

$28 - 29 hourly

Company : Jccsf Careers

Job Type : Full Time

3200 California Street, Sf

Job Description - Outdoor Education Specialist - Summer Camp 2026

SALARY RANGE

$28.00 - $29.00 per hour

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Summer Camp at the JCCSF offers one to three-week sessions in both the traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K-8. Outdoor Ed Camps are in session June 1- August 21. Our classic day camps feature arts & crafts, STEAM projects, and sports. Specialty camps include visual arts, nature exploration, musical theater, science and more.

The Outdoor Education specialist will create, organize, and implement multiple 1–2-week sessions of camp for up to 11 weeks. Outdoor camps are offered for campers in grades 3-5. Campers will be introduced to the world all things nature through hands-on experience and exploration of experiments

The ideal candidate should have strong classroom management skills and must be able to implement a well-rounded STEAM and Outdoor curriculum for youth ages 6 - 11.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Organize and implement outdoor curriculum for grades 1-5

Lead and design outdoor curriculum supported by field trips to relevant locations

Prepare for and deliver 11 weeks of camp programming, including creating supply lists, curriculum development and teaching daily lessons

Implement an interactive, age-appropriate curriculum

Support general counselors (when applicable)

Support camper drop-off and pick-up processes

Provide excellent customer service to camp families by communicating with them about their camper’s experience

Set-up camp room and cleanup daily

Implement daily safety check of relevant equipment.

Practice personal leadership skills.

Model appropriate behavior for campers.

Set clear and consistent limits and resolve behavioral problems with assistance from supervisors.

Additional responsibilities as required.

REQUIREMENTS

At least 1 year as an educator

Knowledge and ability to explain and facilitate age-appropriate design and tool use skills for elementary school-aged campers.

Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.

Passions for outdoor projects, informal education and youth programs as well as a passion for natural science.

Knowledge of summer camps preferred.

Ability to work well both in a team environment and independently.

Must have enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to improvise a must.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Will be directly working with youth ages 8-11. The home base for any outdoor camp will be a camp room on-site at the JCC. The campers will then frequent other nature and outdoorsy spaces throughout San Francisco.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Position requires seated or standing use of a computer throughout the day.

STATUS

Non-benefited, non-exempt position

HOURS

Up to 10 hours per week of prep time (5/1/2026 – 5/31/2026)

37.5 hours per week from 6/2/2025 – 8/22/2025

SCHEDULE

Summer Direct Service Hours: June 1 ,2026-August 7,2026

8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday

FOR MORE INFORMATION

To learn more about working at the JCCSF, including staff culture, hiring practices and policies, and benefits, visit our Careers page: https://www.jccsf.org/about/careers/

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