Website Junipero Serra High School San Mateo, CA, California
Job Title: Assistant Sports and Rec Camp Coordinator Department: Summer Programs Job Type: Seasonal / Temporary (Summer 2026) Schedule: Monday–Friday Reports To: Assistant Principal: Student Life & Summer Camp Coordinator Compensation: $8,424.00 [Stipend Position]
About the Program:
Junípero Serra High School offers a vibrant and engaging Serra Sports & Rec Camp for boys and girls promoted to 1st grades-7th grade, designed to provide a safe, enriching, and fun environment during the summer months. Our program includes a mix of recreational, creative, and outdoor activities, fostering both personal growth and positive peer relationships. We work closely with student counselors, parents/guardians and other school-run summer programs to deliver a cohesive and supportive experience for every child.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Sports & Rec Camp Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the implementation of the daily camp activities, supervising campers, and ensuring the well-being and safety of all participants. This position involves working directly with campers, junior counselors, and parents/guardians, as well as collaborating with other summer programs on campus. The ideal candidate is collaborative, energetic, and passionate about working with elementary-aged children in a school-based setting.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the organization and operation of the Serra Sports and Rec Camp
• which emphasizes recreational activities, arts and crafts, sports, development
• of fine and gross motor skills, games and special events
• Supervise counselors and campers throughout the summer
• Coordinate the hire of staff with the Summer Sports & Rec Camp Coordinator
• Support and mentor student counselors, providing guidance and modeling
• appropriate leadership
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents/guardians regarding
• Camper progress and concerns
• Collaborate with other summer program staff to ensure smooth transitions
• and shared use of facilities
• Collaborate with Flik dining to support distribution of lunches as needed for
• campers
• Supporting camper safety and well-being, responding to behavioral or health
• needs as appropriate
• Help create a positive, inclusive and respectful environment for all participants
• Maintain accurate attendance and incident records
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions and camp events
Qualifications:
• Prior experience working with children in educational or recreational settings
• preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with both children
• and adults
• Collaborative mindset and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders
• CPR/First Aid certification (complete before starting date)
• Successful completion of background check required for those over 18 years
• prior to starting date
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience mentoring peers or student leaders
• Currently pursuing or holding a degree in education, child development,
• recreation, or a related field
• Bilingual or multilingual candidates encouraged to apply
To Apply:
• Please submit the following to hr@serrahs.com:
o Cover letter
o Resume
o Two letters of reference
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