What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor - Camp Chance at Walker Creek Ranch position at City of San Rafael, CA?
Counselor - Camp Chance at Walker Creek Ranch
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APPLICATION DEADLINE : Open until filled but the number of positions is limited. Those interested are urged to apply by Friday, April 25, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. or sooner.
CAMP CHANCE: (June 23 - June 27, 2025)
Camp Chance is a joint effort of the San Rafael Police Department, Marin County Sheriff's Department and Marin County Office of Education designed to provide a positive outdoor experience for at-risk and low-income youth of San Rafael and unincorporated Marin County. Children are between the ages of 11 - 13. The program seeks to create and foster rapport between children and peace officers in a personal and relaxed setting as well as teach, mentor, and role model healthy minds, healthy emotions, and healthy bodies. Walker Creek naturalists and Camp Chance counselors (18 and over) will also provide assistance with Camp Chance.
COMPENSATION:
- Salary is $23.22 - $25.60 per hour (depending on experience/qualifications).
- Room and board will be provided, and counselors will have many opportunities to expand their leadership skills.
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT :
- Training day is June 14,2025
- Camp Chance is from June 23- June 27, 2025.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide supervision for 8 - 12 campers, ages 11 - 13, at a residential camp that brings first-responders (police, fire search and rescue) together with children. Assist naturalists during lessons, recreational activities, waterfront activities, evening programs and a beach field trip. Provide guidance and leadership to ensure safety and overall well-being of campers. Provide direction to counselors-in-training (CIT's) who function as support staff for the program. Assist with meal supervision, set-ups, and clean-ups.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age by May 1, 2025 and have graduated from high school by June 15, 2025.
- Experience working with children and enjoy being outside.
- Recreational leadership skills such as canoeing and fishing; music, and theatrical and/or artistic abilities are also desirable.
- Conversational Spanish skills are desirable.
THE LOCATION:
Walker Creek Ranch is located amongst the rolling hills of beautiful Marin County in a partially wooded valley created by a meandering creek. The site is approximately 50 miles north of San Francisco and 18 miles west of historical downtown Petaluma. Our "outdoor classroom" includes bay woodlands, grasslands, coastal scrub chaparral, streams, a four-acre swimming pond, a low elements challenge course, an observatory and 20 miles of hiking trails. Limantour Beach is a short distance away and may be visited.
THE WEATHER:
The weather at Walker Creek Ranch can be variable. During the evening, coastal fog is typical and generally burns by off mid-morning the following day. Afternoons are warm with cooling coastal breezes. Packing lists will be provided to selected applicants.
APPLICATION DEADLINE : Open until filled but the number of positions is limited. Those interested are urged to apply by Friday, April 25, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. or sooner.
TO APPLY:
Submit application online through CalOpps:https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20605986
Contact Antonette Bullock with additional questions at:
- Phone: (415) 485-3114
- Email: 511@srpd.org
Candidates hired are subject to background check/fingerprinting.
Job PDF:
2025 Counselor Job Announcement.pdf
Benefits
In accordance with thesalary resolution, this position receives no benefits with the exception of a retirement plan and paid sick leave.
As a temporary employee, you may not work more than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
- You are entitled to receive sick leave in accordance with California's Paid Sick Leave Law (AB 1522).
- Participation in a retirement plan is mandated by Federal Law and you will be enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS):
- Employee contributes 3.75% of salary
- City of San Rafael contributes 3.75% of salary
Recruitment Contact
Contact phone:
(415)485-3114
Contact email:
511@srpd.org
Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2025 at 5pm
City of San Rafael
Located just north of San Francisco along Hwy 101, San Rafael's strategic location makes it the economic and cultural center of Marin. With easy access to a lively downtown and world famous outdoor recreation, San Rafael offers a great place to live and work.
Businesses are drawn to San Rafael by the thriving local economy, natural setting, convenient access, and quality schools. Unlike the rest of the county, San Rafael has a lively urban city center with great restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. Surrounding areas offer a variety of homes in family-oriented neighborhoods and excellent school districts.
San Rafael residents enjoy world class recreational opportunities such as hiking, mountain biking, and sailing right at their doorstep. In addition, San Rafael is perfectly situated just a short drive from the bustling city of San Francisco, the amazing wilderness of Muir Woods, and the picturesque wine country of Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
Salary : $23 - $26
