Job Description

Level Entry Job Location Wayfinder LA Campus - Los Angeles, CA 90043 Position Type Seasonal Education Level High School Salary Range $17.87 - $19.87 Hourly

Job Shift Any

At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.

Program and Role

Summary:

Wayfinder Family Services is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Camp Counselors to join our 2026 summer team at Camp Bloomfield, a life-changing outdoor experience for children, youth, adults, and families who are blind, visually impaired, or have multiple disabilities. Wayfinder's Camp Bloomfield is a residential summer camp, where campers and staff live on-site for the duration of each session. Staff are involved in all aspects of camp life, leading activities, supporting campers, and helping create a safe, fun, and engaging environment throughout the day and evening.

As a Camp Counselor, you’ll help create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment where campers can challenge themselves, build friendships, and gain confidence through outdoor adventure and connection.

Camp Sessions:

• May 28–31: Staff Orientation – Wayfinder Campus, Los Angeles (8am–5pm)
• June 3–6: Staff Orientation – Lions Camp at Teresita Pines
• June 8–12: Adult Camp – Lions Camp at Teresita Pines, Wrightwood
• June 16–21: Family Camp – Pathfinder Ranch, Mountain Center
• June 26–July 1: Youth Camp – Lions Camp at Teresita Pines, Wrightwood

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in camp activities such as arts, sports, nature, and team challenges
• Provide supervision, guidance, and personal assistance to campers of varying abilities
• Encourage inclusion, independence, and confidence in all participants
• Collaborate with co-counselors, nurses, and leadership staff to maintain camper safety and well-being
• Attend all orientation and training sessions prior to camp start

Qualifications

Education and

Experience:

• High school diploma, required.
• Prior camp counselor experience, preferred.
• Desire to work with children, teens, and adults who are blind, visually impaired, and multi-disabled.
• Ability to lead small and large groups in activities.

Benefits Wayfinder is committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive which includes:

• Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
• Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
• Education tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
• Flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents

Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.