Job Description

Job Location: Peninsula Jewish Community Center - Foster City, CA 94404
Salary Range: $934.00 - $1,083.00 Hourly

At Camp KEFF, friendship is fueled by FUN and the fun starts with our creative, energetic and dedicated team!
Are you passionate about supporting children to: 1.)  grown in self-esteem, 2.) build friendships, 3.) align their interests with skills, 4.) all while having outrageous summer fun? And do you love collaborating with a team of like-minded, smart, funny, and dedicated camp enthusiasts? Then Camp KEFF is the place for you this summer!
The Peninsula Jewish Community Center’s (PJCC) Camp KEFF has provided outstanding summer, fall, winter, and spring programs for youth from TK- grade 11 for more than five decades. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where youth & teens can play and grow while loving their authentic selves.  Hundreds of campers attend our programs each year to enjoy our week-long sessions filled with Jewish values, inspired to make the world a better place! All our camps are accredited by the American Camp Association.
Unit heads are integral members of our camp leadership team and are responsible for the campers and staff in their camp unit. Units are made up of multiple camper groups in a particular grade range. Unit heads supervise the counselors in their unit, oversee safety and behavior management of campers, and liaise with parents about their child’s camp experience. Unit Heads work both individually and collaboratively to plan and implement camp curriculum and design programming for their unit.
Hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, June 17 – August 2
Mandatory staff training 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday June 3 -June 14, includes a mandatory overnight.
Additional extended days and/or overnights may be required. Dates and schedules for extended work hours will be provided during staff training. Additional opportunities through August 9 are available.
Mandatory Events:
- Open House June 12th 6:00-8:00pm
- Staff Overnight Camping Trip: June 13th
- Family Pool Party June 25th    6:00-8:00pm
- Family Picnic July 26th 6:00-8:00pm
Salary: $905- $1049 per week depending upon experience. Overnight bonus of $75/night for sleepovers and camping trips. Free Summer membership to the PJCC Athletic Center.

QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For:
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Experience: Must be 21 years or older. 1-2 years of experience in education. Previous experience working with high school aged students.
- Curriculum Development: Experience creating engaging educational materials incorporating Jewish themes.
- Certifications: CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain during training).
- Team Player: Collaborative mindset and ability to work with diverse populations.
- Camp

Experience: Prior experience in a camp setting is a bonus.
Mandatory Events:
- Open House June 10th 6:00-8:00pm
- Staff Overnight Camping Trip June 12th
- Family Pool Party June 24th 6:00-8:00pm
- Family Shabbat Picnic July 31st 6:00-8:00pm
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The work environment is characterized as loud. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, run or crawl.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re excited about shaping young minds, fostering creativity, and being part of an inclusive and fun community, Camp KEFF is the place for you. We value enthusiasm and a positive attitude—training is provided for individuals eager to learn and grow.
👉 Apply today to be part of the FUN at Camp KEFF!