Job Description

Camp Mendocino is a residential summer camp located in Northern California, four hours north of San Francisco and spread over 2,000 acres. We provide transportation between San Francisco and Camp at the start and end of the summer. All Camp employees are expected to live, sleep and work at Camp. As a program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF), we are dedicated to providing children and teens with safe, fun places to learn and grow, with professional staff to offer support and guidance, serving as caring mentors and role models.

Who are we:

We’re not just a summer camp—we’re a community. We provide a safe, transformative outdoor experience for youth from diverse backgrounds including youth from some of San Francisco’s least resourced neighborhoods; grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and joy. Our staff culture values growth, teamwork, professionalism, and fun.

Who are you:

You are a youth-centered role model with strong emotional intelligence, integrity, and a love for the outdoors. You collaborate well, bring creativity and patience, and are eager to learn, grow, and support a diverse community of campers and staff.

Position Purpose

The Teen Programming Coordinator supervises and guides a group of 20 to 40 teens, implements job readiness curriculum, exposes teens to a variety of responsibilities and experiences, facilitates workshops, and provides coaching and mentoring to the teen Leaders-in-Training (LIT) and Careers-in-Training (CIT) programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise teens at all times and monitor behavior and interactions.
• Manage teen Camp experiences, which includes staff shadowing, job readiness workshops, basic youth development with younger campers, and volunteering in the kitchen and dining hall.
• Support teens in age-appropriate fun experiences with their peers.
• Facilitate mediation, mentoring, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure teens gain job skills and vocational training.
• Work as a liaison between teens and staff to sustain a positive, safe, and fun environment.
• Facilitate lesson plans including finances, budgeting, interviewing, managing stress, and public speaking.
• Support teens in personal growth, character development, goal setting, and skill development during their time at Camp.
• Other duties as specified by the direct supervisor.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Minimum three years of experience supervising teens.
• Ability to provide a high level of supervision and youth development in all activities (i.e., overnight hikes, talent shows, workshops, times of high stress, and generally throughout the day).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers, parents, and youth.
• Ability to handle difficult or stressful situations in a professional manner.
• Being a strong role model.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Desire to work outdoors 24/7.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with youth in an overnight camp setting.
• Experience working with youth from disadvantaged circumstances.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain for at least 3 miles.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours (with breaks).
• Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 30° to 100°.

Schedule

• Temporary/Seasonal Summer position.
• Applicants should be available June 9- August 6, 2026 to work & live on-site at our Camp location in Northern California (Mendocino County).
• Staff members work 40-56 hours/week depending on position with two days off per week. Days off vary per session.

Lodging

Lodging is provided for all staff on site. Teen Coordinators will not be required to stay in a cabin with youth on a regular basis, but will be assigned bunk-style indoor housing that may be shared with up to 3 other staff members.

Benefits

• Onsite lodging is provided for all staff.
• Three cooked meals per day are provided onsite, including on days off (gluten-free, vegan, & vegetarian options).
• Free onsite laundry.
• Employee Assistance Program: in-person counseling + 24/7 confidential mental health support.
• Onsite workout facilities.
• Free Wifi access in the staff lounge.
• Free 1-year membership to the American Camp Association

Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and BGCSF needs. At BGCSF, our decisions are based on other factors and are dependent on the circumstances of each position. Depending on the need and requirement of the position, an individual could be hired at or near the entry-level, mid-level or top of the range for their role and compensation. As such, a reasonable estimate for this temporary summer position from June 9- August 6, 2026, is $4,600.

Disclaimer

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

If you’re excited about this opportunity, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply and attach a cover letter explaining why it would be a good fit. You may just be the right candidate!

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