Summer Camp Fishing Counselor

Grab your line, grab your pole and come on down to the Roughing It Day Camp fishing hole! If you love to fish, then we'd love you to apply to join our summer camp staff! All fishing takes place from the docks of the calm and protected waters of the Lafayette Reservoir in Lafayette, CA. We'll supply the poles, bait and campers, you supply the knowledge and the fun.

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Teach children ages 4-16 how to fish
• Design curriculum with activities to challenge various ages (types of bait, tying your own hooks, casting, etc.)
• Maintain fishing log (track all fish caught by campers)
• Completed first year of college (by start of camp)
• Assist in other areas (rowing, canoeing & kayaking)
• Ability to obtain Valid California Fishing License
• Ability to obtain Lifeguard Training Certification

Transportation from San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon

We are a day camp and most summer staff drive to our camp sites in Lafayette or Moraga. Some staff also act as bus counselors who supervise campers and lead activities on the ride to and from camp in the morning and afternoon. Our buses pick up in San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Pleasant Hill, and San Ramon. If the daily commute to Lafayette/Moraga is not feasible for you but taking the bus could work, please apply and we will consider your situation.

Job Details

• 2024 Camp Season: Mon-Fri, June 10, 2024 through Aug 9, 2024
• Camp Hours: The camp day is 9:00am-3:00pm, and staff help with site prep or act as bus counselors before and after. Most positions are 43-47 hours/week.
• Location: Our main camp site is at the Lafayette Reservoir. Our swimming site is at the Soda Aquatic Center in Moraga. Staff commute to their work site unless they are a bus counselor who meets the bus at its first stop.