2026 Summer at Parker Camp Counselor, Camp Parker at Francis Parker School – San Diego, California

About Francis Parker School:

Francis Parker School (Parker) is a coeducational independent day school in San Diego, California, with 1,330 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912, the school’s mission is “to create and inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence, global perspective, and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world.” Parker has two campuses: one in Mission Hills (Lower School, Junior Kindergarten - Grade 5) and a second in Linda Vista (Middle and Upper School, Grades 6 - 12). During the Summer at Parker program, students in grades 4-5 attend camp at the Linda Vista campus.

Job Description:

Francis Parker School seeks a qualified Summer Program Camp Counselor to provide direct supervision and oversight in its camp program. This position requires a 6-8 week commitment (6/22/2026 - 7/31/2026, or 6/22/2025 - 8/14/2025, or 6/23/2026 - 8/21/2026) from 11:00 - 4:00 pm. Some counselors will work in the Extended Program until 5:30 pm, and some may be asked to come as early as 8:00 am. In addition to a mandatory training session on Saturday, 6/20/2026. Must be available for onboarding by 5/29/26.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise a group of students, promoting a positive environment that fosters fun, safety, and all Francis Parker School values.
• Facilitate activities with a group of students
• Uphold, model, and enforce Summer Program policies and procedures.
• Maintain high safety and personal presentation standards.
• Follow Parker’s policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and assorted emergencies.
• Maintain positive relations with parents and other staff.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent; one year of college or more preferred.
• Previous experience working with children, specifically in an outdoor camp environment.
• Ability to lead and participate in all activities; no “sitting on the sidelines; a willingness to be a strong team player
• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership qualities
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification required

Salary and Benefits:

This is an hourly seasonal position (Working hours: Monday - Friday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm), paying $18.00-$20.00 per/hour. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Non-Discrimination:

Francis Parker School values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Application Process:

To be considered, interested candidates must submit the following:

• Online employment application. Please click HERE to get started.
• Cover Letter
• Resume

Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Employment History, Education, and References sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.