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Summer Camp Counselor 2026

@ Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America
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Orange, California, United States
$17-$18/hrOnsitePart Time, Seasonal
Responsibilities:greet families, resolve behavior, model behavior
Requirements Summary:Must be 16+ years old; CPR/First Aid cert; training June 15–19; outdoor shifts; background check; interact with youth ages 6-17; ability to work independently.
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Summer Camp Counselor 

Summer Camp Counselor - Part Time 

Location: Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center, Orange, CA 

Wage: $16.90- $18.00/hour | up to 30 hours/week 

Season: June 15th – July 31st 

 

This position supports the missions and operations of the Orange County Scouting America and the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center. 

 

The mission of The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center is to serve all youth of Orange County by providing quality outdoor educational programs that instill in them an appreciation of the outdoors and the environment, teach effective teamwork, instruct about the cultural history of Orange County, and provide access to the natural resources of the surrounding areas. 

 

The summer Camp Counselor will report to the Program and Area Directors at the IROEC. This role works with groups of up to 16 participants to manage and facilitate daily programs. They oversee the program and maintain a safe and secure environment for youth. 

 

REQUIREMENTS 

  • Must be 16 years of age. 
  • Must be able to become certified in First Aid/CPR. (training provided once per season) 
  • Attend training from June 15th – 19th. 
  • Comfortable working variable shifts and in outdoor conditions. 
  • Must pass a background check and complete required training (provided). 
  • Ability to interact with participants from 6 - 17 years old. 
  • Ability to work independently. 
     

JOB DUTIES 

  • Work with a group of up to 16 campers and provide safe, fun, exciting camp experience. 
  • Check in and greet families upon arrival. 
  • Works with supervisors to resolve participant behavior problems. 
  • Be a role model for campers and staff in your attitude and behavior. 
  • Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures. 
  • Work as part of the IROEC team and use interpersonal communication techniques to ensure the success of the program and positive work environment. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

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.   

 

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, or hike for extended periods.   
  • This job requires the use of hands to handle, control or feel objects or tools.  
  • Employees must be able to lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted.   
  • This position requires the employee to work outdoors, exposed to all varying weather conditions as well as plant life and insects. 

 

Schedule & Pay: 

  • Pay: $16.90–$18.00/hour 
  • Type: Part-time (up to 30 hours/week) 
  • Shifts: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

 

 

 

Learn More: 

To Learn more about our locations and mission, visit: https://ocbsa.org