Camp Oak - Counselor (Seasonal)

CounselorIncludes weekendsSeasonal

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

The Camp Oak Attendant will be responsible for daily activities with children; as well as all other duties assigned by management. This person must have good communication skills and enjoy working in a fast paced environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Ensure all parents fill out the registration form for their children correctly, containing the history of the child.

  • Create an inventory for all toys / equipment at the club.
  • Ensure all equipment is clean and properly maintained.
  • Inform Assistant Activities / Camp Oak Supervisor for any need of additional toys or replacement of toys.
  • Ensure to follow daily, weekly and monthly activity schedules as instructed by the Camp Oak Supervisor.
  • Ensure all clubs’ rules and regulations are enforced at all times.

Maintain club/display clean and tidy club/display at all times. Be fully aware of the club's facilities, timings, promotions and prices.

  • Help with daily operations of Kid’s Programs, including but not limited to registration and lunch.
  • Must create daily children’s activities prepping and assuring that crafts are ready for each day.
  • Assist with special Holiday activities and other resort family or group activities.

Essential

  • Must enjoy working with children.
  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds
  • Must be able to stay outdoors in heat/cold for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
  • Possess a positive, outgoing and friendly Personality.
  • Ability to follow the OVI standards of Presentation.
  • Ability to follow the OVI standards of Body Language.
  • Ability to follow the OVI standards of Verbiage.
  • Ability to work cohesively with other employees as part of a team.
  • Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with parents and children, management and co-workers to their understanding.
  • Legal ability to work in the US
  • High school graduate.
  • Ability to do basic arithmetic.
  • Ability to provide legible written communication.
  • Ability to work a flexible workweek including weekends and holidays.

Desirable

  • At least one year experience working with children.
  • CPR/First Aid certification.
  • Previous guest relations training.

Key Responsibilities

The Counselor is responsible for overseeing daily activities for children, ensuring proper registration procedures are followed, and maintaining an inventory of club equipment. This role also requires creating and preparing daily children's activities and assisting with special holiday and resort family events.

Requirements

Essential requirements include enjoying working with children, the physical ability to lift 40 pounds and withstand outdoor conditions, and availability to work evenings and weekends. Candidates must also possess a positive personality and adhere to all OVI standards for presentation, body language, and verbiage.

Key Skills

Inventory ManagementEquipment MaintenanceActivity SchedulingRule EnforcementTeamworkOutgoing PersonalityFlexibilityChild CareActivity Preparation

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 36% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Counselor Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 42 employers

16
<$90k
17
$90k-110k
11
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Bilingual)Contract

Adelphi Staffing · White Plains, New York

$65/hr
#2

Licensed Clinical Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

Integrated Pain Management Medical Group · Walnut Creek, California

$115k-$135k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$117k-$134k
#4

Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$117k-$134k
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,631 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
Ojai Valley Inn & S logo

About Ojai Valley Inn & S

Hospitality
Ojai, CA
201-500 employees