Summer Camp Counselor

Yoga of Cooking Camp Counselor

Dates of Position: June 5th – August 4th

Position Hours: 35 – 40 hours per week between 8:00 am and 4 pm

Compensation: $24-$28 hourly

BLISS BELLY KITCHEN (BBK) is a sustainable plant based school of yoga and cooking for children now in our 8th year of operation. To learn more about our mission, our impact and our award-winning programs, please visit our website at: www.blissbellykitchen.com.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• 1+ years of experience or equivalent instructing in an afterschool program or summer camp
• Experience teaching any of the following topics: cooking, yoga, science, or outdoor education to elementary school aged youth
• Commitment to providing an education experience that is child-centered, safe, and inclusive.
• Close attention to timing
• Ability to stay calm and keep your sense of humor in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to follow directions and to work in a team
• Confidence and ability to take initiative and have a leadership role
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, upbeat, positive, mature attitude and respectful communication approach
• Ability to carry equipment, do sun salutations, yoga poses, and play active games with campers
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk, twist and turn, and lift 25 pounds.
• Experience in the kitchen= you’re a great home cook!
• Knowledge of farmers markets, sustainable cooking practices, breathing, yoga and meditation
• Fun camp talents such as games, storytelling, music, arts and crafts.
• Food Handler Certified (reimbursed)
• First Aid/CPR Certified (reimbursed)

Application Procedure

Email your application to [email protected] with ‘Summer Camp Counselor’ in the subject line. Please include:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three references with current contact information (email and phone number).

A background check by a Live Scan service provider will be required before the hiring process can be finalized.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Berkeley, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person