BECOME A KIZUNA COUNSELOR
Kizuna offers counselor positions for young adults and college students. By becoming a counselor, you can become a leader and make a direct impact on the next generation!
ABOUT
Kizuna offers a wide array of counselor positions that work with a variety of ages and in many different geographic locations. You can make a difference in the life of the next generation. Sign up today!
POSITIONS
JR. COUNSELOR
High school students looking to make a difference, become a Jr. Counselor with one of Kizuna's summer programs. Jr. Counselors have the option to earn community service hours and function as counselors-in-training, allowing you to interact with our students while learning from our more seasoned counselors.
2024 Application Open Now! Deadline: April 27th
Jr. Counselors must meet both requirements:
1) Must be between the age of 13-18
2) entering 9th grade or above
If you worked as a Yellow Shirt last year, please apply through the Counselor application instead
COUNSELOR
Our Counselor program places young adults and high school students in various positions with Kizuna’s summer programs. Counselors work directly to shape the lives of campers and teens. Get paid while making a difference in your community!
2024 Application Open Now! Deadline: April 27th
Counselors must meet these requirements:
1) Must have graduated from high school or the equivalent by the time camp begins
2) Must have at least 1 year experience working with youth
3) Requires California Department of Justice level background check and fingerprinting service
4) We are accepting high schoolers as counselors, who worked as a Yellow Shirt in the 2023 Summer Camps
Summer Camp Director
Our students’ and staffs’ health is our top priority. Please read the COVID-19 Policy before you register for our programs.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
If you've ever been to a summer camp as a kid, you know the impact that counselors can make on a camp experience. Counselors truly make a difference in the lives of the next generation. One week of work as a counselor can change a student forever.
COUNSELOR TRAINING
Kizuna's counselor training modules are conducted to build a safe, exciting, and learning environment for our program participants, as well as prepare you for your position! Our counselor training is an annually held certification program curated and facilitated by Kizuna staff.
Here is what we will require and cover to prepare you for the best summer experience ever!
*Trainings will occur the Saturday prior to the week of each camp location.
TRAINING TOPICS
Conflict Resolution
Public Speaking
Communication Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Facilitation Skills
Leadership Skills
Professional Behavior
BACKGROUND CHECKS
All counselors over the age of 18 are required to go through a California Department of Justice level background check and fingerprinting service.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Counselors provide supervision, mentorship, and education for students enrolled in Kizuna's youth programs.
Camp Counselors gain hands-on opportunities teaching lessons and facilitating discussions with elementary and middle school students. In addition to their roles as teachers, counselors also lead games and icebreakers and monitor a small group of students over the duration of the week.
NO MORE BORING SUMMERS
Ask any of our people, being a counselor in Kizuna's programs is GREAT FUN. We have a great group of kids and fellow counselors, so you won't be bored!
