Resident Program Leader / Counselor

Resident Program Leader / Camp Counselor Outset at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA

What is Outset?

Outset is an academic summer camp designed for high school students aspiring to pursue careers in medicine, law, business, and technology. Hosted on top college campuses, Outset’s immersive 1-week experiences provide students with hands-on learning opportunities, college readiness training, and instruction from professionals in the field. Learn more at joinoutset.com.

Position Overview

We are seeking dynamic and responsible residential Camp Counselors to join our campus team this summer. As a counselor, you will live in campus dorms and serve as a leader and mentor for small groups of high school students, ensuring a safe, engaging, and inspiring experience. Outset’s camp counselors gain real leadership and youth mentorship experience while working alongside a dedicated group of their peers and under the supervision of an experienced Camp Director. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a passion for working with teens in an academic setting. This is a residential position and you are required to stay overnight in dorms from Sunday - Friday each week of our program.

Locations, Dates & Hours

• Location: UCLA | Los Angeles, CA
• Dates: June 15th - August 6th
• Counselor Training: June 15th-June 19th (Tues-Sat)
• Session 1: June 20th - June 25th (Sun-Fri)
• Session 2: June 27th - July 2nd (Sun-Fri)
• Session 3: July 4th - July 9th (Sun-Fri)
• Session 4: July 11th - July 16th (Sun-Fri)
• Session 5: July 18th - July 23rd (Sun-Fri)
• Session 6: July 25th - July 30th (Sun-Fri)
• Session 7: August 1st - August 6th (Sun-Fri)
• Hours: Our programs run 24/7 each session from Sunday midday to Friday afternoon. Students are not on campus Friday evening through Sunday morning and this is considered time off for most Outset staff. There is minimal downtime during the week while students are on campus, so it is not possible to take summer classes etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a residential mentor, role model, and point of contact for students, maintaining a professional and approachable demeanor throughout the program.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful community.
• Support students in their academic and social experience and facilitate group discussions, team-building exercises, and reflection sessions.
• Chaperone students during activities, campus tours, and off-site excursions.
• Assist with logistics such as check-in/check-out, meal coordination, and activity transitions.
• Reside in the residence hall with students and share overnight supervision, including curfew, room checks, and on-call duty.
• Ensure student safety, enforce program rules and expectations, and respond effectively to emergencies, concerns, or behavioral issues in collaboration with the Camp Director.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• At least 18 years old by June 1, 2027.
• Fully available for mandatory staff training dates outlined above.
• Passion for mentoring youth from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Sound judgment and a safety-first mindset when supervising youth.
• Willingness to follow Outset's child safeguarding policies, including mandated reporting and appropriate boundaries with students.
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain CPR/First Aid certification before the start of camp.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to current college students or recent graduates, especially those interested in health care, law, business, or technology, who are excited to act as a near-peer mentor.
• Experience working with students (e.g., camp counselor, tutor) is a plus.

Compensation

• $600 per week, paid twice per month. Please note that pay will be prorated for any partial weeks worked, such as staff training week.
• Housing is provided (a shared dorm room with another counselor of the same gender-identity) for the duration of the contracted dates.
• Meals are provided during camp (Sunday dinner through Friday lunch), and over the weekend you will be provided with a $50 meal stipend for meals while students are not on campus.
• Parking is not provided

How to ApplyIf you're passionate about mentorship and education, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today online here. Please note that we review applications on a rolling basis. As part of the online application you will be asked to upload a resume. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Outset is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay: $600.00 per week

Work Location: In person