Carmel Valley Tennis Camp.

CVTC Job Description at Carmel Valley Tennis Camp

CVTC has an excellent tennis program where children come to improve their tennis. We believe CVTC is the best well balanced tennis camp in the country. What makes this a very special place for the campers is the interaction with the counselors and the tremendous variety of other activities that they can pursue when they are not on the courts: ping pong, bumper pool, fooz ball, swimming pool, hot tub, arts and crafts, basketball, sand volleyball, ropes course, hiking trails, archery, lawn games, board games, cards, and different all camp evening and weekend activities.

Being a camp counselor is an incredibly rewarding experience, and it is also hard work because of the time commitment and the responsibility for the emotional and physical safety of children. You are expected to be an outstanding role model for children. It is often said by individuals in the camp business that “being a camp counselor is the hardest job you’ll ever love.” We have high expectations for our staff. We believe that individuals are either improving in their performance or declining; there is no treading water. We also believe that CVTC is a great organization and a great place to work; we are interested in young people who want to excel. To have the opportunity to have a significant positive impact on young people is an invaluable experience, and one that will serve you well regardless of what field you choose to pursue.

CVTC is in a remote location, twenty five minutes by car from Carmel Valley Village (population 5,000), and it is not much further to the gorgeous Pacific Ocean and the beautiful seaside resorts of Carmel and Monterey. There is a public bus service located in the Village. The camp is about 2 1/2 hours by car south of San Francisco, and 5 hours north of Los Angeles.

Carmel Valley Tennis Camp operates for 12 weeks each summer

  • 1 week session, Five 2 week sessions, 1 week session
  • 4 day training (At the beginning of the summer)
  • Most counselors work the whole summer and some are here for a shorter amount of time
  • Each session has 54 campers (half girls/half boys) aged 11-17 and a staff of 10 tennis, 3 general counselors and 3 kitchen/maintenance personnel.
  • During the day campers are split into tennis groups such that half of the campers are on the court and half are off each hour.
  • CVTC has a Staff House with a computer, email access (satellite internet), microwave, refrigerator, VCR & DVD player, satellite tv, hot tub, etc. and is available during time off.
  • Cell phones don’t work at camp.
  • Counselors sleep in a room (on a bunk bed) with 7 campers and share responsibility for the care and supervision of 14-18 campers in the dorm.
  • Counselors help supervise campers in daytime, evening and weekend activities; when a tennis counselor is not involved with tennis, he/she will be assigned different duties involving the campers during the day, evening and weekend activities.
  • Carmel Valley Tennis Camp is a smoke, alcohol and illegal drug free environment.

Basic Staff Qualifications:

  1. Completed at least one year of college
  2. Desire and ability to work with children and live in a close-knit environment
  3. Ability to relate to and work with one’s peer group
  4. Ability and willingness to accept guidance, direction and supervision from peers and supervisors
  5. Tennis counselors must have necessary tennis skills to effectively teach children aged 11-17. Generally, all tennis counselors are playing college tennis.
  6. Good character, team player, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, common sense, loyalty, honesty, humor, patience, judgment, and self-control
  7. Good references supporting your character and past employment
  8. Willingness to uphold and support the rules and traditions of Carmel Valley Tennis Camp

Tennis Counselor Job Description

(in addition to CVTC Job Description)

Tennis Counselors

  • Teach 3 hours of group lessons (five to six campers in a group) M-F
  • Coach a team (eight to nine campers of varying ability) in match play format 3 to 3.5 hours M-F
  • Tennis counselors are encouraged to play tennis

Time off

• One hour off during each day and 1 day each week

• Two evenings off from 7PM-11PM each week

Starting pay for 1st year counselors is a minimum of $300.00 per week plus room & board and is adjusted up depending upon age, tennis playing and teaching experience.

Activities Counselor Job Description

(in addition to CVTC Job Description)

Three counselors divide the following responsibilities:

  • In charge of and responsible for:
    • ropes course
    • archery
    • swimming pool and hot tub
    • infirmary (assist camp nurse)
    • art house
    • pro shop
    • daytime activities
    • evening activities
    • weekend activities
  • Tennis counselors assist in supervision of the daytime, evening, and weekend activities, but the activities counselors are responsible for the planning and running of the activities

Time off

  • One and a half hours off during each day and one day each week
  • One evening off from 7-11PM each week

Starting pay for first year general counselor is a minimum of $300.00 per week plus room and board adjusted up depending on age and past experience working with children.

Head Counselor Job Description

(in addition to CVTC Job Description)

Must be at least 21 years of age and have completed at least three years of college

Head Counselors

  • Arrive Monday before the start of Staff Training
  • Supervise tennis and activities counselors
  • In charge of match play, video taping, team tennis & tournaments
  • Teach 3 hours of group lessons M-F
  • Manager on Duty responsibility for supervision of campers and staff during daytime/evening and weekend activities and dorm

Time off

  • One hour off during each day and 1 day each week
  • One to two evenings off from 7-11PM each week

Starting pay for first year Head Counselors is a minimum of $400.00 per week plus room & board and is adjusted up depending upon age, tennis playing and teaching experience.

Kitchen Manager/Head Cook Job Description

Must be at least 21 years of age and have completed at least three years of college

Kitchen Manager/Head Cook

  • Arrive a week before camp begins
  • Work as a team with the Assistant Directors and Head Counselors and report directly to the Owners and Directors
  • Must be able to lift and handle items that are 40 pounds
  • Training will be done for the incoming Kitchen Manager/Head Cook
  • The responsibilities are the management of the kitchen – cooking, ordering, menu planning (we have a 2 week menu), scheduling and managing the assistant cook and the dishwasher/helpers, maintaining the standards of the Health Department and the highest degree of cleanliness and food safety
  • Periodically, Manager on Duty responsible for supervision of campers and staff during meals and activities in the dining hall.
  • The facility was built in 1999 and the commercial kitchen is very nice
  • All the staff/counselors live at camp except for the dishwashers
  • Live in the Staff House
  • Must be a good role model for children and abide by the rules of camp
  • Carmel Valley Tennis Camp is a smoke, alcohol and illegal drug free environment

Time off

  • One day each week
  • Daily time off

Starting pay for 1st year Kitchen Manager/Head Cook is a minimum of $400.00 per week plus room and board and is adjusted up depending upon age, cooking and management experience.

Assistant Cook Job Description

Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least one year of college

Assistant Cook

  • Arrive Monday before the start of Staff Training
  • Responsible for
    • food and meal prep
    • serving meals buffet style
    • dishwashing and clean up
    • maintaining the standards of the Health Dept. and the highest degree of cleanliness and food safety.
    • unloading and storage of food and canned goods (you must be able to lift and handle items weighing up to 40 pounds)
    • dining room and patio prep and cleaning (you need to be able to move tables and chairs)
    • breaking down boxes and cartons
    • emptying and relining trash cans
  • The facility was built in 1999 and the commercial kitchen is very nice
  • Training will be done by the Kitchen Manager/Head Cook
  • Responsible to the Kitchen Manager/Head Cook
  • Live in the Staff House
  • Must be a good role model for children and abide by the rules of camp
  • Carmel Valley Tennis Camp is a smoke, alcohol and illegal drug free environment

Time off

  • One day each week
  • Daily time off

Starting pay for 1st year Assistant Cook is a minimum of $300.00 per week plus room and board and is adjusted up depending upon age and cooking experience.