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Camp Counselor Jobs Worldwide
2 open roles · remote, seasonal, work exchange & visa-sponsored
About the Camp Counselor role
Camp Counselors supervise and lead activities for groups of campers at a seasonal camp, combining childcare, activity instruction, and basic safety responsibility in one role. Most positions run for a single season — 8 to 12 weeks — and include housing and meals, making this a common entry point into seasonal and international work.
Skills you'll need
Group supervision for a specific age range (typically 6–17)At least one instructable skill (swimming, archery, arts & crafts, climbing, music)Basic first aid / CPRConflict de-escalation with children and parentsComfort with early mornings, long days, shared housingClear communication with co-counselors and camp leadershipPatience with repetitive routines across camper groups
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Typical credentials
- •CPR/First Aid certification — many camps train and certify new hires on arrival
- •Background check / child-safeguarding clearance — standard and non-negotiable for this role
- •Lifeguard certification is a strong plus if the camp has a waterfront
- •Prior experience with kids (babysitting, tutoring, coaching) counts even without formal camp experience
Resume tips for Camp Counselor applications
- •List any certifications (CPR, lifeguard, Wilderness First Aid) prominently near the top — camps filter on these first
- •Include specific activities you can instruct, not just "worked with kids"
- •Mention experience with the camp's specific format (overnight, day camp, special needs, sports-focused) if you have it
- •One page is standard; camps read hundreds of these in a short hiring window
Sample resume for Camp Counselor
A starting point to learn from, not a template to copy word for word — the Resume Enhancer below can tailor one to your own background.
TAYLOR MORGAN
taylor.morgan@email.com · Available June 1 – Aug 20
SUMMARY
Camp counselor with two summers leading activities for ages 8–12, certified in CPR/First Aid and Red Cross Lifeguarding. Comfortable running a full day of programming and living on-site with the group.
EXPERIENCE
Counselor, Pinecrest Summer Camp — Overnight, ages 8–12 | Summers 2024, 2025
• Led daily archery and arts & crafts blocks for groups of up to 14 campers
• Co-managed a 10-camper cabin, handling homesickness, minor conflicts, and lights-out routine
• Assisted the waterfront team as a certified lifeguard on rotation during free swim
Camp Counselor (Day Camp), YMCA Riverside | Summer 2023
• Supervised a group of 12 campers ages 6–9 across daily rotating activities
• Communicated daily pickup/drop-off notes to 12 families
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/First Aid (American Red Cross), Lifeguard Certification, Wilderness First Aid (in progress)
EDUCATION
B.A. Elementary Education (in progress), University of Vermont | Expected 2027
Build your own with the Resume Enhancer →Cover letter tips
- •State which session dates you're available for — camps ask anyway, so leading with it saves a step
- •Mention if you attended camp as a kid; it's a genuine, common reason recruiters respond to
- •Keep the tone warm rather than corporate — camp hiring staff read personality as a real qualification
Sample cover letter for Camp Counselor
Same idea — a structure to learn from, not to send as-is.
Dear Camp Director,
I'm applying for a Counselor position for this summer and I'm available for your full session, June 1 through August 20. I went to overnight camp myself for six summers before I ever worked at one, and it's the reason I know exactly what a homesick 9-year-old on night one needs to hear.
For the past two summers at Pinecrest, I've run archery and arts & crafts blocks and co-led a 10-camper cabin, so I'm used to the full day — programming, meals, lights-out, and everything in between. I'm also a certified lifeguard, which I know is useful for waterfront rotations.
I'd love to bring that same energy to your camp this summer.
Sincerely,
Taylor Morgan
Generate your own with the Cover Letter Generator →Common interview questions for Camp Counselor roles
- •How would you handle a camper who refuses to participate in a group activity?
- •What would you do if two campers got into a serious argument during free time?
- •Describe a time you had to enforce a rule you personally didn't love.
- •How do you keep your energy up on day 6 of an 8-week season?
- •What's an activity you could teach or lead starting day one?
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