Summer Camp Staff

Camp Walt Whitman; Piermont (NH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Camp Walt Whitman in New Hampshire is seeking Summer Camp Staff to support campers in daily activities, ensuring safety, engagement, and positive participation throughout the camp day. This on-site, residential role is based in Piermont, NH, where staff live and work together to create a welcoming, hands-on camp environment.

You will supervise cabins and program areas, assist with sports, arts, outdoor adventure, and special events, and help campers navigate social and personal challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive, supportive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Clear, respectful communication skills, including giving instructions, offering feedback, and collaborating with a diverse team.
• Research and writing skills for preparing activity plans, camper reports, and basic documentation as needed.
• Ability to create an inclusive, encouraging environment and support campers in trying new activities and overcoming challenges.
• Experience working with children or youth in camps, schools, recreation, or similar settings is highly beneficial.
• Capacity to work long, active days in an outdoor, residential environment and follow camp policies and safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to team-based work.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain, and ability to pass required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cabins and program areas to ensure safety and engagement.
• Lead or assist with sports, arts, outdoor adventure, and special events.
• Help campers navigate social and personal challenges with guidance and role modeling.
• Communicate effectively with camp leadership about camper needs and concerns.
• Support a fun, inclusive camp environment and collaborate with a residential team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Documentation skills

Inclusivity

Problem solving

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Company Description

Camp Walt Whitman is a coed children’s sleepaway camp in New Hampshire, founded in 1948 and operated for three generations by the Dorfman/Soloway family. The camp focuses on helping young people build confidence and resilience to face future challenges and opportunities. Camp Walt Whitman is known for its welcoming campers, down-to-earth families, and dedicated, experienced staff. Campers are encouraged to be active participants, try new activities, and overcome personal challenges. The camp’s holistic program blends adventure, sports, and the arts while fostering a strong sense of community that lasts a lifetime.

Role Description

Summer Camp Staff members support campers in daily activities, ensuring safety, engagement, and positive participation throughout the camp day. Responsibilities include supervising cabins and program areas, leading or assisting with sports, arts, outdoor adventure, and special events, and helping campers navigate social and personal challenges. Staff provide guidance, role modeling, and encouragement, contribute to a fun and inclusive environment, and communicate effectively with camp leadership about camper needs and concerns. This is a temporary, on-site role located in Piermont, NH, and staff should expect to live and work in a residential camp setting with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive, supportive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Clear, respectful communication skills, including giving instructions, offering feedback, and collaborating with a diverse team.
• Research and writing skills for preparing activity plans, camper reports, and basic documentation as needed.
• Ability to create an inclusive, encouraging environment and support campers in trying new activities and overcoming challenges.
• Experience working with children or youth in camps, schools, recreation, or similar settings is highly beneficial.
• Capacity to work long, active days in an outdoor, residential environment and follow camp policies and safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to team-based work.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain, and ability to pass required background checks.