What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Program Staff position at Sound View Camp and Retreat Center?
SUMMER 2025 DATES: JUNE 23, 2025 - AUG 22, 2025
Program staff help with the many tasks involved in providing a great outdoor environmental education experience for our guests. Sometimes it is families, other times it is summer campers or other organized groups. Program staff teach established lesson plans and also run program areas such as the high ropes course, archery, and boating at the waterfront. Everyone pitches in at meal times to help the cook with dishes. Comfortable lodging and food are provided. Must be friendly, creative, and able to “go with the flow”. Excellent on-the-job training will be provided. Must be at least 18 and appreciate the wonders of the natural world. We will train you to be an effective program leader - able to "solo" when working with groups. Weekly pay plus room and board and the opportunity to live and work in an amazing place. Sound View Camp is a 100-acre facility on Puget Sound.
- Passion for the environment and sustainable living
- Friendly personality
- Preferred experience in recreation or teaching
- Valid food handlers card
- Willingness to learn new things
- All positions are under the supervision of the Program Directors.
- Attend and complete summer staff training
- Sleep in cabin during overnight programs
- Teach outdoor environmental education classes
- Maintain all program areas
- Assist with evening programs, campfires, and large group activities
- Participate in training and staff meetings
- Assist with hospitality (greeting groups, setting up dining hall, doing dishes, etc.)
- Assist with occasional housekeeping, maintenance, and running the camp store
- When groups are not present, help where needed, including marketing and special projects.
** Bonuses for overnight camp staff
- Lifeguard - $100
You can discover more, and apply online at soundviewcamp.com/camp-staff
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $325.00 - $365.00 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $325 - $365