Camp roles for the adventurers
Got a sense of adventure? Turn it into your dream summer job!
Thrill seekers, daredevils, and nature lovers will find camp roles that seem like they were designed just for them! Whether you have a head for heights, love working with animals, or simply enjoy a hike through the great outdoors, you’ll discover unforgettable experiences with a camp in America.
Transform your interests into skills as a summer camp counsellor with complete on-site staff training plus accommodation, food, and a wage (starting at $2,300) included with every role. Want to share the experience? Apply with a friend and if your interests are shared, we’ll try our best to find you a place together!
Whether you’re coming along solo or with a friend, just apply with us and we’ll find a camp that’s right for you from over 300 that we’re connected to. So, what are you waiting for?
Types of adventure roles
Mountaineering and Outdoor Climbing
Do you have SPA experience or another certification? Be fearless and apply for a camp with an outdoor climbing and mountaineering programme.
Teaching Survival Skills
Spend the summer in the great outdoors in the most beautiful parts of the USA! All while developing important skills for yourself as you teach children rafting, canoeing, mountain biking and more – all with on-site training included.
Working with Animals
Do you love animals? You could work at a camp with amazing creatures such as cows, sheep, goats, and chickens. Develop your very own nature program at a camp in America!
What do summer camp adventure jobs include?
Adventure programmes are popular, giving campers in America the chance to step out of their comfort zones and try something new – and you’ll be there to guide them as an activity leader.
You could be teaching campers how to build a shelter or showing them some of the amazing animals native to the area. Most summer camps in America will have a wide range of outdoor adventure activities being offered to their campers. Nearly all our camps will train you extensively before the kids arrive in anything from high ropes to mountain biking.
Not only will you get paid for your time and learn new skills, but it’ll look amazing on your CV. Stand out from the crowd and have the best summer at a camp in America!
If you’re lucky enough to be hired as a high ropes instructor then you’ll be given specialist training, including first aid, which can be fantastic for your CV.
Dive in at a waterfront swimming camp
Take the plunge and turn your love of swimming and watersports into a job at summer camps in America!
Pass on your passion and enthusiasm for all water-related activities to American kids and teens. If you love everything about the water, have high energy, and have a keen interest in watersports, an aquatic role at a US summer camp might be perfect for you.
Don’t worry about formal qualifications. You can learn everything you need on-site and develop long-lasting skills. With accommodation, food and a wage, you’ll have the summer of your lifetime – all while preparing your CV for a career you’ll be proud of!
Socialise and make new friends as a summer camp swimming or aquatics counsellor abroad. Apply with a friend with similar interests and you could even be placed together providing your skills align!
Types of summer camp swimming roles
Lifeguard Roles
Safety is vital to all waterfront camps, which is where the lifeguard role comes in. If you’re a confident swimmer and have an interest in lifeguarding qualifications, this role is perfect for you. Better yet, all on-site training will be provided at no cost to you! This is a role for people who love responsibility and being seen as the hero, with the swimming skills to back it all up.
Fishing Guides
Fishing is actually a really popular activity at camp. Kids are introduced to the basics of casting, rod rigging, lure selection and how to target individual species. This camp role offers a genuinely unique opportunity to make an impact on the campers who choose your activity.
Watersports Camp Instructor
Instead of paying hundreds to take part in windsurfing, water skiing, canoeing and more – why not get paid to do it? Don’t get us wrong, it’s not all fun and games. However, if you love watersports and want to share that passion with others, this will be the perfect role for you.
The benefits of summer camp swimming counsellors
The heat beating down on your skin. Laughter all around you. The clear blue of water everywhere you look. It’s no surprise that nothing says ‘summer’ like a summer camp in the USA. It’s not just about having a good time in the sun, though. Don’t get us wrong, that’s a huge part of why people love summer camps, but there are plenty of other benefits:
- Build your confidence while building others
- Learn how to teach and manage people, which can be key to future career roles
- Receive extensive, valuable training before the children even arrive
- Spend time in the water, a great way to stay healthy
- Earn money, with salaries starting at $2,300
- Make friends and memories that last a lifetime (trust us, we’re responsible for a few marriages!)
Start Your journey
So, you’re interested in changing your life for the better and joining a summer camp. It’s one thing being ready to make the move, but it’s another to actually make it – good thing our team is here to help! Almost all of our staff have been in your shoes before, so we know what it’s like to go through this process, especially for summer camp swimming roles like these.
We’re here to help you out every step of the way, from sending your application to picking you up from the airport! Simply click the ‘Apply Now’ button below and let’s get started on the best summer of your life.
- No registration or interview fees
- Work and travel with salaries starting from $2,300
- Change kids’ lives
- Learn new skills
- Amazing career development
- Travel across the USA
- Visa, four-month medical insurance and support
Frequently Asked Questions for USA Summer Camp Roles
What qualifications are required to become an Adventure Counselor?
While previous experience leading outdoor activities is preferred, it is not always required. A love of the outdoors, a passion for adventure, and a desire to work with children are the most important qualities.
What kind of training do Adventure Counselors receive?
Adventure Counselors receive extensive training in outdoor safety, risk management, and activity planning. They also receive training in working with children, conflict resolution, and team building.
Do Adventure Counselors live on-site at the camp?
Yes, Adventure Counselors live on-site at the camp in staff cabins or tents.
What is the application process like?
We’ve written a whole page about the summer camp counsellor process, but we’ll give you the short answer, too. It was previously complicated, but it has now been made infinitely easier by our team who will help you through every step of the process!
How do you get a lifeguard role abroad at a summer camp?
Summer camp counsellor roles are in high demand, particularly for aquatic positions. Being a confident swimmer will be essential, and experience working as a lifeguard previously could make your application really stand out. However, don’t worry if you don’t have that experience. The great thing about these roles is that you’ll learn a lot through the on-site training. Just bring the right attitude, and in most cases, we can take care of the rest!
What qualifications do you need to become an Aquatic Counselor?
While it is desirable to hold a current lifeguard qualification from either the American Red Cross or NPLQ, this isn’t essential. Many camps actually offer training courses to help you get those qualifications.
What watersports are available at a swimming camp?
The activities available at waterfront camps in America will vary from location to location. Still, they could include anything from knee boarding, board diving, fishing, windsurfing, ski boating, water skiing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, jet skiing, tubing, banana boating, and much more.
What are the career opportunities as a camp lifeguard?
Responsibility and being able to manage people are two things that can be key to a successful career, in and out of the water. Yes, working as a camp lifeguard opens up roles as a pool supervisor or manager, but the lessons it will teach you can apply to almost any role. Teaching and coaching roles in particular are fairly common for people with lifeguard experience!
