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PT Ranger

Ithaca, NY ยท On-site

$20/hr

Works in conjunction with Summer Camp Director to ensure a safe, mission-based camp experience ... Ranger must be onsite on check-in and check-out days. * Provides on-call emergency maintenance and ...

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How much do summer camp ranger jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer camp ranger in the United States is $15.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Summer Camp Ranger, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Camp Ranger, you need knowledge of outdoor safety, first aid, and camp operations, often supported by certifications like CPR, Wilderness First Aid, or lifeguarding. Familiarity with tools such as two-way radios, GPS devices, and camp maintenance equipment is typically required. Outstanding communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills enable effective interaction with campers and staff, as well as rapid response to emergencies. These skills and qualifications are essential for ensuring camper safety, delivering a positive experience, and managing the dynamic environment of a summer camp.

What are some common challenges a Summer Camp Ranger might face during a typical season?

Summer Camp Rangers often deal with balancing safety protocols with creating a fun experience for campers. They may encounter challenges such as responding to emergencies, managing large groups in outdoor environments, and maintaining camp facilities. Adapting quickly to changing weather conditions and ensuring adherence to environmental regulations are also key aspects of the role. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as Rangers frequently collaborate with camp staff and interact closely with both campers and parents.

What are Summer Camp Rangers?

Summer Camp Rangers are staff members responsible for maintaining safety, order, and the natural environment at summer camps. Their duties often include overseeing campgrounds, enforcing rules, assisting campers and staff, and sometimes leading outdoor activities or educational programs. Rangers play a key role in ensuring that camp facilities are well-maintained and that all campers have a safe and enjoyable experience. They may also respond to emergencies and provide first aid if necessary.

What is the difference between Summer Camp Ranger vs Summer Camp Counselor?

AspectSummer Camp RangerSummer Camp Counselor
Required CredentialsCPR/First Aid certification, sometimes outdoor or environmental certificationsCPR/First Aid certification, youth development training often preferred
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, natural settings, park or camp groundsIndoor and outdoor, activity-based settings with children
Employer & IndustryPublic parks, nature reserves, outdoor education programsSummer camps, recreational organizations, youth programs
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for outdoor safety and environmental rolesFocused on youth engagement and activity supervision

Summer Camp Rangers primarily focus on outdoor safety, environmental education, and maintaining natural areas, requiring certifications like CPR and outdoor safety training. Summer Camp Counselors mainly supervise children, organize activities, and ensure safety during camp sessions. While both roles involve outdoor work and safety certifications, Rangers emphasize environmental stewardship, whereas Counselors focus on youth engagement and activity management.

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Infographic showing various Summer Camp Ranger job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 32% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 42% Temporary, 5% Contract, and 5% Summer. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $33,041 per year, or $15.9 per hour.
Assistant Property Crew

Assistant Property Crew

GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEAST TEXAS

Dallas, TX โ€ข On-site

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

Other

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

About Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas:ย 

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) offers amazing opportunities for talented, forward-thinking individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better.ย 

Here'sย your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girlsโ€™ lives and in the world. At Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, you can build a rewarding career in everything from working hands-on with girls, toย accounting, humanย resourcesย and project management, toย marketing, researchโ€”and more.ย 

About Camp Whispering Cedars:

Camp Whispering Cedars, Home of the STEM Center of Excellence, is in Dallas, TX and offers a variety of programming. The property sleeps approximately 120 people.ย During the summer, Camp offers sleepaway camping options for rental groups as well as Day Camp experiences.ย Ages range from 8-18year-olds.ย 

Summer Assistant Camp Rangerย work seasonย runsย end of May toย endย of July 2026, with some positions available for more limited periods of time.ย Assistantย Property Crewย will be paid an hourly rate and work up to 29 hours per week. Schedule will adjust from Sun-Wed or Mon-Thurs depending on the camp schedule that week.ย ย 

Job summary:ย ย ย 

The Assistant to the Camp Ranger plays a key role in supporting the overall operations, safety, and upkeep of Camp Whispering Cedars, a 90-acre year-round camp in South Dallas and home to the STEM Center ofย Excellence. Working under the direction of the Camp Ranger, this positionย assistsย with the daily maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment, and camp infrastructure. This role also supports facility preparations for campers, staff, and guests throughout summer camp.ย 

The Assistant to the Camp Ranger will perform a wide range of hands-on maintenance and groundskeeping tasks, contribute to camp readiness, andย assistย with safety checks and emergency responses as needed. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, values teamwork, and wants to make a direct impact in a mission-driven, girl-focused environment.ย 

Primary responsibilitiesย include:

Property Maintenance and Groundskeepingย ย 

  • Routine checks of buildings to make sureย areaย is clean and trash is thrown away.ย ย 

  • Stock cleaning supplies or other materials at buildings that are being used.ย ย 

  • Assistย with other property maintenance needed from Camp Ranger.ย 

  • Mow andย weedwackย areas around property andย assistย with landscaping needs inย courtyard.ย 

Minimumย requirements:ย 

  • 1โ€“2ย years experienceย in facilities maintenance, landscaping, construction, or related field preferredย 

  • High school diploma or GEDย requiredย 

  • Ability toย lift upย to 50ย lbsย and perform physical tasks for extended periodsย 

  • Willingness to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditionsย 

  • Commitment to the mission of Girl Scouts and a desire to support youth developmentย 

  • Upon employment, must register as an adult member of Girl Scouts and subscribe to the Girl Scout Promise and Lawย 

  • Attendance is an essential job requirement, including availability on weekends and evenings during camp eventsย 

  • Must complete and pass a criminal background checkย 

Must abstain from:ย ย 

  • Use of tobacco products, herbal intoxicants (CBD, THC, gummies, etc.), vaping and electronic cigarettes, alcohol, illegal drugs, firearms, and fireworks while on camp property or while on duty, plus abstain fromย possessingย on camp property and from returning to camp under the influence of any such substancesย ย 

  • Use of explicit language or harmful languageย ย 

  • Volatile expressions of emotionย ย 

  • Romantic or sexual activity on camp, no public display of affectionย ย 

  • Wearing clothing that features alcohol, drugs, or harmful topics or languageย ย 

  • Sharing or discussing private, adult issues with campersย ย 

  • Using (engaging with) cell phone while on duty (Counselor phones can be kept in administrative building and used during scheduled staff break time away from campers, plus we have a radio system for camp communication and emergencies)ย ย 

Our organizationโ€™s cultural values:ย 

  • We are relevant.ย 

  • We strive for equity.ย 

  • We put our stakeholders first.ย 

  • We collaborate to get the best results.ย 

  • We own our work.ย 

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderย identityย or age.ย 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:ย 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ย 

Use ofย hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to work both indoors and outdoors. Significant sitting, standing, physical activity, and ability to walk extensively around a large camp property (1,300 acres). Must be able to withstand prolonged work hours.ย Mustย be able to thrive in an environment with regular exposure to large groups of youth and high noise levels. Ability to lift and carry and/or move up to 45 pounds.ย