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How much do summer nature jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer nature in Riverside, CA is $16.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.04 and $18.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Summer Nature jobs?

Summer Nature jobs are seasonal positions that involve working outdoors in natural settings, such as parks, camps, nature centers, or conservation areas. These jobs can include roles like camp counselor, park ranger assistant, outdoor educator, or conservation crew member. They typically focus on environmental education, habitat maintenance, or leading activities for children and visitors. Summer Nature jobs are ideal for individuals who enjoy working outside, have a passion for nature, and want to gain hands-on experience in the environmental field.

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

AspectSummer NatureSummer Camp Counselor
Required CredentialsBasic outdoor skills, environmental knowledgeFirst aid, child supervision, activity planning
Work EnvironmentNatural settings, parks, nature reservesCampgrounds, recreational facilities, outdoor settings
Employer & IndustryEnvironmental organizations, nature centersSummer camps, youth programs
Common Search IntentNature activities, outdoor educationChild supervision, camp activities

Summer Nature roles focus on outdoor environmental education and conservation, often involving guiding visitors or leading nature-based activities. Summer Camp Counselors primarily supervise children, organize camp activities, and ensure safety. While both roles are outdoors and involve leadership, Summer Nature emphasizes environmental knowledge, whereas Summer Camp Counselors focus on child engagement and supervision.

What are some common challenges faced by Summer Nature Camp Counselors and how can they be addressed?

Summer Nature Camp Counselors often encounter challenges such as managing diverse groups of children in an outdoor setting, adapting to rapidly changing weather conditions, and ensuring safety during hands-on nature activities. Effective communication, preparedness with contingency plans, and strong teamwork are essential for overcoming these challenges. Counselors benefit from training in first aid, conflict resolution, and outdoor leadership, which help them create a positive, engaging, and safe environment for campers.

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

To thrive as a Summer Nature Camp Counselor, you need a solid understanding of environmental education, outdoor safety, and child supervision, often supported by CPR/First Aid certification and experience working with youth. Familiarity with outdoor activity equipment, basic first aid kits, and curriculum planning tools is commonly required. Strong communication, leadership, and adaptability help counselors engage campers and respond effectively to changing situations. These skills ensure a safe, educational, and enjoyable experience for campers while fostering respect for nature.
What cities near Riverside, CA are hiring for Summer Nature jobs? Cities near Riverside, CA with the most Summer Nature job openings:
Infographic showing various Summer Nature job openings in Riverside, CA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 34% Full Time, 33% Temporary, and 33% Summer. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $34,471 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Summer 2026 Thousand Pines Recreation Staff

Trademark Camping

Crestline, CA โ€ข On-site

Other

Posted 15 days ago

Be an early applicant


Job description

Salary: $330 to $420 Weekly Rate

Summer 2026 Recreation Staff : General Staff, Leads, and Supervisors


Recreation Summer Staff- looking to fill 12 positions: The Recreation Staff are responsible for running Thousand Pines recreation venues and shops. This includes helpingrun recreation activities, opening/closing procedures, maintaining/ordering supplies, daily operations, providing for safety, and ongoing maintenance.



Recreation Summer Leads - looking to fill 9 positions:Recreation leads are responsible for ensuring the overall experience of our guests and staff at theirvenue, with a high emphasis on excellence and safety.

Recreation Summer Supervisors - looking to fill 2 positions: The Recreation Summer Supervisor assists the Recreation Department in the running of allrecreational venues and shops in a way that provides an excellent experience for guestsand staff.


Season runs from mid-May to mid-August, with a tentative start date of May 31st to August 9th. End of Summer dates to be determined with the potential to stay after summer season at an hourly rate.


Thousand Pines requires that staff be 18 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent.


Overview


Do you want to be part of bringing fun to camp ministry? Do you want to get paid to play? Then come and join the Recreation Team! The Recreation Staff are responsible for running Thousand Pines recreation venues and shops. This includes helpingrun recreation activities, opening/closing procedures, maintaining/ordering supplies, daily operations, providing for safety, and ongoing maintenance.


All jobs listed are Summer Seasonal full time. We require you to live on-site for the dates listed. The pay rate is $330-$420 (DOE) plus food and housing.


Thank you for your interest in Thousand Pines Christian Camp and ConferenceCenter!


Thousand Pines is a 240 acre site located in the beautiful San Bernardino national Forest at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Although Thousand Pinesis surrounded by a great natural beauty and great recreational opportunities,our primary goal is to see our campers come to know, in a real and personalway, the saving grace of Jesus Christ. It is our passion to see lives changed!


We are always looking for quality people who want to serve Christ and seelives changed as much as we do. Everything we do at Thousand Pines washing dishes, cleaning cabins, counseling students - seeks to point our camperstoward the message of Gods love. We also seek to facilitate your spiritualgrowth through regular staff worship and sharing. When you join the MinistryTeam at Thousand Pines you join a family of believers that seek to continuallybe more like Jesus. We want to share your victories, defeats, joys and tears andto help you grow in your walk with the Lord!


Thank you for your interest in Thousand Pines. We will be praying for you asyou seek Gods leading.


TM Camping Statement of Faith


The Statement Of Faith outlines the beliefs of TM Camping . All beliefs are listed and founded in God's Word, the Bible.


Preamble


TM Camping , in accordance with the historic Baptist tradition, hold to Believers Baptism by Immersion, Liberty of Conscience, the Separation of Church and state, and the Priesthood of the Believer. We also affirm the following distinctive which need emphasis at the present time:


I. THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE


The Bible is the inspired, authoritative and infallible Word of God and is our sole rule of faith and practice. It is the standard by which all human conduct and creeds should be tried.


II. THE TRINITY


There is only one true and living God who is manifested in three eternal and coequal person; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God possesses holiness, omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, love, mercy, and all other perfections. All humankind owed to Him supreme faith and obedience.


III. HUMANKIND


Humankind has been created in the image of God but through Adams fall is now sinful, lost and condemned. By deliberate choice all participate in sin which is open rebellion to Gods law. Notwithstanding the fall, all human life through creation has value and dignity.


IV. JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH


Human beings can be forgiven of sin and justified solely through the redeeming work of Jesus Christ who died for sinners and rose again from the dead. Only by repentance from sin and faith in Jesus Christ the Lord can acceptance with God be attained.


V. REGENERATION


Regeneration is the work of the Holy Spirit by which the believer receives a new nature from God. Christian growth or sanctification is the continuation of the new life principle which begins in the new birth.


VI. THE CHURCH


The church in its widest sense includes all believers of all ages. The church is manifested visibly in the local body of baptized believers who covenant together to worship, observe the ordinances, and evangelize.


VII. HUMAN DESTINY


Jesus Christ will eventually return visibly at which time He will raise the dead and judge all people. Believers will enjoy an eternal state of blessedness in heaven while unbelievers will experience eternal separation from God in hell.


VIII. EVANGELISM AND SOCIAL CONCERN


The church has been called to preach the gospel so that individual people can receive salvation. Also the church is to become involved in the improvement of society by advocating biblical principles which militate against poverty, racism, violence, and all forms of injustice against humankind.


IX. HUMAN SEXUALITY


Gods design is that man and woman either be joined together in a perpetual monogamous relationship or live in a single state. Extra-marital sex, adultery and homosexuality are inconsistent with biblical teaching.


Faith History


At TM Camping we desire to have a distinctly Christian atmosphere and influence. Though campers and attendees come from many Christian and non-Christian backgrounds, all are included in chapel services, prayer, devotions, etc. Ministry team members participate in leading campers, attendees and other staff in these and other Christian activities. In addition, no matter where one works, all staff are expected to live exemplary Christian lives before campers and staff alike.


In applying for a ministry staff or management position, you are subscribing to a high moral, ethical and spiritual life style and give assurance that you will try to lead campers and staff, in both word and deed, to practical, real faith for themselves. Therefore, to help us better understand your beliefs and Christian experience, please answer the following questions in your own words.


Applicant Statement


I certify that all information provided in order to apply for and secure work with the employer is true, complete and correct.


I understand that any information provided by me that is found to be false, incomplete or misrepresented in any respect, will be sufficient cause to (i) cancel further consideration of this application, or (ii) immediately discharge me from TM Camping's service, whenever it is discovered.


I expressly authorize, without reservation, the employer, its representatives, employees or agents to contact and obtain information from all references (personal and professional), employers, public agencies, licensing authorities and educational institutions and to otherwise verify the accuracy of all information provided by me in this application, resume, or job interview. I hereby waive any and all rights and claims I may have regarding the employer, its agents, employees or representatives, for seeking, gathering, and using such information in the employment process and all other persons, corporations or organizations for furnishing such information about me.


I understand that the employer does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law.


It is my understanding that TM Camping is an at-will employer and by understanding this is has been explained to me that if I am hired, I understand that I am free to resign at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, and the employer reserves the same right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, except as may be required by law. This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period or definite duration. I understand that no supervisor or representative of the employer is authorized to make any assurances to the contrary and that no implied oral or written agreements contrary to the foregoing express language are valid unless they are in writing and signed by myself and the Camps Executive Director.


I also understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States and that federal immigration laws require me to complete an I-9 Form in this regard. I agree to a background check, fingerprinting and on-going drug testing.


Thank you for applying to be a part of the TM Camping Ministry Team!


The work done here influences eternity! We are excited about how God is using our ministry to impact people and other ministries throughout the world. If you are hired, we hope that as you get to know us and experience Gods work here, you will love this ministry as much as we do!


We seek to be a group of people who care for our guests and work as a team. It is our desire that every employee and their entire family feel part of the ministry team here at TM Camping . It is important that all employees share the mission and values of TM Camping . We hope that all our employees adopt and advance them as their own.


Specifically, TM Camping's mission is the following:


TM Camping exists to help people see, know and experience God.


Our values are:


Integrity


Integrity is doing the right thing even when nobody is watching.


Safety


We will seek to protect the safety of our guests and staff.


Attitude


Character is realized not so much in words as in attitude and in actions.


Saying YES!


We will seek to say yes to our guests whenever possible.


Excellence (Exceeding our guests expectations)


Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.


Teamwork


Together we can accomplish the extraordinary.


Initiative/Follow Through


What can I do to make it better?


Out-of-the-box Thinking


Can it be done better, more creatively, less expensively?


Fun


The most wasted of all days is one without laughter- E.E. Cummings


Sincerely,


Michael Encoe


Camp Director