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Camping and Boating Advisor

Boise, ID ยท On-site

$17 - $25/hr

We value excellence, integrity, and hard work from every employee to deliver Bretz's high standards ... Embrace the thrill of demonstrating the latest RVs, camping accessories, and boating gear ...

Camping and Boating Advisor

Boise, ID ยท On-site

$17 - $25/hr

We value excellence, integrity, and hard work from every employee to deliver Bretz's high standards ... Embrace the thrill of demonstrating the latest RVs, camping accessories, and boating gear ...

Camping Team Lead

Duluth, MN ยท On-site

$19 - $21.75/hr

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds constantly, may occasionally move and lift objects up to 100 pounds or more (utilizing a team lift as needed) * Occasionally work in tight and ...

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds constantly, may occasionally move and lift objects up to 100 pounds or more (utilizing a team lift as needed) * Occasionally work in tight and ...

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds constantly, may occasionally move and lift objects up to 100 pounds or more (utilizing a team lift as needed) * Occasionally work in tight and ...

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How much do work camping jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for work camping in the United States is $22.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Work Camping job?

A Work Camping job is a position where individuals or couples exchange labor for a campsite and sometimes additional compensation. These jobs are common in campgrounds, RV parks, national parks, and seasonal tourist destinations. Duties can range from maintenance and guest services to office work and campground hosting. Many positions provide free or discounted RV sites, while some also include wages or other perks. Work Camping is popular among retirees, full-time RVers, and seasonal travelers looking to offset travel costs while enjoying scenic locations.

What are the living and working arrangements typically like for Work Campers?

Work Campers often live on-site at campgrounds or parks, with employers commonly providing a campsite, hookups, or discounted rates as part of the compensation. Daily responsibilities can range from groundskeeping, maintenance, and guest services to administrative tasks, depending on the location's needs and the Work Camper's skills. While some positions are solo, many Work Campers work as couples or small teams, fostering a close-knit environment. The role provides opportunities to travel, build lasting relationships, and gain diverse experience in hospitality and outdoor operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Work Camping position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Work Camper, you need basic maintenance skills, customer service experience, and a strong work ethic, often paired with flexibility in schedules and living arrangements. Familiarity with campground management systems, RV equipment, and general outdoor tools is beneficial. Adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and strong interpersonal communication are essential soft skills for excelling in this role. These qualifications ensure Work Campers can handle varied responsibilities efficiently while creating a positive environment for guests and coworkers.

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Infographic showing various Work Camping job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Full Time, 65% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 5% Summer. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,241 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Teen Village Lead Staff

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF DENVER

Elbert, CO โ€ข On-site

$2K - $2K/wk

Temporary

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

The JCC Ranch Camp is not just the Denver JCC's overnight summer camp, it's also one of the best places to work during the summer. As a staff member, Ranch Camp will become your home away from home as you work to create a community where people can thrive. You're a hero to your campers; you have the chance to do something you really care about and have a whole lot of fun doing it. Your experience as a staff member is just as important to us as our campers' experience. That being said: We're here to serve kids and make sure they are in the safest environment possible while having the time of their lives.
First and foremost, all our staff are madrichim or counselors.
All Cabin Staff Responsibilities
  • Take care of your campers by prioritizing their physical, social, and emotional health, safety, and well-being.
  • Work as a team with your co-staff to make sure every day runs smoothly and to the schedule, and complete daily camper notes.
  • Create a community that you want to be a part of and that you want campers to be a part of.
  • Include everyone and make sure everyone is included.
  • Jump into the camp life: ride horses, swim, camp, play games, sing songs, roast s'mores, be ready to do everything the campers do!
  • Know where your campers are and what they are doing all the time.
  • Care for the campers and manage camper behaviors using the tools you learn in Staff Orientation week (We'll go over positive behavior management techniques, enforcing appropriate safety policies, emergency procedures, camp rules, and more.)
  • Be flexible and adaptable because things change quickly at camp. You have to be able to roll with it.
  • Live in a bunk with your co-staff and your campers.
  • Fill out daily Camper Bunk Notes to track campers' physical and emotional health, cabin social dynamics, and overall camper wellbeing.
  • And other duties and responsibilities as assigned: you might need to make your campers' dreams of a beach themed ice-cream campfire song session come true or become your favorite legendary Pokรฉmon for an evening program.

But our staff aren't just counselors. We want you to do what matters to you while you're at camp.
Want to spend your summer outside, exploring the back country of Colorado and climbing mountains? We have a job for you. Does spending the morning playing soccer and the afternoon creating art make your heart happy? We have a job for you. Want to design a rocket that can make grilled cheese, but also land on Mars? We probably have a job for you, let's talk.
Trips Staff Responsibilities
  • As a madrichim, you will work as a team with co-staff, ensuring that all our campers have an experience of a lifetime that keeps them coming back for the years to come.
  • Make sure that everything is functioning as it should on the trip and at camp- cleanliness/organization, friendships/social dynamic, routines and rituals, etc.
  • Shape the daily routines and rituals campers follow with their tripmates.
  • Support campers in their day-to-day life on the trail including helping to facilitate personal care routines, providing programmatic adaptations, guiding transitions, providing sensory breaks, mediating conflict resolution, and implement universal supports daily and tier 2 supports as needed.
  • Work on an individual level with campers who have identified needs, such as cognitive, social-emotional, psychological, physical and behavioral needs, to carry out camper care plans and ensure accommodations in care plans are implemented effectively.
  • Have flexibility to step in to help other cabin groups who may need extra daily support.
  • Manage crisis intervention with campers as needed, such as major dysregulation, emotional/mental health struggles, and sensory overload.
  • As a guide on the Teen Village trip, you will take the lead role in leading a 21-day trip (9 - 10 days of backpacking and 9 - 10 days of whitewater rafting, climbing, volunteering and trail work, camping, and other outdoor adventure activities) with a group of up to 12 campers and 2 co-staff.
  • You will build campers' personal skills; bond the group of campers together and give them the tools they need to be self-sufficient while camping.
  • Assist in assessing trip intensity and adjusting in real time to fit camper needs.
  • Facilitate meal preparation in the backcountry allowing campers to learn how to cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner while on the trail and camping.
  • Help campers develop backcountry camping and survival skills.
  • Drive 15 passenger Turtle Top Bus (must be 21).
  • Assist with issuing and return of gear to ensure gear is in good repair.
  • Ensure camper safety through conscientious decision making.
  • Work with your Unit Heads and co-staff to create multiple programs each day for campers on and off the trail that are safe, fun, and memorable. Run the programs while on the trail.
  • Act as the primary point person for communication to and from basecamp both summarizing events occurring on trips to basecamp and passing communication effectively to field staff from basecamp.
  • From recognizing something like hiking their first 14er or a negative social interaction between campers, you always know what's happening in their bunk. Nothing slips through the cracks.

Finally, all staff must be able to attend staff orientations and be available to live at camp for the summer season. While we prefer staff to work for the entire summer, we understand if you can't and encourage you to apply if you can work at least 5 - 6 weeks of our summer season.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Physical Demands: This job requires the incumbent to have operative auditory and visual functioning. Employee must also be able to walk upwards of two (2) miles each day, including use of stairs and uneven terrain. Employee may also stand, sit in chairs or on the ground, run, and swim. Employee may lift or body block campers when necessary. Additionally, all trips staff must be able to hike on uneven terrain at high elevations while carrying a 50 - 60 lbs. backpack for extended durations of over five miles per day.
Work Environment: Working conditions may include being in indoor, often loud, spaces and spending extended time outdoors under the sun. Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, sometimes stressful environment while maintaining the standard of care.
Qualifications and Requirements
Basic Qualifications
  • Must have a valid driver's license and ability to transport campers using company vehicles as needed.
  • Two years' experience with group facilitation of teenagers with the ability to instill confidence in and lead others
  • One year of prior experience leading and/or guiding backpacking trips or three years of personal experience planning all aspects of backpacking trips
  • Current Wilderness First Responder certification (training provided if needed)
  • Ability to use SatPhone and Spot Device
  • Satisfactorily fulfill requirements for employment at the Staenberg-Loup JCC, including background screening, three references, documentation, and compliance with CDHS law.
  • Must be high-energy, enthusiastic, creative, and open-minded!

Preferred Qualifications:
  • One year of previous experience in a camp environment
  • First Aid and CPR Certifications (training provided if needed)
  • Bachelor's degree or degree in progress in outdoor education, psychology, social work, education, or other related field or equivalent experience

Benefits Overview
This is a seasonal job and is therefore ineligible for benefits.
Please note: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility which will ever be required of an employee in this position; however, the employee will be held responsible for all duties assigned.
The Jewish Community Center values diversity and inclusiveness and is an equal opportunity employer.