Working at Camp
Are you looking for a meaningful summer job? At SJ, you have the opportunity to make a difference in children’s lives, be a part of a close knit team of counselors, and ride horses while you’re doing it!
We hire over 20 staff every summer to work with the 50+ campers that stay at camp each session. Our staff have a wide range of abilities and responsibilities and there are plenty of opportunities to learn new leadership skills and get certified to teach different activities.
Most of our team are hired as cabin counselors who act as role models, best friends, entertainers, inspirations, big sisters, and “parents” to their cabin group. We also hire riding instructors, cooks, nurses, and maintenance staff.
Because of our small size, we can create a position specifically designed for individuals with a variety of interests or talents. For instance, someone might work in the arts & crafts program for a short time each day, then take a group on a nature hike, teach sign language, or juggling, and then help with gardening, cleaning, or office work. This allows staff the opportunity to try new things, develop skills in a variety of of areas, and to enjoy working with a diverse group of campers and other staff.
You Should Know…
- Dates of employment include nine days of pre-camp training and eight weeks of camp.
- Some pre-season online training is required.
- Partial summer opportunities may also be available. Please inquire if interested.
- Most positions are live-in. Staff cabins house 2-6 staff and CITs (Counselor-in-Training).
- You will have one 24 hour day and one night off per week, plus time off each day to relax. In addition, staff have the opportunity to ride during their time off.
- Once we receive your completed application, we will contact you to discuss salary, answer any questions you may have, and to arrange an in person or virtual interview.
To apply: Click here to fill out our staff application. You can email camp@sjridingcamp.com with any questions.
