Full-Time Employment Opportunities
Start a professional career at Roughing It
Join our team and start a professional career at Roughing It. Our full-time staff is comprised of 4-6 employees who work on a year-round basis and dedicate their time to working with children and providing them with fun and educational summer camp programs. We look forward to welcoming new team members who have similar goals and understand the value of summer camp for children.
Professional Level Careers
Employees in professional level careers at Roughing It are senior administrators who are responsible for planning, preparing, and recruiting staff and campers for Roughing It programs. These employees work with the owner/directors of Roughing It to ensure we provide the very highest level of camp program for our campers. During the off-season, our career professionals organize, develop, and market summer programs. During our high paced summer season, senior administrators supervisors programs and ensure their success.
Career position requirements:
- Obtain one or more Instructor Certifications
- Obtain Advanced First Aid Certification (First Responder)
- 50-55 hour weeks during the summer season
- Willing to become active in the camping profession (American Camp Association)
- Participating in professional development courses
- Working at occasional weekend and evening camper/staff recruitment events during the off-season
- Becoming an American Camp Association Standards Visitor
- Limited vacation during the summer camp season
Summer Employment - The BEST Way to Qualify for Year-Round Positions
A great way to qualify for one of our career positions is to complete a summer on seasonal staff that demonstrate leadership and teaching skills. Our Day Camp Group Counselor and Administrative positions are ideal for beginning this track.
Additional Items That Are Especially Desirable for Career Candidates
The following items are desirable for applicants for career positions at Roughing It:
- American Camp Association Standards Visitor
- Advanced First Aid Qualifications (First Responder, EMT, Paramedic)
- American Red Cross WSI (Water Safety Instructor)
- Riding Instructor Certification (CHA, HAS, AHSA, USPC)
- Service as officer or on committee of American Camp Association
Roughing It Personnel Policies and Dress Code
How To Apply
To apply, send resume and cover letter to jobs@roughingit.com.
We are hiring! Currently open positions:
Full-Time Professional Camp Administrator
The Full-Time Professional Camp Administrator is responsible for recruiting campers and staff for Roughing It camp programs. They are supervised by the Camp Owner/Directors and collaborates closely with the Assistant Director, Marketing Coordinator, Personnel Coordinator, and Transportation Coordinator. There are specific performance objectives for both camper recruitment and staff recruitment upon which an annual performance bonus is based.
Management Intern
This is a great option for students looking to gain insight and develop the business skills required “behind the scenes” to run a successful recreation and outdoor program. You will gain experience with camp systems and will be well trained in customer service and problem solving. The intern must commit to working through the upcoming summer.