Summer 2027 hiring
Work at camp. Leave with a résumé.
Camp Directors and Counselors at 230+ private clubs nationwide. Small teams, real ownership, a year-round office that has your back, and a competitive salary.
Our unique camps
Every camp is a small team you actually run.
KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. Each location has a KE Camps staff team of one Camp Director and several Camp Counselors. Our staff are the backbone of our programs, so we pride ourselves on giving them an incredible amount of support.
We are looking for dynamic, fun, responsible, creative and dedicated team members for each location. If you love working with children, enjoy staying active and have endless energy, this is the job for you. Before applying, please check your specific camp’s page, as staff must be available for all weeks of camp.
Job descriptions
Two roles, one goal
Additional positions such as Assistant Director, Group Leader, Specialist and Lifeguard may be available at some locations.
Camp Director One per location
The go-to person for all things camp at your club location. Our Camp Directors have real ownership over their camp programs and enjoy infusing their own creativity and talents into their weekly schedules, supported by the KE Camps year-round office all the way.
Qualities we look for
- Ability to help children grow in character, experiences and insights
- Knowledge and expertise in program planning
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to guard the health and well-being of campers at all times
- Capable of sustaining energy for a full day of activities
- Ability to make decisions and adjust plans in real time
- Prior experience working with children in a leadership position
- Effective communication and public speaking
- Enthusiastic, responsible, dependable, consistent, level-headed, flexible and calm
- CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified before summer
Responsibilities
- Provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience
- Supervise daily swim time hands-on, from within the water as needed (lifeguard certification not required)
- Work with and supervise counselors in a supportive manner
- Complete and submit daily and weekly administrative tasks electronically
- Greet families and campers on arrival and orient them to camp
- Establish rules and review emergency procedures
- Manage parent expectations at pick-up and drop-off
- Plan the daily camp schedule and activities; shop for supplies within budget
- Manage issues that arise, including camper behavior and parent concerns
- Check in with the KE Camps office to update them on your camp
Camp Counselor Several per location
An active participant in all camp activities, assisting the Camp Director with daily tasks. Counselors interact with campers throughout the day, helping them make friends, try new things and generally caring for their well-being while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every child.
Qualities we look for
- Ability to help children grow in character, experiences and insights
- Ability to guard the health and well-being of campers at all times
- Capable of sustaining energy for a full day of activities
- Prior experience working with children
- Enthusiastic, responsible, dependable, consistent, level-headed, flexible and calm
- CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified before summer
Responsibilities
- Provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience
- Cooperate with fellow counselors and the Camp Director
- Greet families and campers upon arrival
- Support the Director in establishing rules and emergency procedures
- Participate in all camp activities
- Supervise daily swim time hands-on, from within the water (lifeguard certification not required)
- Help where needed and lead activities when asked
- Complete other duties as assigned
Benefits of working at camp
More than “glorified babysitting.”
Endless leadership and employment skills are cultivated by working at camp, giving our Camp Directors and Counselors the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Even if your career path is business, marketing or another non-child-related industry, the experience translates to any profession.
- Working at camp is a real job
- Translating camp employment to your résumé
- Skills cultivated by camp employment
Resources from the American Camp Association.
C.A.M.P.E.R.S.
The core values of KE Camps
Help our campers SMILE this summer. Your role is integral to making camp meaningful.
Staff testimonials
What last summer’s team says
Joining the KE Camps staff has been one of the best decisions of my life, hands down.I feel so lucky looking forward to coming to work every day for the past four summers.Ally N., Camp DirectorCamp Royal, Long Grove, IL
This job gave me some really helpful skills to bring to college.I had so much fun being a camp counselor and it was great knowing that I played a role in helping a child continue to grow outside of the academic year.Arlette M., Camp CounselorOmaha CC, Omaha, NE
I made a kid’s summer better and that’s really why I took this job.My favorite part of the summer was being told on my last day by a parent that I got her child so excited about camp that he could not wait to come next year.Ellery E., Camp CounselorCamp Tchefuncta, Covington, LA
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