Every summer, thousands of staff from around the world head to America to take part in what many call the best summer job ever – working at a USA Summer Camp. With so many different camp jobs available, there’s a role for every personality, passion, and skillset.

Whether you’re into sports, performing arts, outdoor adventure, or prefer being behind the scenes, there’s a place for you at camp. Camps are always looking for fresh talent and creative ways to keep their campers entertained, so the opportunities are endless. Here’s a look at some of the most popular USA Summer Camp jobs – and remember, this is just a small selection of what’s on offer!

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Lifeguard

Lifeguard at a USA Summer Camp

Pools, lakes, and waterfronts are at the heart of camp life, and lifeguards are essential to keeping them safe. If you’re a strong swimmer, you could land a summer job as a lifeguard. Some camps even pay for you to arrive early and complete a Red Cross Lifeguard Qualification – a certificate you’ll keep for two years.

Performing Arts Instructor

Performing arts instructor at a USA Summer Camp

Love the spotlight? From singing and dancing to acting and stage crew, performing arts jobs at camp let you share your passion with campers while helping them build confidence and creativity. Whether you’re leading rehearsals or teaching stage tech, your job is to make camp productions unforgettable.

Football (Soccer) Coach

Football (Soccer) coach at a USA Summer Camp

Soccer is huge in the USA, and many camps look for international coaches to bring their experience. If you’ve played on a team, coached before, or hold a qualification (like FA Level 1/2 or UEFA), you could spend your summer teaching tactics, running matches, and even joining camp tournaments.

Photographer & Videographer

Photographer videographer at a USA Summer Camp

Got a creative eye? Camps need photographers and videographers to capture the magic of summer – from colour wars to everyday activities. Parents love receiving updates, and camps use your work for websites and social media, giving you professional experience to add to your portfolio.

Ropes Specialist

Ropes Specialist at a USA Summer Camp

Adventure awaits! Ropes Specialists help campers conquer climbing walls, zip wires, Tarzan swings, and high ropes courses. If you’re outdoorsy and love a challenge, this is your chance to teach resilience, courage, and fun – all while spending your summer in the treetops.

Music Teacher

music teacher at a USA Summer Camp

Whether you play guitar, piano, or brass, camps with music programmes need instructors to teach a wide range of instruments and styles. From group lessons to one-to-one coaching, you’ll help campers discover their sound and build confidence in their musical abilities.

Horse Riding Instructor

Horse Rising Instructor at a USA Summer Camp

If you love horses, working at camp’s stables could be your dream job. You’ll teach campers to ride, look after the horses, and spend your summer in the saddle. Having qualifications like BHS Stage 1/2 is a big plus, but passion and experience go a long way.

Tennis Coach

Tennis Instructor at a USA Summer Camp

Tennis is a camp favourite, with opportunities to coach both beginners and advanced players. Camps often run specialist coaching programmes, so if you have experience or LTA qualifications, you’ll be in high demand.

Swimming Instructor

Swimming Instructor at a USA Summer Camp

If you’re qualified to teach swimming, camps will snap you up. From helping beginners feel confident in the water to refining strokes like butterfly and freestyle, you’ll be making a real difference while enjoying long summer days at the pool.

Camp Counsellor

Camp Counsellor at a USA Summer Camp

Camp Counsellors are the heartbeat of camp. You’ll live in a cabin with campers, support them throughout the day, and join in with activities. No specific qualifications are needed – just energy, positivity, and a genuine love of working with kids.

Support Staff

Support staff at a USA Summer Camp

Prefer a behind-the-scenes role? Support staff jobs are just as important – working in the kitchen, maintaining camp facilities, or helping with admin. These roles often come with higher pay and still give you the chance to soak up the camp experience.

Endless Possibilities

Endless possibilities at a USA Summer Camp

These are just a few of the typical USA Summer Camp jobs you could do – but camps offer so much more, from archery to arts & crafts, sailing to dance. Whatever your skills, there’s a role for you.

Spending your summer working at a USA Summer Camp is about more than just a job – it’s about adventure, personal growth, and creating memories that last a lifetime.

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