Work at Camp
Deliver impactful outdoor programming
When you work at camp, you'll develop communication skills and creativity as you collaborate with other staff members and engage with campers. You'll model compassion and improve problem-solving skills, managing a group of campers and leading camp activities. You'll help resolve camper conflicts and guide campers as they navigate new experiences away from home.
Staff must be 18 years of age by their start date and can not be enrolled in high school for the next school year.
View employment dates and available positions.
Application Process
- Browse our camp positions and apply to any that interest you. You may apply to more than one position on the same application.
- Returning staff are interviewed beginning in November each year. New staff interviews are conducted on a rolling basis beginning in January. Interviews may be virtual or in-person.
- After your interview, we will reach out with next steps. Job offers are made after we hear back from your references.
Employment Dates
| Camp Cloud Rim | Employment Dates – 2023 |
|---|---|
| Waterfront & Lifeguard Training | June 5-7 |
| Administrative/Director Positions | June 8 - August 12 |
| All Staff Positions | June 12 - August 12 |
| Trefoil Ranch | Employment Dates – 2023 |
|---|---|
| Challenge Course Training | May 29 - June 2 |
| Administrative/Director Positions | May 28 - August 11 |
| Equestrian Positions | May 29 - August 17 |
| All Staff Positions | June 5 - August 11 |
Counselor Positions 
Camp Counselor 
- Location: Camp Cloud Rim, Trefoil Ranch
- Camp counselors provide a quality program, supervise a group of 6-24 campers during their stay, teach and lead basic camp programs, and assist program staff in other program areas.
- Salary: $400/week
Head Counselor
- Location: Camp Cloud Rim, Trefoil Ranch
- Experience true leadership by guiding and empowering other counselors and campers. Oversee the campers and counselors in program groups, act as a liaison between staff, campers, and administration, and lead camp programing.
- Requirements: Related industry experience, supervisory experience
- Salary: $425/week
Aquatics Positions
Waterfront Director
- Location: Camp Cloud Rim
- The waterfront director will supervise the waterfront counselors, oversee the safety and operation of the waterfront program, develop waterfront programs and curriculums, and perform lifeguard duties and in-service trainings.
- Requirements: Lifeguard certification, supervisory experience
- Salary: $450/week
Waterfront Counselor (Lifeguard)
- Location: Camp Cloud Rim
- Provide quality programming for 12-32 campers at the lake. You will supervise free lake time, perform lifeguard duties, and teach and lead watercraft lessons to girls including canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and sailing. This position will assist in the units and kitchen when not at the waterfront.
- Requirements: Lifeguard certification (training opportunity provided)
- Salary: $400/week
Equestrian Positions
Equestrian Director
- Location: Trefoil Ranch
- The equestrian director is responsible for the supervising the equestrian staff, overseeing the safety and operation of the horse stables and horseback riding program, and managing a comprehensive horseback riding curriculum.
- Requirements: Supervisory experience, extensive experience with horse programming or certification
- Salary: $475/week
Assistant Equestrian Director
- Location: Trefoil Ranch
- Assist in the overall operation of the horse stables and horseback riding program. The Assistant Equestrian Director is responsible for the ground school program and curriculum in addition to the Wrangler-in-Training program.
- Requirements: Supervisory experience, extensive experience with horse programming or certification
- Salary: $425/week
Wrangler
- Location: Trefoil Ranch
- Assist in the overall operation of the horse stables and horseback riding program alongside the Equestrian Director and Assistant Equestrian Director, with a focus on the health and wellbeing of the horses in our herd.
- Requirements: Extensive equestrian experience and knowledge
- Salary: $400/week
Riding Counselor
- Location: Trefoil Ranch
- Provide quality programming for 6-30 campers at the stables. Teach and lead lessons to multiple groups each day including riding lessons, ground school lessons, and stable chores. This position will assist in the units and kitchen when not at program areas.
- Salary: $400/week
Program and Arts Positions
Art Director
- Location: Camp Cloud Rim
- The Art Director is responsible for overseeing the art programs and curriculums at Camp Cloud Rim. Curriculums include pottery, drawing, painting, and general arts and crafts.
- Requirements: Experience in art programming, extensive ceramics background preferred
- Salary: $425/week
High Adventure Director
- Location: Camp Cloud Rim
- The High Adventure Director is responsible for overseeing the safety and operation of the high adventure programs at Cloud Rim: backpacking/overnights and rock climbing.
- Requirements: Experience in high adventure program areas
- Salary: $425/week
Program Counselor
- Location: Trefoil Ranch
- Program Counselors are responsible for supporting program coordinators in various programs at Trefoil Ranch. When not assisting with programs, this position is scheduled to be in units supporting general counselors and providing a helping hand in the kitchen when needed.
- Salary: $400/week
Camp Leadership and Administration
Assistant Camp Director
- Location: Camp Cloud Rim, Trefoil Ranch
- Assist the Camp Director with the overall operation of camp including supervising staff, assisting with daily and weekly scheduling, managing incidents, conducting meetings, completing paperwork, and assisting around the camp as needed.
- Requirements: Previous overnight summer camp experience, supervisory experience
- Salary: $500/week
Program Director
- Location: Camp Cloud Rim
- Assist the Camp Director in the development, implementation, evaluation, and administration of camp. This position plans and provides themed programming and manages the High Adventure Director, Art Director, and Waterfront Director.
- Requirements: Previous overnight summer camp experience, supervisory experience
- Salary: $475/week
Program Coordinator
- Location: Trefoil Ranch
- Program coordinators are responsible for overseeing the safety and operations of various programs at Trefoil Ranch: high and low ropes course, archery, hatchet throwing, woodworking, art, biking, and more.
- Requirements: Experience in program areas
- Salary: $425/week
Health Supervisor
- Location: Camp Cloud Rim, Trefoil Ranch
- The Health Supervisor oversees the care and safety of the entire camp community including distributing daily medications, assessing camp and staff health needs, administering first aid, responding to camp medical emergencies, and assisting the administrative team as needed.
- Requirements: Registered Nurse preferred; WFA, WFR, EMT or higher qualification required
- Salary: $735-$1,000/week
MESH (Mental, Emotional, and Social Health) Specialist/Health Assistant
- Location: Camp Cloud Rim, Trefoil Ranch
- The MESH Specialist will support the duties of the Health Supervisor, cover when they are on break, and will act as a resource for campers and staff who need support for challenges relating to mental, emotional, and social health.
- Requirements: Currently enrolled or graduated from a clinical mental health counselor program, or a documented background in psychology, social work, or similar
- Salary: $400/week
Business Manager
- Location: Camp Cloud Rim, Trefoil Ranch
- Oversee the administrative tasks of camp by answering the phones, sorting camp mail and packages, assisting with the camp store, managing social media, and purchasing program supplies.
- Requirements: Excellent driving record
- Salary: $400/week
Facilities
Maintenance Assistant
- Location: Camp Cloud Rim, Trefoil Ranch
- Assist the Site Manager with various maintenance projects, general cleaning, and camp operation procedures. Tasks include lawn and yard care, site repairs, luggage hauling, housekeeping, and more.
- Requirements: Excellent driving record
- Salary: $15/hour
Resources
Learn what it's like to work at a Girl Scouts of Utah camp, as well as what you'll gain from the experience.
Camp Staff FAQs (PDF)
A sample week at camp (PDF)
Why camp is a real job (PDF)
Why GSU camps (PDF)
