International Summer Camp Staff

ENDLESS HORIZONS•Harrisonburg, VA

About The Position

Camp Horizons hires international staff for summer camp roles, primarily as counselors. International staff must obtain a legal U.S. working visa and are hired through listed international staff recruitment agencies. Staff must be at least 18 years old, at least one year out of high school, complete the application and screening/interview process, obtain any required training or certifications before arrival, and work the required dates, including pre-camp staff training. Counselors live in cabins, teach activities, and help lead camp-wide programs. They act in place of parents by supporting campers’ personal care, cabin responsibilities, safety, health, and wellbeing. Counselors teach new skills, help campers improve, encourage teamwork, and supervise campers in activities. Areas include aquatics, creative arts, performing arts, equestrian, outdoors, natural world, and sports. Training is provided. Certain roles require or prefer current certifications from reputable, nationally recognized providers. Employment dates are May 30 through August 14, 2027, for leadership staff, and June 2 through August 14, 2027, for non-leadership staff. Staff work six days per week, with two hours off each day and 24 hours off each week. Compensation is a flat summer contract rate based on agreed work weeks and relevant active certifications. It is paid through biweekly stipends, with the remaining balance paid at the end of the summer or an agreed end date. First-year international staff compensation is determined by their visa-coordinating agency. Listed base summer contract rates include $4,015 for activity leads, $4,510 for coordinators, and $2,900 for support staff; seasonal directors’ pay is commensurate with certifications and experience. Additional weekly pay is listed for village or leadership camp lead roles and certain certifications.

Requirements

All staff must be at least 18 years old and at least one year out of high school.
Submit an application and successfully complete the screening/interview process.
International staff must have a legal working visa for the United States.
Obtain certifications or training required for the desired position before arriving at camp.
Counselors should have experience and a desire to work with children, along with expertise in the specific activities offered.
Aquatics staff must be certified lifeguards.
Horseback staff must have First Aid/CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Aquatics staff: Lifeguard certification, including First Aid and CPR, is preferred before camp starts.
Aquatics staff: Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification is preferred.
Outdoors staff: First Aid/CPR certification is preferred; training is available.
Horseback staff: First Aid/CPR training is available.

Responsibilities

Complete the application and successfully pass the screening/interview process.
Obtain required position-specific training and certifications before arriving at camp.
Work the required employment dates, including pre-camp staff training.
Counselors live in cabins and help lead camp-wide programs.
Support campers with personal care, cabin responsibilities, and getting along with cabin mates.
Teach activities and help campers develop skills and teamwork while ensuring their safety.
Ensure campers eat enough, drink enough water, and get enough sleep.
Aquatics staff oversee aquatics programs and activities at the camp pool and lake.
Equestrian staff teach riding lessons, lead trail rides, care for horses, and maintain the stable.
Staff work six days per week, with two hours off daily and 24 hours off weekly.