Employment Opportunities
We are now accepting applications for the summer of 2025. Open positions include Camp Kitchen positions.
Salary is based upon experience. Room, board and laundry is included.
To be considered for employment, applicants need to be available to work from June 1 through August 16.
In December we will begin accepting counselor applications for the summer of 2026. First year staff salary for the summer of 2025 is $650/week. We expect this amount to increase for the summer of 2026. A bonus of $600 is paid for those with current Life Guard Training. We also reimburse for taking and passing a Life Guard Training course. Assistant Counselor salary for the summer of 2025 is $575/week.
Applicants are required to be at least 18 year old and graduated from high school at least one year prior to the start of the summer.
We look for individuals who want to spend their summer working with children in a structured outdoor setting.
All application materials must be returned in a timely manner to be considered for employment. During the application process we look for individuals who take initiative, are able to follow through and show good attention to detail.
Before submitting your application check that the email addresses for your references are correct and current. Applicants who do not have all three references returned to us in a timely manner will not be considered for employment.
Employers, supervisors, teachers and/or coaches are preferred references. Please do not list parents, relatives or friends as references.
Once you submit a completed application, please check and follow up with emails regarding your application. Our expectation is that emails sent to applicants will be read and responded to in a timely manner.
At this time we do not plan to sponsor visas from applicants outside of the United States.
Please do not have parents, relatives or friends request or check on the status of an application.
Immunizations required for CA schools are also required for camp attendance. In addition, COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations are recommended.
If you have any questions about our application process please call or email.
530-274-9577
paul@grizzlylodge.com