What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at Sandy Hill Camp?
Work with Kids on the Chesapeake Bay This Summer!
Sandy Hill Camp and Retreat Center in North East, Maryland is hiring for summer 2026. Spend your summer on 211 waterfront acres mentoring campers ages 8–16, teaching skills you're passionate about, and building leadership experience that lasts a lifetime. Details at www.sandyhill.com/hiring.
We're hiring for the following positions:
- Cabin Counselors (residential) — live with campers and teach classes based on your skills and interests (creative arts, sports, ropes course, boating, sailing, and more)
- Sailing Instructors (residential or day only) — teach campers on Laser Picos and American 14.6 sailboats. Must be able to pass lifeguard course offered on-site at no charge.
- Speedboat Drivers (residential or day only) — drive ski boats for waterskiing, tubing, and banana boating. Must be able to pass lifeguard course offered on-site at no charge.
What We're Looking For:
- A genuine love of working with children and teenagers
- Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude
- Must be 18 (or 17 high school graduate); lifeguard positions open to ages 16
Things to know:
- Residential staff live on-site from Sunday evening through Friday afternoon with most weekends off. Room and board are provided.
- Day positions available for local candidates in waterfront roles.
- Most staff work early June through mid-August.
- Sandy Hill is a smoke-free, drug-free, and values-centered environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $2,100.00 - $2,300.00 per month
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
- Are you currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree program? If yes, please specify your degree type, major, and the name of your school.
- Cabin counselor positions require living on-site from Sunday evening through Friday afternoon, with most weekends off. Room and board are provided. Are you interested in this residential role?
If not, we also have Specialty Staff positions available that can be either day-only or residential in areas such as food service, sailing, waterskiing/boat driving, and tumbling.
If you're interested in one of these roles instead, please tell us which area(s) you have experience in and whether you’re seeking a day-only or residential position.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,100 - $2,300