What We're Looking For
You don't need a perfect resume. You need a willingness to show up, work hard, and invest in something bigger than yourself.
Staff Roles
Room, board, and a season you won't forget. Every role is essential to making camp happen.
Day Camp Counselor
Lead activities and build relationships with campers ages 5 to 12 in our day camp program. High energy, big heart, patience required. Ages 15+ with limited positions for 15 year olds.
Day Camp Counselors work under the guidance of the Day Camp Coordinators, spending their days leading a group of campers through games, songs, crafts, Bible discovery time, and all the adventures Day Camp has to offer.
Each week features a unique theme, giving counselors the chance to bring creativity and energy to every day. You'll be an active participant alongside your campers, encouraging growth, building friendships, and sharing in the joy of God's creation.
This is typically a commuting position, but residency is an option if strongly needed.
Direct supervisor: Day Camp Coordinator or Program Manager.
Resident Overnight Camp Counselor
Live on-site and walk alongside campers through a week of adventure, faith, and growth. For young adults looking for meaningful summer work. Ages 18+
Resident Counselors serve campers ages 6 to 18, and the heart of the role is modeling the Christian walk: leading daily Bible discovery time with your co-counselor, guiding campers through a week of growth, laughter, and community.
Your days are spent leading activities, joining in meals, encouraging teamwork, and helping campers develop age-appropriate independence. Most overnight programs stay in the cabins, Wesley Lodge, or Raab Retreat Lodge.
Direct supervisor: Program Manager.
Kitchen Assistant
Help our hospitality team prepare homemade meals for campers and staff. No culinary degree needed, just a willingness to work hard and serve well. Ages 15+ with limited positions for 15 year olds.
The kitchen crew is the backbone of camp life. Kitchen assistants prepare the salad bar and beverages, bake desserts, and maintain a clean dining hall while meeting health code and sanitary standards. Dishwashers manage the dish station, cleaning and sanitizing all dishes.
The work moves at a quick and rewarding pace, and the goal is to create a warm, welcoming environment in the Dining Hall for campers, staff, and volunteers.
Direct supervisor: Hospitality Manager.
Lifeguard
Keep campers safe at the pool while making water time the highlight of the day. Current lifeguard certification required. Ages 15+ with limited positions for 15 year olds.
Lifeguards are responsible for the care and safety of all pool and lake activities, including swimming, boating, water slides, and water games. Daily tasks include setup and storage of waterfront equipment, basic pool chemical monitoring, and maintaining cleanliness of pool areas.
A valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification (including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid is required. Certification must remain valid through August 30, 2026.
Attendance at pre-summer Waterfront Orientation and mid-summer In-Service Training is expected.
Direct supervisor: Waterfront Coordinator or Program Manager.
Program Staff
Program Staff take care of overseeing and leading different specialized activities around camp. Great for those who have camp experience and need a flexible work schedule. Ages 18+
Activities include archery, high ropes, nature programs, low ropes team building, boating, and assisting leadership staff with games and projects. Good candidates will be people who are already experienced in the world of camp programming, belaying, and navigating a flexible camp schedule. Training for specialized activities will be provided. Come spend a rewarding summer with us inspiring campers through our program activities!
This is typically a resident position, but commuting is an option if strongly needed. Learn more about summer residency on our Serve page.
Rotation Staff
Can't decide on a position because they all sound great? Rotation Staff get to experience a little bit of every position, or at least rotate through 2-3 different positions during the summer.
Be an overnight counselor one week, jump in the kitchen the next week, and serve on program staff the next. Let us know which positions interest you, and we will find a way to match those with our needs for each week. Because of this, Rotation Staff members require flexibility, a team-oriented attitude, and the ability to learn new things quickly.
Leadership Roles
Returning staff and experienced leaders take on coordination roles that shape the entire summer.
Ministry Assistant
Supporting the mission and daily ministry of Gretna Glen. This position works alongside the entire year-round team to create a welcoming, safe, and Christ-centered environment.
Four positions available starting May 2nd.
Four positions available starting May 16th.
Employees are hired to work through August 21st.
Ministry Assistants gain valuable experience in many areas of camp ministry while learning alongside Gretna Glen's year-round team. This position is a wonderful opportunity to explore what serving in year-round camp ministry looks like.
Ministry Assistants provide leadership, encouragement, and hands-on support throughout all aspects of the camp operations. This role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, a servant's heart, and a willingness to learn and serve wherever needed. Responsibilities include assisting with program facilitation, food service, housekeeping, office operations, guest hosting, and maintenance.
Since camp days can be long days, on-site housing is an option for this role. Employees are expected to be able to lift 25 pounds, remain active for long periods of time, and competently perform program and maintenance duties such as climbing a ladder, cleaning with basic cleaning chemicals, and running equipment as trained. Driver’s license required.
Must be 18+.
Secondary qualifications (nice to have): High Ropes/ Belay experience, Lifeguard certification, CPR/ AED Certifications.
Day Camp Coordinator
Oversee daily operations of our day camp. Supervise counselors, manage schedules, and be the go-to problem solver.
Role begins June 1st and concludes on August 13th.
This role oversees the two Day Camp Program Directors and provides direct support and leadership to all Day Camp staff. Responsibilities include registration, Bible discovery, counselor management, large group direction, program development, and being a resource for behavioral needs.
You'll lead staff meetings, assign end-of-day tasks, support training, ensure safety and quality standards, and communicate with parents and caregivers. Monday through Friday schedule with on-site housing available.
Candidates need at least two years of experience teaching or leading children.
Must be 21+.
Driver's license required.
Nice to have: teaching degree, CPR/AED, camp counselor leadership experience.
Day Camp Program Director
Design and lead programming for day campers. Two positions available. Creative, organized, and camper-focused.
Role begins June 7th and concludes on August 6th.
Two positions available, split between Younger Day Camp (ages 5 to 8) and Older Day Camp (ages 9 to 13).
Working under the Day Camp Coordinator and year-round Program Manager, you'll manage all aspects of your program including registration, Bible discovery, counselor management, large group direction, program development, and behavioral support. Monday through Friday schedule with on-site housing available.
Candidates need at least two years of experience teaching or leading children.
Must be 21+.
Driver's license required.
Nice to have: teaching degree, CPR/AED, camp counselor leadership experience.
Waterfront Coordinator
Run the pool and waterfront activities. Manage lifeguard rotations, enforce safety protocols, and keep the fun going.
Role begins June 1st and concludes on August 21st.
This role manages the 89,000-gallon swimming pool, boating area with 5 types of watercraft, and catch-and-release fishing area. You'll directly supervise all seasonal lifeguards, ensuring high safety standards are consistently upheld.
A valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification (including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid is required, plus at least 2 seasons of lifeguarding experience. Sunday through Friday schedule with on-site housing available.
Must be 21+, able to frequently lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a person over 100 pounds.
Driver's license required.
Nice to have: WSI certification, experience training lifeguards.
Challenge Course Coordinator
Manage the climbing tower, high ropes, and bouldering wall. Train staff, maintain equipment, and run programming.
Role begins June 1st and concludes on August 21st.
This role manages day-to-day Challenge Course programming for both Overnight Camp and Day Camp, along with upkeep of all equipment, structures, and facilities. Candidates must have at least 2 seasons of high ropes experience with dynamic belay skills and a minimum of 100 hours of challenge course facilitation.
You'll debrief High Ropes and Team-Building courses for maximum impact in a Christian camp setting. When Challenge Course duties are not needed, you'll assist with other programming and duties. Sunday through Friday schedule with on-site housing.
Must be 21+, able to lift 100 pounds, and capable of performing at-height rescues.
Driver's license required.
Nice to have: TAG training, CPR/AED, WFR, High Ropes Rescue training.
More Than a Paycheck
Room & Board
Live on 200 acres of wooded Pennsylvania hillside. Homemade meals, a bed, and a community that becomes family.
Real Experience
Leadership, crisis management, public speaking, teamwork. The skills you build here show up on every resume and in every interview for years.
A Summer That Matters
You'll end the season tired, changed, and certain that what you did mattered. Former staff say it's the most formative experience of their lives.
Resources & Details
Review these before submitting your application so you know what to expect.
Can't Commit to a Full Summer?
Volunteer for a week or two instead! Apply by May 15th.
Questions? We're happy to help.
(717) 273-6525
camp@gretnaglen.org