Work @ Camp
Work at Camp!
Are you trying to find a fun and rewarding job this summer? Interested in being part of an incredible team? Our Staff Application opens December 1st!
In making the hiring decisions,
we do our very best to consider the following criteria: camp experience, experience with children, work experience, references, application responses, and interview responses. We also highly value mid-summer and end-of-summer evaluations from Camp Rodef Shalom.
Find your Fit!
Current 9th grade high schoolers and up welcome to apply:
Leadership Positions:
- Extended Day Supervisor
- PK-1st Grade Supervisor
- 2nd-4th Grade Supervisor
- 5th-6th Grade Supervisor
- 7th-8th Grade Supervisor
- PK-1st Grade Assistant Supervisor
- 2nd-4th Grade Assistant Supervisor
- Program Director
- Camper Care Specialist
- Assistant Camper Care Specialist
Camp Counselor Positions:
- CIT-Counselor In Training (must be entering 9th grade next fall)
- Junior Counselor (must be age 15 by 9/30)
- Assistant Counselor (must be age 16 by 9/30)
- Head Counselor Youth Camp (must be age 18 by 9/30)
- Head Counselor Travel Camp (must be age 19 by 9/30)
- Substitute Counselor
- Extended Day Counselor
- Inclusion Counselor
Office Positions:
- Clinic Aide
- Office Manager
- Photographer
Specialist Positions:
- Arts & Crafts
- Dance
- Drama
- Mad Science
- Music
- Outdoor Adventure
- Sports
- Woodworking
- Yoga
Not available the entire session?
Apply for a substitute counselor or extended day staff member
Current 8th Graders can apply for our Counselor In Training (CIT) Program. They will receive a stipend and additional training for the summer.
10 REASONS TO WORK AT CAMP
It Beats Any Other Summer Job:
Would you rather flip burgers, wash cars or make a difference in a kid's life?
Training That Serves You Beyond Camp:
Topics like Communication, Conflict Resolution, Resilience, and First Aid and CPR
Be A Role Model:
Campers look up to you! Be silly, have fun and build relationships
Grow Leadership Skills:
From supervising other staff members to managing camper activities
Get Paid to Have Fun:
Create an environment that fosters joy and enthusiasm
Build Your Resume:
Problem solver, creative thinker, detail-oriented, team player
Make New Friends:
Camp Rodef Shalom is a community not just a job
It's A Great Workout:
Feel the burn after chasing your campers around all day!
Be Part Of A Team:
Work with other counselors to create a camp experience for you and your campers
Have The BEST Summer:
From Color War to Carnival Day to Waterpark Wednesday's to Specialties to Morning Meeting there is something at Camp TRS for everyone!
Questions about applying?
Camp Rodef Shalom is part of the Temple Rodef Shalom umbrella. TRS is a thriving, vibrant, inclusive, diverse, tolerant, sacred, loving Reform Jewish congregation located in the Northern Virginia. Since our founding in 1962, we have grown into the largest Jewish congregation in Virginia, serving over 1,800 households.