Summer Lifeguard (2026)
As of March 12, we are still looking for staff in these positions: MALE cabin staff, lifeguards, and equestrian staff. If you are interested in one of those jobs, we encourage you to apply ASAP on our website (https://www.boggycreek.org/summer-camp-jobs)! Never been a lifeguard before? It's okay! If you're a strong swimmer, we can pay for you to get lifeguard certified. Know a man who might be interested? Please pass along the word about Camp Boggy Creek. We have very few FEMALE cabin staff positions left, so if you are interested, we encourage you to apply ASAP on our website (https://www.boggycreek.org/summer-camp-jobs).
“Me? A lifeguard?” That's right! Our campers need lifeguards to be able to swim in our pool, go fishing in our lake, and have an adventure on a paddle boat on the lake. Never been a lifeguard before? That's okay! We will pay your way to become a lifeguard at a certification course. Do you like to swim? Maybe you were on the swim team in high school? Do you enjoy fishing? This is the job for you if you want to empower children to catch their first fish, try something new, and make a friend who has the same diagnosis they do.
Camp Boggy Creek is a not-for-profit medical camp that serves children with serious illnesses. We have summer jobs and year-round volunteer opportunities. We are located in central Florida, approximately 45 minutes north of Orlando. Our summer staff directly impact and empower children.
A camp where children with serious illnesses and their families can forget the word "no" for a little while and embrace the promise of "yes."
No matter your major, our summer jobs teach the top skills like leadership, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, customer service, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
If you enjoy kids, trying new things, and choosing kindness, this could be the place for you! Don't worry if you don't have experience with children who have illnesses, or experience with just playing with children in general; we have medical staff and volunteers on site to take care of campers' medical needs. We will train staff in the medical information you will need to PLAY WITH KIDS here.
Benefits/perks:
The job provides free on-site housing and meals.
Staff can also receive CPR and first aid training, lifeguard training, and archery training.
Regular professional development sessions teach staff additional skills as the summer progresses. Camp helps staff grow!
Summer job applicants must be at least 18 years old, and positions are contingent on reference checks, receipt of a passing criminal background screening, fingerprinting, and medical / immunization requirements. We hope to have summer staff hired by mid-April, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.
All voices are needed at Camp Boggy Creek, and every new member of our team is an opportunity for our camp to grow. We want to hire a camp staff that is reflective of the campers we serve, so we strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply. Camp Boggy Creek is intentional about growing our diversity, equity, and inclusion, as we want all children and adults to feel safe, respected, and loved here.
Here is a link to our employment page, where you will be able to access the online application. (Our Summer 2026 application will open on November 15, 2025!)
The positions of our overnight summer camp program:
Lifeguards play a vital role in ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for campers during all aquatic activities. Lifeguard staff are responsible for supervising the pool as well as boating and fishing, where they enforce safety rules and maintain constant vigilance to prevent accidents. They provide clear expectations to campers and are trained to respond calmly and effectively in emergencies. In addition to maintaining safety, lifeguards help create a positive and encouraging environment that promotes camper confidence and enjoyment in the water.
Cabin Counselors take care of the daily needs of a group of campers. The job requires being actively involved in the supervision, guidance, and motivation of campers by building working relationships with kids and staff to ensure that a high standard of care is maintained. There are both paid and volunteer cabin counselor positions. Cabin counselors share living spaces and sleep in our cabins.
Activity Staff members prepare, supervise, and facilitate activities. The job requires building working relationships with staff to ensure a high standard of programming is maintained. Activity staff members support a variety of activity areas, including woodshop, theater, photography, music, equestrian/horses, arts and crafts, nature, archery, pool, and boating and fishing. They share living space and sleep in our staff lodge buildings.
Leadership/Support Staff members ensure the success of each cabin and activity area. They support all-camp activities and behind-the-scenes efforts while supporting staff, volunteers, and campers in the process.
Last summer's staff said they learned these skills that will benefit them in the future:
- Leadership
- Cherishing Mistakes
- Flexibility
- Patience
- Redirection
- Trust in myself
- Communicating my needs
- Confidence
- How to have difficult conversations
- Time Management
- Camper – Centeredness
- Public Speaking
Interested but can't commit to an entire summer? Click here to learn about coming for just six days!
Please apply on our website using this link. We need applicants to go through our online application, rather than applying through Handshake. Thank you.