Join us for a summer that’s as rewarding as it is fun. At Poly Summer, you’ll grow as a leader, strengthen your teamwork and communication skills, and make a lasting impact on young lives while spending your days in our energetic and joy-filled environment.
2026 Job Descriptions | Hiring Process | Staff FAQs
Review job descriptions for positions at Summer Experience Day Camp:
All positions require a full-season, full-time daily commitment, including:
Review job descriptions for positions at Performing Arts Day Camp:
All positions require a full-season, full-time daily commitment, including:
Our lifeguards and swim instructors work with all Poly Summer campers.
All positions require a full-season, full-time daily commitment.
Our health office team works with all Poly Summer campers.
All positions require a full-season, full-time daily commitment.
We welcome qualified candidates to apply for positions at Poly Summer.
Step 1: Review the job description(s) for the position(s) for which you are applying.
Step 2: Apply online beginning December 4.
Step 3: Interview with a Poly Summer team member if you are contacted.
Step 4: If offered a position, you will have 10 days to accept.
At Poly Summer, we place great value on applicants who demonstrate initiative and maturity. Applicants should own the application process.
Phone calls or emails from an applicant’s parents are frowned upon in the hiring process.
After March 15, applicants seeking an update on the status of their application may reach out directly to summer@polyprep.org.
Poly Prep is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Working at camp is a real job! It is both an unforgettable experience and a powerful résumé builder. Beyond the fun, it’s serious work that develops leadership, creativity, and teamwork. If you love to work hard, think big, and care for others, a camp job may be even more rewarding than a summer internship—and it’ll look great on your résumé.
Camp isn’t just fun. It’s hard and important work.
Successful camp counselors are compassionate, cooperative, and enthusiastic individuals. They look for opportunities to engage with others, and they find joy in helping kids make friends, face their fears, try new things, and feel safe. “Connection” is the key word at camp, and all camp staff are expected to make this the priority during employment at Poly Summer.
Each summer, we employ over 175 teachers, coaches, specialists, counselors, lifeguards, and other staff. Staff ages range from 16 through “very experienced” adults. The average age of our summer staff is 25 years old.
Staff set the tone each day with most arriving by 8:15 AM and staying until about 4:00 PM. They participate in all activities, including lunch, and work across divisions to support camper engagement, happiness, and safety. Weekly staff meetings are required at times set by each division head.
Your employment at Poly Summer includes free access to a nutritious and delicious lunch including salads, fresh fruit, and barbecue days. Counselors serve and sit with their campers and are expected to supervise while at lunch.
Your appearance reflects your professionalism. Staff must wear their camp T-shirt daily, along with sneakers for safety, and casual or athletic shorts of mid-thigh length or longer. Those not in uniform or dressed inappropriately may be sent home without pay.
Absolutely! Staff training is crucial because it ensures camper safety, builds a positive camp culture, and improves the overall quality of the camp experience for both campers and staff. We are committed to the confidence and success of our employees. We take pride in nurturing a high-performing team.
Required training dates for 2026: