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Bethesda Campus - Employment Opportunities
All positions filled for Summer 2026!
2026 Employment Opportunities - ALL POSITIONS FILLED
We’re gearing up for summer 2026 and building our Sidwell Summer team is an important step!
Hiring happens on a rolling basis throughout the winter and spring until all positions are filled.
Summer staff are selected after a thorough and thoughtful process that includes
Staff Application: Complete your application online using the button above. We look forward to getting to know you through your application, so take your time and share your best with us. Interview: We will reach out to schedule an interview with those applicants who submit a completed application and meet our criteria for available positions. Reference Checks: Applicants will be required to submit references from work and/or school who can attest to their qualifications and character. State & National Background Checks: We will conduct DC or Maryland fingerprinting, as well as the FBI fingerprint database on campus as the final hiring step.
Positions for Individuals Age 16+
We are looking for flexible, motivated, and energetic individuals to join our team as Camp Counselors in a fun and exciting camp environment!
Key Responsibilities
Assist teachers/coaches with managing campers in a dynamic and enriching setting. Actively engage with campers throughout the day, ensuring a hands-on and enjoyable experience. Foster group bonding and create memorable experiences for all campers. Build positive and caring relationships among campers and staff. Support daily activities and promote a safe, inclusive camp environment.
Qualifications
Interest in working with children and assisting with camp activities. Experience in camps, schools, or similar settings is preferred but not required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Enthusiasm for creating a fun and supportive environment for campers.
Counselor Positions
Tinker Tots Day Camp Counselor - Assist campers with activities like arts, sports, and games in a fun, active environment. Ideal candidates are comfortable engaging with and being hands-on with young, nursery-kindergarten aged, campers.
9-week position, must be available for 5-weeks: June 15– August 14 - 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday- Friday
General Camp Counselor - Assist campers and camp admin in a variety of activities in a fun, active environment. Ideal candidates are comfortable engaging with and being hands-on with young, nursery-elementary aged, campers.
9-week position, must be available for 5-weeks: June 15– August 14 - 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday- Friday
Positions for Individuals Age 21+
We are seeking flexible, motivated, and energetic individuals to join our team as Teachers/Coaches in a dynamic and enriching camp environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a group of campers through daily activities in a fun, active setting. Engage with campers throughout the day, fostering a positive and hands-on experience. Create an exciting and enriching camp atmosphere that promotes learning and growth.
Qualifications
Experience working with children in a camp, school, or similar setting is required. Strong leadership and communication skills. Enthusiasm for creating memorable experiences for campers.
Teacher/Coach/Admin Positions
Tinker Tot Day Camp Teacher - Lead and supervise young campers (Pre-K/Kindergarten) through fun and engaging activities in a nurturing day camp setting. Responsibilities include camper supervision, carpool assistance, and counselor oversight. Must be comfortable working hands-on with early childhood-aged campers.
9-week position, must be available for 6-weeks: June 15– August 14 - 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday- Friday
Nurse – Oversee medical care for up to 100 campers per week, including medication administration, basic first aid, and record keeping. Requires a current MD Nursing license, CPR/First Aid certification, and strong communication and organizational skills. Experience with children preferred.
Various dates/weeks between June 8– August 14, 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday- Friday
For the Nurse position, contact Sidwell Summer Director, Elizabeth Mayer (mayere@sidwell.edu) to express interest prior to completing the Employment Application.
All staff positions will have mandatory orientation(s) prior to the start of employment.
Not the right fit? Search for Bethesda Campus jobs in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
About Sidwell Summer
Sidwell Summer is the place for parents and kids who value creative freedom, personal acceptance and enriching fun. As the summer arm of the Sidwell Friends Schools, Sidwell Summer believes every child should be seen and loved exactly as they are. Sidwell Summer prides itself on shaking loose the tight academic structure of the school year and giving kids the grace to explore themselves through new activities and experiences. Sidwell Summer’s goal is for kids and parents to walk away from camp, saying, “I don’t know what I loved more, the programs or how safe and loved my child felt there.” Sidwell Summer aspires to be a second home for your family, with more activities and expertise than one typically finds in their own backyard.
Sidwell Summer offers athletic programs, like soccer and baseball, handwork programs, and niche programs, like coding and legos! When you pick Sidwell Summer, you choose consistent faces, a familiar space, and endless variety within.
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About the role
Bethesda Campus - Employment Opportunities
All positions filled for Summer 2026!
2026 Employment Opportunities - ALL POSITIONS FILLED
We’re gearing up for summer 2026 and building our Sidwell Summer team is an important step!
Hiring happens on a rolling basis throughout the winter and spring until all positions are filled.
Summer staff are selected after a thorough and thoughtful process that includes
Staff Application: Complete your application online using the button above. We look forward to getting to know you through your application, so take your time and share your best with us. Interview: We will reach out to schedule an interview with those applicants who submit a completed application and meet our criteria for available positions. Reference Checks: Applicants will be required to submit references from work and/or school who can attest to their qualifications and character. State & National Background Checks: We will conduct DC or Maryland fingerprinting, as well as the FBI fingerprint database on campus as the final hiring step.
Positions for Individuals Age 16+
We are looking for flexible, motivated, and energetic individuals to join our team as Camp Counselors in a fun and exciting camp environment!
Key Responsibilities
Assist teachers/coaches with managing campers in a dynamic and enriching setting. Actively engage with campers throughout the day, ensuring a hands-on and enjoyable experience. Foster group bonding and create memorable experiences for all campers. Build positive and caring relationships among campers and staff. Support daily activities and promote a safe, inclusive camp environment.
Qualifications
Interest in working with children and assisting with camp activities. Experience in camps, schools, or similar settings is preferred but not required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Enthusiasm for creating a fun and supportive environment for campers.
Counselor Positions
Tinker Tots Day Camp Counselor - Assist campers with activities like arts, sports, and games in a fun, active environment. Ideal candidates are comfortable engaging with and being hands-on with young, nursery-kindergarten aged, campers.
9-week position, must be available for 5-weeks: June 15– August 14 - 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday- Friday
General Camp Counselor - Assist campers and camp admin in a variety of activities in a fun, active environment. Ideal candidates are comfortable engaging with and being hands-on with young, nursery-elementary aged, campers.
9-week position, must be available for 5-weeks: June 15– August 14 - 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday- Friday
Positions for Individuals Age 21+
We are seeking flexible, motivated, and energetic individuals to join our team as Teachers/Coaches in a dynamic and enriching camp environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a group of campers through daily activities in a fun, active setting. Engage with campers throughout the day, fostering a positive and hands-on experience. Create an exciting and enriching camp atmosphere that promotes learning and growth.
Qualifications
Experience working with children in a camp, school, or similar setting is required. Strong leadership and communication skills. Enthusiasm for creating memorable experiences for campers.
Teacher/Coach/Admin Positions
Tinker Tot Day Camp Teacher - Lead and supervise young campers (Pre-K/Kindergarten) through fun and engaging activities in a nurturing day camp setting. Responsibilities include camper supervision, carpool assistance, and counselor oversight. Must be comfortable working hands-on with early childhood-aged campers.
9-week position, must be available for 6-weeks: June 15– August 14 - 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday- Friday
Nurse – Oversee medical care for up to 100 campers per week, including medication administration, basic first aid, and record keeping. Requires a current MD Nursing license, CPR/First Aid certification, and strong communication and organizational skills. Experience with children preferred.
Various dates/weeks between June 8– August 14, 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday- Friday
For the Nurse position, contact Sidwell Summer Director, Elizabeth Mayer (mayere@sidwell.edu) to express interest prior to completing the Employment Application.
All staff positions will have mandatory orientation(s) prior to the start of employment.
Not the right fit? Search for Bethesda Campus jobs in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
About Sidwell Summer
Sidwell Summer is the place for parents and kids who value creative freedom, personal acceptance and enriching fun. As the summer arm of the Sidwell Friends Schools, Sidwell Summer believes every child should be seen and loved exactly as they are. Sidwell Summer prides itself on shaking loose the tight academic structure of the school year and giving kids the grace to explore themselves through new activities and experiences. Sidwell Summer’s goal is for kids and parents to walk away from camp, saying, “I don’t know what I loved more, the programs or how safe and loved my child felt there.” Sidwell Summer aspires to be a second home for your family, with more activities and expertise than one typically finds in their own backyard.
Sidwell Summer offers athletic programs, like soccer and baseball, handwork programs, and niche programs, like coding and legos! When you pick Sidwell Summer, you choose consistent faces, a familiar space, and endless variety within.