Employment
SJ Ranch
Summer Camp Staff Information

Do you enjoy the outdoors?  Like working with children?
Are you interested in learning new things?  Do you want valuable experience in teaching,
leadership, and creating teamwork?   Are you interested gaining communication and
people skills that will help you in any career?
Then SJ is the place for you!

Positions Available:
Riding Director
Riding Counselor
Sports Counselor
Archery Counselor
Kitchen and General Counselor
Arts and Crafts Counselor
Waterfront Director
Lifeguard and General Counselor
General Program Counselor
Program Director

We hire 10 to 12 staff every summer and our camp is unusual in that staff have both cabin
counseling and program responsibilities. As a cabin counselor, staff are role models, best
friends, entertainers, inspirations, big sisters, and parents to their cabin group. Program
responsibilities include teaching and managing in a specific program area such as arts &
crafts, sports or riding.  Because of this we look for staff who love working with children
and are creative, fun, and patient.  We also look for staff with excellent teaching skills, and
strong skills in a program area.  

Also, because of our small size, we can create a position specially designed for individuals
with a variety of interests or talents.  For instance someone might work in the arts & crafts
program for a short time each day, then take a group on a nature hike, teach sign
language, or juggling, and then help with gardening, cleaning, or office work.  This variety
allows an opportunity to try new things, develop skills in other areas, and to enjoy a break
from routine.
You should know...
•  Dates of employment include six days of pre-camp training.  Dates for the 2010
season are June 20 to August 28.
•  All positions are live-in.
•  You will have one day and one night off a week, plus time off each day to
relax.
•  Once we receive your completed application, we will contact you to discuss
salary, answer any questions you may have, and to discuss the
possibility of an interview.
For more information call Pat Haines or Julie Morton
at (860) 872 4742. Or e-mail to info@sjridingcamp.com
To apply, print the
application and mail to
130 Sandy Beach Rd Ellington CT 06029