How to hire a camp attendant

How to hire a camp attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step camp attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a camp attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new camp attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a camp attendant, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A camp attendant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, camp attendants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents camp attendant salaries for various positions.

   Type of Camp Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Camp Attendant	Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.	$11-17
   Floor Staff	The duties of floor staff depend on their line of work or industry of employment. In restaurants and similar establishments, floor staff is in charge of performing support tasks for the wait staff... Show more	$10-24
   Sanitation Worker	A sanitation worker is employed to carry out valuable community tasks like garbage collection, hauling, and disposal. Sanitation workers take responsibility for the cleanliness and maintenance of the community... Show more	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CPR
   • Reservations
   • Outdoor Games

   Responsibilities:

   • Guide and nurture campers by accompanying them to and assisting with camp activities, and lead hiking and canoe trips
   • Plan daily recreational activities.cleane Camp Hyatt space, schedule reservations, receive and return phone calls.assist with pools.
   • Organize and coordinate phone and in-person reservations.
   • Keep records on individual pet, including daily observations and information activities perform, meals sever, and medication administer.
   • Lead groups if children in bible studies and recreational activities on site of the facilities

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your camp attendant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A camp attendant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, camp attendants' average salary in louisiana is 52% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level camp attendants 36% less than senior-level camp attendants.
   • Certifications. A camp attendant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a camp attendant's salary.

   Average camp attendant salary

   $13.88hourly

   $28,876 yearly

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   Entry-level camp attendant salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 16, 2026

4. Writing a camp attendant job description

   A good camp attendant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a camp attendant job description:

   Camp attendant job description example

   Camp Bow Wow®, Home Buddies®, Behavior Buddies® and The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation® is North America’s largest provider of pet care services through premier doggy day, overnight Camps, training and premier in-home pet care. Whether you bring your pup to Camp Bow Wow’s state of the art facilities or choose a Home Buddies to take care of your pet at home, you can be sure your pet is in the best hands! Over 6,500,000 happy pets are served by Camp Bow Wow® values P remier, E xtraordinary Care, T otally Fun, S ervice Focused while achieving the vision of Happy Healthy Pets, Happy Healthy People! We are also committed to improving the quality of life for pets all over the world!

   Camp Bow Wow® is a subsidiary of VCA, Inc. VCA has North America’s leading network of veterinary hospitals, and is the leading provider of specialty veterinary medicine and post graduate veterinary training.

   About the Job

   A Camp Counselors assists with animal care, heavy cleaning and play yard monitoring.

   Primary Responsbilities

   • Monitor dogs in play yard.
   • Maintaining a clean envrionment.
   • Feeding, cleaning cabins, lifting heavy items.
   • Constantly walking and interacting with dogs and team members.
   • Maintaining a safe environment!
   • Provide excellent customer service.
   • Managing schedules customer service.
   • Managing schedules and appointments.
   • Checking in and out dogs.
   • Be active and attentive to dogs and pet parents at all times.

   Essential Skills

   • Extremely energetic, outgoing, upbeat with a positive personality.
   • Must be able to work at a fast pace, in a team environment, and have exceptional customer service skills!
   • MUST LOVE DOGS - the noise, the hair, the messes, the love, and the smiles!!!

   Requirements

   • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
   • At least 18 years or older.
   • Be able to lift dog food and supplies.
   • Constantly walk and/or stand entire shift.

   Reporting

   • Camp Manager

   Availability

   Hourly position. Must be able to work flexible schedule - Camps are open 7 days/week, 6:00am to 7:30pm, weekends and holidays are required but time off is permitted with advance notice.

   Equal Opportunity Employer

   Camp Bow Wow is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is please to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. PAY starting at $13.25

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   We are looking forward to reading your application.

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5. Post your job

   To find camp attendants for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any camp attendants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level camp attendants with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your camp attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit camp attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit camp attendants, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new camp attendant

   Once you've selected the best camp attendant candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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