Thank you for your interest in working at
Camp Nicolet! A summer camp job is a great
way to positively impact the lives of today’s
youth, spend lots of time outside this summer,
and to meet new people. Before you begin the
application process, there are a few things
you should know. Working at camp is a full-time
summer commitment. Nicolet’s minimum contract
period is for 9.5 weeks, beginning early June
and ending mid-August. All staff work for six
days, and then have one 24-hour period off.
It’s important to realize that when you come
to work at camp, you’re coming to work to enrich
the lives of the campers. Our staff work together
as a team to provide a safe, fun, and educational
experience for the kids. The days are long,
but at the end of the summer you’ll realize
the positive contributions and impact you made.
Camp Nicolet’s staff is a group of young camping
professionals, who take pride in the fantastic
environment they create each summer at camp.
We hope you’ll consider being part of the team – and
our summer family!
Find our listings of open positions below.
Clicking on the job title will tell you more
about the requirements, expectations, and benefits
of each role
| Dates |
Job Title |
Required Certifications |
Salary *** |
6/11/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 2 days |
Cabin Counselor/Instructor of Horseback
Riding |
First Aid/CPR++ |
From $210/wk |
6/8/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 5 days |
Cabin Counselor/Instructor of Water
Skiing |
USA Water Ski Level I instructor* |
From $210/wk |
6/7/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 6 days |
Cabin Counselor/Instructor of Swimming |
ARC/Ellis Lifeguarding Cert** |
From $210/wk |
6/11/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 2 days |
Cabin Counselor/Instructor of Arts & Crafts |
First Aid/CPR++ |
From $210/wk |
6/11/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 2 days |
Cabin Counselor/Instructor of Drama |
First Aid/CPR++ |
From $210/wk |
6/11/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 2 days |
Cabin Counselor/Instructor of Tennis |
First Aid/CPR++ |
From $210/wk |
6/7/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 6 days |
Cabin Counselor/Instructor of Sailing & Windsurfing |
ARC/Ellis Lifeguarding Cert** |
From $210/wk |
6/7/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 6 days |
Cabin Counselor/Instructor of Canoeing & Kayaking |
ARC/Ellis Lifeguarding Cert** |
From $210/wk |
6/11/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 2 days |
Cabin Counselor/Instructor of Land
Sports |
First Aid/CPR++ |
From $210/wk |
6/11/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 2 days |
Cabin Counselor/Activity Director – Arts & Crafts |
First Aid/CPR++ |
From $230/wk |
6/11/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 2 days |
Activity Director – Horseback
Riding |
First Aid/CPR++ |
From $230/wk |
6/11/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 2 days |
Assistant Director of Horseback
Riding |
First Aid/CPR++ |
From $215/wk |
6/7/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 6 days |
Cabin Counselor/Activity Director – Smallcraft |
ARC/Ellis Lifeguarding Cert** |
From $230/wk |
6/11/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 2 days |
Cabin Counselor/Activity Director – Smallcraft |
ARC/Ellis Lifeguarding Cert** |
From $230/wk |
6/11/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 2 days |
Cabin Counselor/Activity Director – Tennis |
First Aid/CPR++ |
From $230/wk |
6/7/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 6 days |
Cabin Counselor/Activity Director – Swimming |
ARC/Ellis Lifeguarding Cert** |
From $230/wk |
6/11/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 2 days |
Cabin Counselor/Activity Director – Drama |
First Aid/CPR++ |
From $230/wk |
6/8/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 5 days |
Cabin Counselor/Activity Director – Water
Skiing |
USA Water Ski Level I instructor* |
From $230/wk |
6/11/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 2 days |
Cabin Counselor/Activity Director – Sports |
First Aid/CPR++ |
From $230/wk |
6/4/10 to 8/21/10
11 weeks, 2 days |
Assistant Cook – Baker |
Serv-Safe Course |
From $395/wk |
6/4/10 to 8/21/10
11 weeks, 2 days |
Kitchen Assistant |
N/A |
From $340/wk |
6/7/10 to 8/15/10
9 weeks, 6 days |
Administrative Staff – Office
Manager |
First Aid/CPR++ |
From $230/wk |
**ARC Certification available
at Camp Nicolet – contact us for information.
*USA Water Ski course available at Camp
Nicolet – contact us for information.
++ First Aid/CPR training included as part
of Staff Training week workshops.
***Base salaries are quoted. Increases
depend on experience and qualifications. |
Most of the positions available at Camp Nicolet
are Cabin Counselor/Activity Instructor combination
positions. Cabin Counselors may teach as many
as two different activities, and Activity Directors
may teach activities other than those which
they direct. It’s not uncommon for someone
to be a Cabin Counselor and Instructor of Swimming
and Arts & Crafts, for example. Or, for someone
to be a Cabin Counselor and Instructor of Horseback
Riding and Tennis, for example. Please be sure
to indicate on your application which activities
you’re most interested (and qualified) to teach.
How to Apply
There are two ways to apply for a staff position
at Camp Nicolet:
- Apply through our web-based Camp Minder system. You'll be asked to create an account in our system, which will serve as your employee information access if you are hired.
- Apply using the old-fashioned pen and paper method. To do this, please download the following two forms: Camp Nicolet Staff Application and Camp Nicolet Staff Reference Form.
- Print ONE copy of the Staff Application.
- Print TWO copies of the Staff
Reference form.
- Complete the application.
- Have two people fill out the
Reference forms for you.
- Collect all the materials and MAIL THEM IN ONE
ENVELOPE to:
Jeremy Starz, Human Resources, Camp Nicolet,
Inc.
715-545-2522
9 am - 4pm CST Monday through Friday.
DO NOT FAX materials to Camp Nicolet. Please submit originals via mail only.
- When your online or paper application materials have been received, you will receive a call from Camp Nicolet to set up interview times. The process will continue from there.

If you have any questions or need more information at any point in the process please
contact:
Jeremy Starz
Camp Nicolet
PO Box 1359
Eagle River, WI 54521
About your Coworkers
Who will I be working with this summer? Great question, and one many applicants ask. Nicolet’s staff is comprised of about 40 people:
- Counseling and Instructional Staff: 25 people, average ages 19-22.
- Camp Directors, Office Staff, Nurses: 5 people, average ages 30-60.
- Kitchen and Maintenance Staff: 10 people, averages ages 18-70.
- Approximately 20% of our Staff is International!
- Another 20% of our Staff is comprised of former campers and CITs!
- About 50% of our Staff return from summer to summer!
- 95% of our Staff live in cabins with the campers.
- 75% of our Staff are college students from across the nation!
- Camp Nicolet has been family-owned and operated since 1944!
Some Final Notes
All hired staff will attend Camp Nicolet’s Staff Training week. This is built in to your contract period, and you will be compensated for your time. Some staff may be asked to arrive at camp earlier, depending on position and certifications needed (e.g., Lifeguarding, USA Water Ski, etc.)
We WELCOME International Applicants. Please complete the application process as outlined above, then contact Jeremy Starz, Human Resources, for additional information on securing Work Visas and agency sponsorship.
Staff are selected on the basis of their skills and interest in working with children. A background check is required of all Camp Nicolet staff. Creativity, a good sense of humor, maturity, and willingness to work are a MUST! If you are in college, often Internship Credit can be gained from your work at camp. If in High School, Community Service Hours can often be credited as well. Please give necessary paperwork to Jeremy Starz, Human Resources, for evaluation and processing.
If you have additional questions, please contact Jeremy Starz, Human Resources, anytime at 715-545-2522 or jstarz97@hotmail.com. We are happy to answer any and all questions you might have about working at Camp Nicolet!