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Get a Jump on Summer Camp Jobs
With the winter chill still curling around you, it might seem odd to start thinking about looking for a summer job, but what a great way to get a jump on the competition. Plus, you'll have plenty of time to really explore your options.
There are so many camps to choose from and many already have job openings for Summer '08 posted on their websites. Start by checking out the American Camping Association online employment center which not only lists job postings but also has a directory of job fairs that are being held around the country.
In addition to job postings, Campchannel.com has a place where you can post your resume for camp directors to review. It's sort of the Monster.com of the camping world. CoolWorks.com has all types of seasonal employment opportunities and also offers a wealth of information on things like salaries, benefits and resume preparation.
Perhaps you are considering a future in the mental health field. One way to test the waters is to work at a camp that has helping troubled kids as its mission. Visit the National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camps website at natwc.org to check out their job postings. Many of these positions are not just for summer camp but also for those seeking year-round employment.
Since it's so early in the job hunting season, you can really take the time to do some great research on what's available. Think big! Perhaps you've always wanted to see the Grand Canyon.check out camps in Arizona. Or maybe you've always wanted to try white water rafting . look for camps that offer it as an activity.
Think bigger! There are even summer camps overseas that are seeking for English-speaking youth as counselors and instructors. Jobsabroad.com has listings for camps in Austria, China, Japan, Guatemala and many more countries. What a great way to brush up on your German, Spanish or other foreign language over the summer! Apply for these jobs early because getting passports and visas can take as long as two months once you've been hired.
In addition to the opportunities to travel and learn or have new experiences, some summer camps offer the opportunity to gain academic credits. College students should check with their academic advisor to find out if this is an option in your program.
In fact, did you know that many universities offer degree programs related to recreation? The ACA website has a list of institutions where you can get a bachelor's or master's degree in things like Environmental Education, Experiential Education, Leisure/Recreation Program Delivery, Natural Resources Recreation Management, Outdoor Education, and Therapeutic Recreation.
So get cracking on that summer job and remember what motivational author Harvey Mackay says: "Find something you love to do and you'll never have to work a day in your life."
Research Summer Camps Jobs to find a job in Outdoor Education, Wilderness Therapy, Leadership Expeditions, Adventure Camps, and more!
Is your teen struggling with behavioral and emotional issues that are prohibiting him or her from growing into a mature young adult with a positive future?
Talisman Summer Camps offer programs for children ages 8 to 17 with LD, ADD and ADHD much more than the typical summer adventure. Talisman specializes in creating camps that offer not only adventure, but learning experiences, for children and teenagers with learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism.