Open Positions

Open Positions

At Camp Walden, we’re all dedicated to the well-being and happiness of our campers and staff. Walden started in 1916, and every year we continue to put our values into action. We work hard to build a team of truly exceptional people—the kind you’ll be excited to work with. We encourage you to consider joining us this summer if you:

The following are the 2026 Leadership and Activity staff positions for which we are hiring.

Leadership Opportunities

Tennis Professional/Department Head:

One of the many daily activities that campers participate in at Walden is tennis. From beginners to more experienced players, our tennis program provides campers with the chance to improve their skills through group and private lessons, as well as intra- and inter-camp tennis matches. As Walden’s tennis professional, you will be responsible for teaching and playing tennis with campers, training and supervising a staff of up to six tennis coaches, organizing intra- and inter-camp competitions, maintaining the courts and creating a fun, engaging experience both on and off the court.

Activity Instructors

Metal Jewelry Instructor:

The ideal candidate will be able to teach basic jewelry making; enameling, soldering, cutting, drilling, sawing, filing, sanding and finishing.  This is a perfect opportunity for a metal jewelry artist who wants to gain some teaching experience, have 24-hour access to a studio, and spend the summer as part of an amazing camp community on a lake in Maine.

Sailing Instructor:

Walden campers love to sail on Walden Pond. The Pond is the perfect size to teach and practice sailing our fleet of Sunfish and Picos. The ideal candidate has experience sailing small sailboats in different conditions- light to very windy. You will teach campers the parts of the boats, how to rig the boats, and how to sail the boats. You will also be responsible for maintaining the boats, sheets, sails and other parts. Staff who teach sailing are required to be Lifeguard Certified. We offer this certification at camp at no additional cost to you before the start of staff training.

Tennis Coach:

The ideal candidate has 2 or more years of experience playing on a competitive tennis team. Experience coaching and teaching tennis to children is a plus. The Tennis Coach will serve as a member of the tennis staff and teach campers of all skill levels how to play the game. Coaches are also tasked with supporting one another, participating in inter-camp activities, maintaining the tennis courts, and attending weekly department meetings.

Trip Leader:

If you love to climb mountains, paddle streams and lakes, and sleep under the stars then this role at camp is for you. Being a trip leader at Walden involves taking campers each week into the wilderness of the White Mountain National Forest and the Maine Wilderness to climb 4000 foot mountains, canoe on wild lakes and rivers, and camp at rustic sites and stay in Appalachian Mountain Club Huts. You will be involved in all aspects of the trip including reviewing the itinerary with the campers and packing the equipment. The ideal candidate will be at least 21 years old, have experience participating in wilderness trips as well as leading wilderness trips. You will also be required to take and pass a Wilderness First Aid course at no cost to you, at camp prior to staff training.

Musical Theater Set Designer:

Each summer Walden’s theater department produces and performs 6 musicals. They are responsible for designing and creating the lights and sets for each of these shows. The Set Designer works closely with our musical theater production team including a musical theater director, choreographer, costumer, and accompanist. Together, the team is involved at all stages of the process, from selecting the plays to be produced to their design and pre-production through to the final performance. The ideal candidate will have experience designing lights, sound and sets in a theatre as well as working with children. This is a perfect opportunity for somebody who wants to build their design portfolio and be a part of an amazing summer camp community.

Ready to spend this summer as part of our special summer camp? Apply Here!