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:

• Have finished your first year of college or university; and,
• Have the desire for personal and professional development in being your best self.

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

Activity Instructors

Ceramics Instructor:

The ideal candidate for this role will be able to teach basic, hand-built ceramic projects. They will also have experience throwing on a wheel and teaching this technique. Experience working a kiln for bisque and glaze firings is a must. This is a perfect opportunity for a ceramic artist who wants to gain teaching experience and have 24-hour access to a studio and kiln.

Sailing Instructor:

Walden campers love to sail on the Walden Pond. It is the perfect size to teach and practice sailing our fleet of Sunfish and Picos. The ideal candidate has experience sailing small sail boats 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 off this certification at camp at no additional cost to you prior to 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.

Positions coming soon: Jewelry Instructor, Photographer, and Horseback Riding Instructor.

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