Summer Camp 2027 Position of Interest: EMT
EMT Position at Overnight Camps
EMT positions at summer camps are essential medical roles that support camper and staff health and safety throughout the summer. From traditional sleepaway camps with busy health centers to large co-ed residential camps running 24-hour medical operations, EMTs are key partners in emergency response, medical transport, and daily clinical support. Whether you’re a working EMT, paramedic, or pre-health student, summer camp EMT work offers meaningful seasonal employment in a tight-knit community.
As an EMT at an overnight camp, you’ll support nurses and physicians with vitals, wound care, medication administration, and emergency response. You’ll coordinate with on-call physicians, local EMS providers, and area hospitals as needed. Many residential camps run 24-hour health centers with multiple medical staff rotating coverage all summer long, often with on-site physician support.
The position is highly flexible. Many overnight camps offer 1-, 2-, 4-week, or full-summer contracts for EMTs, which makes the role accessible to professionals who can’t commit to the entire season. The position typically includes on-site housing, meals, and laundry. State EMT certification, current CPR/AED, and recent clinical experience are typical baselines. Background checks are standard at every residential camp.
If you’re an EMT who loves clinical work and meaningful community, this is one of the most rewarding seasonal positions you’ll find. Apply for EMT positions at summer camps to spend the season supporting camper safety, working alongside camp nurses and physicians, and joining one of the most welcoming professional medical communities in seasonal healthcare.
You’ll support nurses and physicians with vitals, wound care, medication administration, and emergency response. Most sleepaway camps run 24-hour health centers where EMTs assist the medical team throughout the summer camp season.
State EMT certification, current CPR/AED, and recent clinical experience are typical baselines. Pre-health students and paramedics are great fits at residential camps. Background checks are standard.
Yes. Many overnight camps offer 1-, 2-, 4-week, or full-summer contracts for EMTs. This makes the role accessible to professionals who can’t commit to the entire season at the sleepaway camp.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with credentials and experience. Sleepaway camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds significant value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Yes. Many residential camps welcome medical staff with families, often providing housing for spouses and children. This makes summer camp EMT roles especially appealing for medical providers seeking a family-style seasonal experience.
Currently there is nothing available for the position: EMT for summer 2027. Please check back later!
