Camp Goodtimes Staff

Each year, we look to recruit 150 individuals who are friendly, trustworthy, dedicated, and caring to donate nine days of their time to being on staff at Camp Goodtimes. What you get in return is priceless. Are you one of them? 

The campers who attend this camp, and whom you’d be caring for, include active cancer patients, patients off treatment, survivors, and siblings ages 8–17.


positions

Every position at camp is a needed position at camp. To create a magical and effective team we need a variety of skills and personalities. Check out the Camp Goodtimes positions page for more detailed job descriptions.

  • Cabin Counselor: stays in cabins with campers, a lot of direct camper supervision

  • Cabin Assistance Personnel (CAP): supports a specific cabin and counselors but doesn't sleep in the cabin

  • Activities Crew: operates and supervises daily camper activities like bikes, games, and special events

  • Muscle Team: creates the spaces for camp to operate in, including setup/teardown and AV

  • Arts & Crafts: brings paint, tie dye, lanyards, and duct tape to life in new and engaging ways

  • Unit Leader (UL): cares for, and supervises over, the daily needs of campers and counselors

  • Spontinator (Spont): brings spontaneity, emcee skills, and week-long games and adventures to life

  • Camp Chronicle: captures the magic of camp by taking photos and videos and utilizes social media to share with the wider Goodtimes community.

  • Nurses (RNs): attends to the medical needs and overall health of campers; NOTE: first-time camp nurses must attend staff training weekend (get info)

  • Provider (MDs/NPs): provides overnight coverage and medical support (get info and use special application link)

  • Care Coordinator: a licensed and/or degreed specialist in camper behavior and mental health (get info)

2025 staff Dates 

June 20–28, 2025
July 11–19, 2025

application deadline

April 15, 2025

ELIGIBILITY

Must be 18+ years old, meet minimum job requirements, Goodtimes-required immunizations are up-to-date (view Goodtimes’ immunization policy), and be available for the duration of the 9-day camp period.

How to Apply

If you are eligible to participate, the application process is as simple as one, two, three:

1. Access the online application
2. Fill out the application and associated documentation
3. Submit the application by the 2025 due date

FAQs

Have a question about being on staff? You're likely not the first person so take advantage of our frequently asked questions. 

THEME

The camp theme for 2025 is It’s Game On; inspired by TV gameshows, board, card, and video games.

questions

If you have any questions about requirements, camp, or the staff application process, please contact the volunteer manager. Hired staff, check out the Staff Portal.

Mark “S’mores” Schmor
mark@thegoodtimesproject.org
206.255.3804

First-Time Applicants

Upon submission of an application, all new-staff applicants will be interviewed (in person or via phone) to determine whether they're a good fit for our camp. If hired, you will be invited to attend a new staff orientation in May, and will be required to complete ~2 hours of online staff training prior to arrival at camp. In addition, you'll receive on-site training once at camp with fellow new and veteran staffers. You’ll also need a camp name. All applicants must submit 3 references and background checks will be conducted.

Apply

If you meet the minimum eligibility requirements, are available from either June 20–28, 2025 or July 11–19, 2025, and believe that you would be a great addition to our Camp Goodtimes staff, simply visit the online application and follow the instructions to submit it by the 2025 deadline. Once submitted, the camp team will review your application. Official hiring notices will be sent in early May.

OTHER CAMP STAFF OPPORTUNITIES

If your availability and interest doesn’t match up with Camp Goodtimes, please take the time to review the opportunities at our other camps.