Grounds / Maintenance

Join the dedicated operations team that keeps our 35-acre Lake Hopatcong campus safe, beautiful, and ready for action every single day. As part of our Grounds and Maintenance crew, you will take hands-on ownership of our outdoor facilities, athletic fields, and program pavilions. You will collaborate daily with camp directors and support staff to solve practical challenges and ensure daily camp life runs seamlessly behind the scenes. This role builds essential teamwork, logistical planning, and problem-solving skills that stand out on any future resume. Trade a predictable summer job for an energizing outdoor experience where your daily efforts power the entire camp community.

- Maintain clean, safe, and vibrant grounds across our 35-acre outdoor campus and specialized program hubs.- Prepare athletic fields, open-air pavilions, playgrounds, and waterside areas for daily camper activities.- Conduct daily campus walkthroughs to identify maintenance priorities, enhance facility safety, and address quick repairs.- Manage campus cleanliness, recycling, and waste collection throughout the day to support high health and safety standards.- Assist with logistics for camp-wide special events, Olympic competitions, and smooth transitions into covered facilities on rainy days.- Coordinate the distribution of camp supplies, equipment, and hydration stations to keep counselors and campers supported.

- Prior experience with landscaping, general maintenance, athletic field upkeep, or facility operations is a plus, but not required.- Background in hands-on outdoor work, team athletics, or physical project execution.- Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, and proactive problem-solving abilities.

- High level of self-motivation, attention to detail, and pride in maintaining an active outdoor environment.- Positive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse camp teams.- Strong safety awareness and commitment to keeping facilities secure and welcoming for children.- Must be at least 18 years old (entering sophomore year of college or older) by the start of the camp season.

- College student pursuing studies in facilities management, engineering, sports operations, environmental science, or related fields.

- Ability to work actively outdoors across varied terrain on a 35-acre campus in various summer weather conditions.- Capability to lift, carry, and maneuver supplies, tables, benches, and grounds equipment.- Comfort with standing, walking, bending, and carrying out physical tasks throughout the camp day.

- Build practical leadership, facility management, and team collaboration skills that elevate your resume for future careers.- Spend your summer active and outdoors on a scenic 35-acre lakeside campus instead of behind a desk.- Complimentary daily hot and cold lunch provided in our open-air lunch pavilion.- Opportunity for your child(ren) to attend camp at discounted tuition.- Join a warm, supportive staff family where your contributions are recognized and valued every day.- Consistent Monday through Friday schedule with most evenings and weekends free.

Willow Lake Day Camp is a premier family-owned day camp situated on 35 picturesque acres along Lake Hopatcong in northwest New Jersey. For over 40 years, we have provided campers ages 3 through 15 with unforgettable summers filled with dynamic sports, arts, aquatics, and outdoor adventures. Our dedicated leadership team fosters an inclusive, caring environment where both campers and staff build confidence, life skills, and lasting friendships.

Our 35-acre campus is located on the north shore of Lake Hopatcong, featuring shaded woodlands, manicured sports fields, heated swimming pools, and modern outdoor pavilions. All duties for this position are performed on-site across our private camp facilities.