Job Requirements

Click on your job title to view the certifications you need prior to staff training. Submit proof of your certifications on the Forms page of the staff portal.

NOTE: Camp Gallagher will reimburse you for any required trainings. Hired staff will receive notifications of upcoming trainings, but it is the responsibility of the staff to be certified before staff training. 

>> Read more about training courses available in Washington state

Lodge Leader

Required:

  • CPR, First Aid, & AED
  • Washington State Dept. of Health - Food Worker Card
  • Darkness to light training (download instructions here)

Strongly desired, but not required:

  • Lifeguarding certification
  • Leave No Trace
  • Small Craft Safety
  • Intro To Sailing

Expedition Leader

Required:

Strongly desired, but not required:

  • Washington State Dept. of Health - Food Worker Card
  • Leave No Trace
  • Small Craft Safety
  • Intro To Sailing

Waterfront Specialist

Required:

  • CPR, First Aid, & AED
  • Lifeguarding
  • Small Craft Safety or Instructor rating or documentation of experience
  • Darkness to light training (download instructions here)

Strongly desired, but not required:

  • Washington State Dept. of Health - Food Worker Card
  • Intro To Sailing
  • Leave No Trace

Waterfront Specialist - Boating

Required:

  • CPR, First Aid, & AED
  • Lifeguarding
  • Small Craft Safety or Instructor rating or documentation of experience
  • Darkness to light training (download instructions here)

Strongly desired, but not required:

  • Washington State Dept. of Health - Food Worker Card
  • Intro To Sailing
  • Leave No Trace

Crafts Specialist

Required:

Strongly desired, but not required:

  • Lifeguarding certification
  • Leave No Trace
  • Small Craft Safety
  • Intro To Sailing

Environmental Education Specialist

Required:

Strongly desired, but not required:

  • Washington State Dept. of Health - Food Worker Card
  • Lifeguarding certification
  • Leave No Trace
  • Small Craft Safety
  • Intro To Sailing

Challenge / Ropes Course Specialist

Required:

  • CPR, First Aid, & AED
  • Challenge course certification or documented training & experience of facilitating low ropes initiatives and vertical playpen
  • Darkness to light training (download instructions here)

Strongly desired, but not required:

  • Washington State Dept. of Health - Food Worker Card
  • Lifeguarding certification
  • Leave No Trace
  • Small Craft Safety
  • Intro To Sailing

Assistant Cook

Required:

Strongly desired, but not required:

  • CPG/First Aid & AED
  • Lifeguarding certification
  • Leave No Trace
  • Small Craft Safety
  • Intro To Sailing

Head Cook

Required:

  • CPR, First Aid, & AED
  • Washington State Dept. of Health - Food Worker Card
  • Darkness to light training (download instructions here)

Strongly desired, but not required:

  • Lifeguarding certification
  • Leave No Trace
  • Small Craft Safety
  • Intro To Sailing

Health Care Manager

Required:

  • Must be a registered nurse unless otherwise coordinated w/ summer director
  • First Aid, CPR, & AED
  • Darkness to light training (download instructions here)

Assistant Director

Required:

Strongly desired, but not required:

  • Washington State Dept. of Health - Food Worker Card
  • Lifeguarding certification
  • Leave No Trace
  • Challenge course faciliation
  • Small Craft Safety
  • Intro To Sailing

Alumni Experience Coordinator

Required:

Strongly desired, but not required:

  • Washington State Dept. of Health - Food Worker Card
  • Lifeguarding certification
  • Leave No Trace
  • Small Craft Safety
  • Intro To Sailing

Archery Specialist

Required:

Strongly desired, but not required:

  • Washington State Dept. of Health - Food Worker Card
  • Lifeguarding certification
  • Leave No Trace
  • Small Craft Safety
  • Intro To Sailing