TIC staff members enjoy creative independence, a stimulating and spirited atmosphere, and the camaraderie of brilliant and energetic peers. They work great hours: 8am to 4pm for the 8-week season, and they earn excellent pay. We recruit highly qualified staff members beginning each January, and we usually finish hiring by June. Please read the general requirements below and check out the JOB DESCRIPTIONS before you apply:

  • DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU ARE AVAILABLE THE WHOLE SUMMER, INCLUDING STAFF TRAINING DAYS. (For DC: 6/10-8/9; for MD & VA: 6/17-8/16). Some accommodations can be made for those finishing their school year during training.
  • All TIC jobs require energy, creativity, patience, and a real interest in children and adolescents. Experience in teaching or coaching is an asset.
  • TIC runs three DAY CAMPS in the Washington DC metro area with NO RESIDENT FACILITIES. Preference is given to local residents, but out-of-towners who can find their own housing may apply.
  • International staff are hired only through agencies (such as CAMP LEADERS) which provide pre-screening, appropriate visas, travel arrangements and health insurance.
  • Preference is given to applicants 18 years of age or older, but we make occasional exceptions for highly qualified high school seniors or graduates, especially if they have been through our Counselor-in-Training program.
  • NEW COUNSELORS AT TIC MAY NOT WORK IN BOTH TECHNOLOGY AND SPORTS. It is difficult enough to learn to do one job well, without trying to do two jobs. Returning counselors who are qualified in both areas may get to "travel" between computers and sports with either the juniors or the seniors.

    • If you have any questions about the hiring process or the status of your application, please contact the Executive Director, Emily Riedel: emily@ticcamp.com.

    WHY DOES TIC ROCK?
    "As always, the counselors were top-notch—articulate, positive, responsible, respectful, intelligent role-models."
    — 2012 Parent Survey
    		  

    TO APPLY ONLINE

    The ONLINE APPLICATION will take you at least 20-30 minutes to complete. You may save your work and log back in using your username and password (so don't forget them!) to continue your Application in Process, but once you submit it, you will no longer be able to change anything. We do not review incomplete applications, so please make sure you submit it when you are done.

    Be prepared to provide contact information (emails) for THREE REFERENCES (past employers, teachers, or anyone who has seen you work with children. No relatives.) Or distribute the PDF version of the staff reference form, which can be mailed, emailed or faxed (see below).

    When you are ready to begin the interactive online application, click here.

    TO APPLY BY MAIL

    Fill out this interactive application online, print it, and mail it to the TIC Camp Office, 3715 Camelot Drive, Annandale, VA 22003.

    Distribute three staff reference forms to your recommenders, which also must be sent by mail to the address above, OR emailed to forms@ticcamp.com. OR faxed to (703) 995-4681.

    You will be contacted to arrange a personal interview only after all three references have been received.