Medical Staff Quick Facts

-21 years old by June 1, 2025

-Successful completion of 1 year of medical school

-Employment Reference

Interviews may be done in person or over zoom. They are informal and normally last 30-45 minutes.

We are required to conduct criminal background checks on all applicants.

Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc. / Camp Sweeney is an equal opportunity employer.

Yes. All medical staff applicants must have an online Recommendation Form submitted on their behalf by an individual unaffiliated with Camp Sweeney. This form may be completed by professors, employers, volunteer supervisors, etc. A letter of recommendation may be submitted in the place of the Recommendation Form.

If selected for a position on our staff, you will receive a contract via email. You will be asked to complete and return the contract via email or fax within 7-10 days. Additional employment paperwork will be requested at that time. If you choose to decline the position, please notify us as soon as possible.

Each summer, Camp Sweeney employs approximately 70 counselors, 20 medical staff, 14 Program Assistants, 10 office staff, and 12 kitchen staff.

Medical Staff Development for all staff begins on May 25th, 2025.

August 1st, 2025

Medical Staff Employment dates can vary to accommodate school start dates

First Session: June 1 – June 19, 2025

Second Session: June 22 – July 10, 2025

Third Session: July 13 – July 31st, 2025

All employees are required to work the entire duration of the summer.

Medical Staff Employment dates can vary to accommodate school start dates

Time off will be based on the position you are hired for. Generally, medical staff will be given time off at some point following the completion of Development, Session 1, and Session 2 depending on the work required before the next session begins. In addition to this time, medical staff will be given about 36 hours off during each session in which they can leave the Camp property. With the exception of their time off, medical staff will reside at Camp Sweeney from staff development through their last day of work.

Yes. Medical staff members who work a full-length summer are paid $3,350. This amount will vary in proportion to the amount of days worked as needed to accomodate medical school start dates.

Yes. Male counselors are not allowed to have or grow facial hair or wear earrings while at camp. All other body piercings (such as tongue, nose, and naval) are not permitted by either male or female counselors. Tattoos must be covered at all times and unnatural hair color is not permitted.

There may be other dress code restrictions for safety reasons depending upon position. These restrictions will be detailed during staff development.