Sauna Camp
Sauna Camp Guide
Normalized English title: Sauna Guide
Independence, MN · Seasonal · $20 / hour
Run two-hour winter sauna sessions at Sauna Camp, at Camp Ihduhapi in Minnesota, November 2026 to March 2027: stoke the fires, carry wood, manage the ice plunge and guide guests through their first rounds.
Responsibilities
- Oversee two-hour sauna sessions, keeping guests safe and comfortable, with several sessions a day on weekends.
- Greet guests, check them in and confirm waivers are signed.
- Guide guests through basic breathwork and support people new to sauna and cold plunge.
- Start and stoke the sauna fires and carry wood.
- Keep the ice plunge holes clean and clear, which can include cutting ice with a saw or sledgehammer.
Requirements
- Thursday and Friday evening or Saturday and Sunday availability from Black Friday through the end of March.
- Able to work outside in winter for long periods and lift up to 50 lb over short distances.
- Over 18 with an up-to-date driver's license; a basic background check runs on hiring.
- Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certification required on hiring.
Compensation and benefits
$20 / hour
Role capability profile
What this role connects to
This profile combines the employer listing's structured fields with the primary role family.
Functional focusSauna hostGuest servicesSauna operations
Systems touchedWood-fired saunaIce plungeBreathwork
Asset and settingSaunaCold plunge
Risk and training contexthigh heatpublic-water exposureslip and fallguest emergenciesPool-operator or water-care trainingFood-safety certificationAufguss or ritual training