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Lacrosse coach/instructor for children’s overnight summer camp in Kent, CT.

Teaching the basic skills, techniques and game play for male/female campers ages 7-15

As an athletics specialists, you will teach and coach campers while also living in a cabin with campers and other staff members. You will have responsibility to supervise the children in the cabin, when not working in your area. As KenMont and KenWood is a brother/sister camp, the activities are done by single-gender, and not co-ed.

Staff must live on campgrounds for the duration of their contract.

Qualifications

Previous coaching/team experience preferred. Looking for staff who are passionate about their sport, and who want to pass on their enthusiasm for it to others.

Benefits

Room and board. All housing and meals provided for duration of contract. On designated time off, staff can enjoy all of the activities that camp has to offer!
• *Some other positions may be available – please visit us at: https://www.kenmontkenwood.com/work-at-camp/ for more info

Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Fitness,
Come spend the Summer of a Lifetime in The Berkshires!

Camp Danbee is currently hiring passionate, skilled individuals to be great roles models for our campers! Our camp counselors spend their summer in various roles at camp, instructing our campers in everything from athletics, waterfront, outdoor adventure, creative arts and more!

The Role:

You will serve a dual role as a counselor at Camp Danbee. Those roles include being cabin counselor and program instructor. As a cabin counselor, you and one to three other co-counselors will live in a cabin with 10-12 campers, whom you will supervise for the summer. As a program instructor, you will help prepare and lead instructional lessons in your dedicated program area.

Male instructors do not live in cabins with campers, and will have additional duties outside of program instructional time – you’re a valuable part of the camp family!

Working at camp is an opportunity to develop skills that can be used in a career outside of camp. You will enhance your leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. Camp Danbee has a large leadership team to learn from, from multiple college Head Coaches to experienced professionals across the education, outdoor recreation, and sports industries.

We will work with your college/university to earn paid internship credits.

The Perks:

• Salary starts at $2300 for a Freshman in college and increases from there
• Travel allowance in addition to salary
• Room, board, and staff t-shirts
• Internship credit*
• Experience The Berkshires, meet people from all over the US and the world, and have the summer of a lifetime!

*Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position

WORK WITH AN INDUSTRY LEADER: Camp Chipinaw was founded in 1926, while Silver Lake was established in 2004 to offer a half summer option to our families. Both Camp Chipinaw and Silver Lake were once again named one of the Top 50 Summer Camps in the US. We pride ourselves on hiring exceptional staff from not only the states but all around the world. With over 400 staff members, from over 20 different countries, you will be able to set up a professional network unlike anywhere else.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Are you ready to make a lifelong impact on campers’ lives, while gaining real world experience? We take great pride in providing an unbelievable summer for hundreds of campers every year. With over 60 different activities at camp, we are looking to hire highly skilled individuals to be teachers and coaches in those areas. Each specialist will work in their area 5 hours a day, teaching campers ranging in ages 8-15. Specialist will make lesson plans, create fun drills and games, practice schedules, and anything else to keep their program innovative and fresh. As a sports specialist you will also get the opportunity to coach teams and referee/umpire games. The rest of the day is spent as a bunk counselor, watching over and building relationships with your campers.

ROLES AVAILABLE: Baseball, Softball, Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Roller Hockey, Golf, & Lacrosse.

We are also searching for area directors who will oversee a program and live in private staff housing. Salary range will be different than a specialist

SALARY & BENEFITS: $2,400- $3,200 + Room & Board, Meals, and a Travel Stipend

EXPERIENCE YOU WILL GAIN: * Real world life experiences * Problem solving techniques * Inter and Intra-personal skills * Leadership skills

We conduct a weeklong orientation to prepare you for your role. When not teaching lessons, you will get to experience being a bunk counselor. Each bunk will have 7-10 campers and 2-3 staff members. Your responsibilities include watching over and being a big brother/sister figure to your your campers, while most importantly playing camp and having fun with them every day!

CHECK OUT OUR HYPE VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/320618773

QUALIFICATIONS: We are looking for individuals who are skilled and passionate in their sport. Teaching or coaching experience preferred.

To be considered, an applicant must:

• have completed at least 1 year of college prior to arrival at camp
• remain flexible and adaptable
• have the ability to be on your feet for over 12 hrs a day
• have a passion working with and coaching children
• possess an outgoing and fun personality

WORK WITH AN INDUSTRY LEADER: Camp Chipinaw was founded in 1926, while Silver Lake was established in 2004 to offer a half summer option to our families. Both Camp Chipinaw and Silver Lake were once again named one of the Top 50 Summer Camps in the US. We pride ourselves on hiring exceptional staff from not only the states but all around the world. With over 400 staff members, from over 20 different countries, you will be able to set up a professional network unlike anywhere else.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Are you ready to make a lifelong impact on campers’ lives, while gaining real world experience? We take great pride in providing an unbelievable summer for hundreds of campers every year. With over 60 different activities at camp, we are looking to hire highly skilled individuals to be teachers and coaches in those areas. Each specialist will work in their area 5 hours a day, teaching campers ranging in ages 8-15. Specialist will make lesson plans, create fun drills and games, practice schedules, and anything else to keep their program innovative and fresh. As a sports specialist you will also get the opportunity to coach teams and referee/umpire games. The rest of the day is spent as a bunk counselor, watching over and building relationships with your campers.

ROLES AVAILABLE: Baseball, Softball, Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Roller Hockey, Golf, & Lacrosse.

We are also searching for area directors who will oversee a program and live in private staff housing. Salary range will be different than a specialist

SALARY & BENEFITS: $2,400- $3,200 + Room & Board, Meals, and a Travel Stipend

EXPERIENCE YOU WILL GAIN: * Real world life experiences * Problem solving techniques * Inter and Intra-personal skills * Leadership skills

We conduct a weeklong orientation to prepare you for your role. When not teaching lessons, you will get to experience being a bunk counselor. Each bunk will have 7-10 campers and 2-3 staff members. Your responsibilities include watching over and being a big brother/sister figure to your your campers, while most importantly playing camp and having fun with them every day!

CHECK OUT OUR HYPE VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/320618773

QUALIFICATIONS: We are looking for individuals who are skilled and passionate in their sport. Teaching or coaching experience preferred.

To be considered, an applicant must:

• have completed at least 1 year of college prior to arrival at camp
• remain flexible and adaptable
• have the ability to be on your feet for over 12 hrs a day
• have a passion working with and coaching children
• possess an outgoing and fun personality

WORK WITH AN INDUSTRY LEADER: Camp Chipinaw was founded in 1926, while Silver Lake was established in 2004 to offer a half summer option to our families. Both Camp Chipinaw and Silver Lake were once again named one of the Top 50 Summer Camps in the US. We pride ourselves on hiring exceptional staff from not only the states but all around the world. With over 400 staff members, from over 20 different countries, you will be able to set up a professional network unlike anywhere else.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Are you ready to make a lifelong impact on campers’ lives, while gaining real world experience? We take great pride in providing an unbelievable summer for hundreds of campers every year. With over 60 different activities at camp, we are looking to hire highly skilled individuals to be teachers and coaches in those areas. Each specialist will work in their area 5 hours a day, teaching campers ranging in ages 8-15. Specialist will make lesson plans, create fun drills and games, practice schedules, and anything else to keep their program innovative and fresh. As a sports specialist you will also get the opportunity to coach teams and referee/umpire games. The rest of the day is spent as a bunk counselor, watching over and building relationships with your campers.

ROLES AVAILABLE: Baseball, Softball, Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Roller Hockey, Golf, & Lacrosse.

We are also searching for area directors who will oversee a program and live in private staff housing. Salary range will be different than a specialist

SALARY & BENEFITS: $2,400- $3,200 + Room & Board, Meals, and a Travel Stipend

EXPERIENCE YOU WILL GAIN: * Real world life experiences * Problem solving techniques * Inter and Intra-personal skills * Leadership skills

We conduct a weeklong orientation to prepare you for your role. When not teaching lessons, you will get to experience being a bunk counselor. Each bunk will have 7-10 campers and 2-3 staff members. Your responsibilities include watching over and being a big brother/sister figure to your your campers, while most importantly playing camp and having fun with them every day!

CHECK OUT OUR HYPE VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/320618773

QUALIFICATIONS: We are looking for individuals who are skilled and passionate in their sport. Teaching or coaching experience preferred.

To be considered, an applicant must:

• have completed at least 1 year of college prior to arrival at camp
• remain flexible and adaptable
• have the ability to be on your feet for over 12 hrs a day
• have a passion working with and coaching children
• possess an outgoing and fun personality