Island Lake Camp is hiring for summer ! Thank you for your interest in working at Island Lake. Our staff members play the most important role in camp by creating a memorable summer for the campers and themselves. During your stay at Island Lake you will establish very special relationships with your campers and your…
What Are Baseball Jobs at Summer Camp?
Baseball Jobs at Summer Camps Across the USA
Baseball jobs at summer camps are a fantastic fit for coaches, college players, and former pros who want to spend their summer teaching America’s pastime to the next generation. From classic sleepaway camps in the Northeast running daily diamond practices to specialty baseball academies that pull in elite high school and college talent, baseball coaches are valued for both their technical skill and ability to mentor young athletes.
As a baseball coach at an overnight camp, you’ll teach hitting, fielding, pitching, baserunning, and game IQ across multiple age groups. You’ll run drills, manage intra-camp leagues, and often help organize inter-camp games. Many co-ed and traditional residential camps offer baseball as part of a broader athletics rotation, while dedicated baseball camps run focused weekly clinics with skill assessments and individualized coaching. If you love the game and love kids, this is a dream summer job.
What does a baseball coach at summer camp do?
A baseball coach teaches fundamentals — hitting, fielding, pitching, baserunning — and runs drills, scrimmages, and games across age groups. Most overnight camps include baseball in a daily athletics rotation throughout the summer camp season.
What playing background works best for baseball jobs at camp?
College or high school playing experience is highly valued, as is youth coaching at any competitive level. Specialty baseball camps often prefer coaches with Division I, II, or III experience or recent professional playing backgrounds.
Do summer camps provide all the baseball equipment?
Yes — most sleepaway camps provide bats, balls, helmets, catcher’s gear, and field maintenance equipment. You’ll usually need your own glove and personal cleats. Specialty baseball academies sometimes provide additional advanced training tools too.
What does the pay look like for baseball coaches at camp?
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Overnight camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds significant value to the overall summer camp package.
Can current college baseball players coach at summer camps?
Yes — many residential camps actively recruit current college players. Just make sure to check NIL and NCAA compliance with your athletic department before accepting any paid camp coaching role.
Browse Summer Camp Baseball Jobs for 2027
Island Lake Camp
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Camp Robin Hood
65 Robin Hood Lane
Freedom, New Hampshire 03836
Camp Robin Hood is hiring for summer ! Thank you for your interest in working at Camp Robin Hood this summer. At Camp Robin Hood we truly are a family. Head Counselor Chuck Illig began at Robin Hood in 1965, Associate Director Michelle Brockman in 1990, and Head of Riding/Office Manager Diane Morath in 1993….
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Brant Lake Camp
7586 State Route 8
Brant Lake, New York 12815
United States
Brant Lake Camp is hiring for summer ! Being a counselor at Brant Lake is an incredibly challenging and rewarding experience unlike any other. Working with young children and adults, and making a difference in their lives will leave you feeling fulfilled and will even make a profound and significant impact on your own life….
