Field hockey jobs at summer camps are a perfect fit for college players, high school coaches, and club program leaders who love the sport. From traditional sleepaway camps with full field hockey programs to specialty residential field hockey academies that bring in elite collegiate coaches, instructors find rich teaching environments where they can shape young athletes throughout the summer.
As a field hockey coach at an overnight camp, you’ll teach stick skills, dribbling, passing, defending, and game IQ while running drills, scrimmages, and inter-camp games. You’ll plan practice progressions, organize intra-camp tournaments, and often help coach across age and ability groups. Many co-ed residential camps run robust field hockey programs alongside soccer and lacrosse, giving multi-sport coaches a packed and exciting summer.
What does a field hockey coach at summer camp do?
You’ll teach stick skills, dribbling, passing, defending, and game tactics while running practices, drills, and games. Most overnight camps include field hockey in their athletics rotation throughout the summer camp season.
What playing background works best for these jobs?
College or high school playing experience and prior youth or club coaching are highly valued. Specialty residential field hockey camps often prefer coaches with Division I, II, or III collegiate playing or coaching backgrounds.
Do summer camps provide field hockey equipment?
Yes — most sleepaway camps provide sticks, balls, goals, and goalie equipment. You’ll usually need your own cleats, mouthguard, and shin guards. Specialty residential field hockey camps often have additional training tools.
What does the pay look like for field hockey jobs at camp?
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Overnight camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which makes the overall summer camp package meaningfully more valuable than the base salary alone.
Can current college field hockey players coach at summer camps?
Yes — many residential camps actively recruit current collegiate field hockey players. Just verify NIL and NCAA compliance with your athletic department before accepting any paid coaching role at a sleepaway camp.
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Being a staff member at Laurel South is far more than a summer job… it’s an unforgettable experience in beautiful surroundings… and a rare opportunity to reach your full potential as you help others reach theirs. Laurel South is a down-to-earth place where you will meet and make friends of all ages – from all over the world – and form bonds that will last a lifetime. Most of all, it’s a place where a family feeling is encouraged and both campers and staff are urged to be themselves.
We are seeking college students and teachers to lead and instruct a wide variety of activities. Our staff are caring and fun individuals who have a desire to make a difference in a child’s life.
Laurel South is among the most well-respected camps in the country. We offer quality instruction designed to allow children to participate in activities they love, while also allowing them to explore new and exciting opportunities.
We are looking for a two-month commitment June 10th – August 11th. We offer room and board for the time you are working at camp. Interested applicants, please send a cover letter detailing your interest in working with children and resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
