Fitness Jobs at Summer Camps
Fitness jobs at summer camps are a fantastic fit for personal trainers, group fitness instructors, and college athletic trainers who want to share healthy movement with the next generation. From morning workouts at traditional sleepaway camps to full functional fitness programs at specialty residential sports camps, fitness staff keep campers strong, energized, and feeling great all season long.
As a fitness instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll lead group workouts, plan strength and conditioning sessions, run wellness electives, and often coach campers preparing for fall sports. You’ll work across age groups, modify intensity for safety, and partner with athletic and waterfront teams as needed. Many co-ed residential camps blend fitness with yoga, aerobics, and strength training under broader wellness programs, giving multi-discipline instructors a packed and varied summer.
What does a fitness instructor at summer camp do?You’ll lead group workouts, plan strength and conditioning, and run wellness electives across age groups. Most sleepaway camps with fitness programs run daily classes throughout the summer camp season.
What certifications help when applying for fitness jobs at sleepaway camps?NASM, ACE, ACSM, or CSCS certifications are highly valued. CPR/First Aid is generally required at every overnight camp. Strength and conditioning credentials are especially helpful at residential sports-focused camps.
Do summer camps have dedicated fitness facilities?Many specialty sports residential camps maintain full gyms, weight rooms, and turf training spaces. Traditional sleepaway camps may operate out of multi-use spaces with basic equipment. Facility scope varies widely.
What does the pay look like for fitness jobs at summer camps?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 noticeably more valuable than the base figure.
Is fitness usually combined with other roles?Often yes. Many co-ed residential camps blend fitness with yoga, aerobics, dance, or athletic training. Multi-discipline wellness instructors are especially valued at sleepaway camps building integrated health and fitness programs.
Browse Summer Camp Fitness Jobs for 2026
| Job Type | Setting |
|---|
| Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp |
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 31, 2026
Our extensive activity program at Birchmont is run by an incredible team of coaches, athletes, and artists. Depending on the area, our specialists will either run a program on their own or as part of a team of instructors – helping the campers to learn new skills, have fun and develop their confidence and ability in particular areas. Our specialists also play an important role with their assigned group, assisting as general counselors when not running their own activity area. This role is suited to someone with expertise or experience in a particular activity – previous coaching or teaching experience is preferred, but our Area Heads and Athletic Director are on hand to ‘teach the teachers’, and help talented athletes and specialists develop their own delivery style – so enthusiastic amateurs are welcome also! Current specialty areas which we are recruiting for include: Archery, Arts and Crafts, Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Fitness/Personal Training, Mountain Biking, Games (Physical Education), Performing Arts & Music, High Ropes, Horseback Riding, Tennis, and Soccer. Our Activity Specialists typically will spend about half their day delivering their activity area, and the other half of the day acting as General Counselors, so they get to have the full camp experience, while honing and sharing their skills in a particular program area. These roles are suited to current college students or graduates with a passion for their chosen activity.
Camp Watitoh is hiring for summer ! Camp Watitoh is a seven-week traditional co-ed summer camp, located in the Berkshire Mountains in Western Massachusetts. Our campers’ ages range from 7 to 15 years old. We attract staff from all over the United States and Canada and enjoy a nice population from abroad. Some of our…
Camp Danbee is hiring for summer ! Camp Danbee is a seven-week summer camp for girls, located in the Berkshire Mountains in Western Massachusetts. Our campers’ ages range from 7 to 15 years old. There are approximately 100 bunk counselors living in the cabins with the campers. Bunk counselors also teach classes in one or…
