What Are Football Jobs at Summer Camp?

Football Jobs at Summer Camps in the USA

Football jobs at summer camps offer some of the most spirited, energetic coaching opportunities in youth sports. From traditional sleepaway camps running flag and 7-on-7 leagues to specialty football academies featuring top high school and collegiate coaches, football staff find rewarding teaching environments where they can shape young athletes throughout the season. If you played, coach, or love the gridiron, summer camp football is a phenomenal way to share the game.

As a football coach at an overnight camp, you’ll teach passing, catching, route running, defense, and play recognition while running drills, scrimmages, and inter-camp games. You’ll plan practice progressions, organize intra-camp tournaments, and support color war and special event programming. Many co-ed residential camps integrate football into broader athletics programs, while specialty residential football camps run intensive week-long programs with combine-style assessments and film review.

What does a football coach at summer camp do?

You’ll teach passing, catching, route running, defense, and play recognition while running drills, scrimmages, and games. Most sleepaway camps include football in daily athletics rotations throughout the summer camp season.

Is contact football allowed at summer camps?

Most overnight camps run flag or 7-on-7 to keep play safe and inclusive. Specialty football academies sometimes incorporate limited contact under strict supervision with proper equipment. Confirm contact policies during your interview.

What playing background works best for football jobs?

High school or college playing experience and prior youth or school coaching are highly valued. Specialty residential football camps often prefer coaches with Division I, II, III, or recent professional backgrounds.

What does the pay look like for football jobs at summer camps?

Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Sleepaway camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds meaningful value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.

Can current college football players coach at summer camps?

Yes — many residential camps actively recruit current college football players. Just verify NIL and NCAA compliance with your athletic department before accepting any paid camp coaching role at a sleepaway camp.

Browse Summer Camp Football Jobs for 2026

Landsports Instructors

Camp Danbee
PO Box 337
Hinsdale, Massachusetts 01235
United States

SalaryJob TypeSetting
USD Starts at $2300/summerFull-Time SeasonalOvernight Camp

Start Date: June 1, 2026

End Date: August 31, 2026

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Camp Wah-Nee
128 Wah-Nee Road
Torrington, Connecticut 06790
United States

Camp Wah-Nee is hiring for summer ! If you’re looking to work at Camp Wah-Nee, you’ll find an exciting and rewarding summer camp job in the Berkshire Mountains of Connecticut, just over two hours from both New York City and Boston. Staff spend the summer in a peaceful lakeside setting surrounded by nature, tradition, and…

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Camp Mah-Kee-Nac
6 Hawthorne Rd
Lenox, Massachusetts 01240
United States

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac is hiring for summer ! Much More Than Just Another Summer Job…Camp Mah-Kee-Nac offers an unforgettable summer job experience in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, just a few hours from both Boston and New York City. Staff live and work in a stunning lakeside setting, surrounded by natural beauty and a close-knit camp…

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