What Are Roller Skating/Roller Blading Jobs at Summer Camp?
Roller Skating and Roller Blading Jobs at Summer Camps
Roller skating and roller blading jobs at summer camps are a fun specialty role for skaters, inline pros, and roller derby alumni who love sharing the joy of wheels with eager young campers. From traditional sleepaway camps with weekly skate nights to specialty residential camps offering serious roller programs, instructors bring high-energy fun and skill development to every session of the summer.
As a roller skating instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll teach foundational skating, stopping, turning, basic tricks, and safety while running daily sessions across age groups. You’ll manage rentals, helmets, and protective gear and uphold strict safety protocols. Many co-ed residential camps blend roller skating with roller hockey, dance, or fitness programs, giving multi-discipline instructors a varied and creative summer.
You’ll teach skating fundamentals, stopping, turning, and safety while running daily sessions. Most sleepaway camps with skating programs include rotating sessions throughout the summer camp season.
Competitive skating, roller derby, artistic, or inline backgrounds are all great fits. Comfort with kids, safety, and progression-based teaching matters most at residential camps with active skating programs.
Many overnight camps with skating programs maintain a fleet of rental skates, helmets, and pads. Specialty residential skate camps may have more advanced equipment for older campers. Gear scope varies by camp.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience. Sleepaway camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds meaningful value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Often yes. Many co-ed residential camps blend skating with dance, fitness, or roller hockey programs. Multi-discipline movement instructors are especially valued at sleepaway camps with broad athletic offerings.
