What Are Skateboarding Jobs at Summer Camp?
Skateboarding Jobs at Overnight Camps
Skateboarding jobs at summer camps are a dream gig for working skaters, skate instructors, and competitive park riders who want to share the culture and craft of skating with eager young campers. From traditional sleepaway camps with on-property mini ramps to specialty skate residential camps with full concrete parks, skateboarding instructors lead one of the most creative and confidence-building programs of every summer at camp.
As a skateboarding instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll teach basics, balance, pushing, ollies, tricks, and park etiquette while running daily sessions across age groups. You’ll manage helmets, pads, and rental boards while upholding strict safety protocols. Many co-ed residential camps blend skateboarding with broader action sports programs alongside BMX and scooter, giving multi-discipline instructors a packed and varied summer.
You’ll teach basics, ollies, tricks, and park etiquette while running daily sessions. Most sleepaway camps with skateboarding programs include daily ramp time throughout the summer camp season.
Competitive skating, working instructor experience, or strong skate culture backgrounds are ideal. CPR/First Aid is standard at every residential camp running active skateboarding programs. Safety mindset matters most.
Specialty action sports residential camps often maintain full concrete or wooden parks with bowls, ramps, and street features. Traditional sleepaway camps may have smaller mini ramps or shared sport courts. Equipment varies.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience. Overnight camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which makes the overall summer camp package noticeably more valuable than the base figure.
Often yes. Many co-ed residential camps blend skateboarding with BMX, scooter, and inline programs. Multi-discipline action sports instructors are especially valued at sleepaway camps with deep park offerings.
