Sports Jobs at Summer Camps
Sports jobs at summer camps are some of the most in-demand seasonal roles in the country. From traditional sleepaway camps offering daily multi-sport rotations to specialty residential sports camps featuring elite coaches, sports staff power the energy of every season. Whether you’re a college athlete, club coach, PE teacher, or recreational sports leader, summer camp sports work offers a great way to mentor young athletes and develop coaching chops.
As a sports staffer at an overnight camp, you’ll teach skills, run drills, organize tournaments, referee games, and support major athletic events like color war and Olympics days. You’ll often coach across multiple disciplines while supporting cabin life and broader camper community. Many co-ed residential camps build full-summer programming around inter-camp leagues, color war, and championship events, giving sports staff a packed and rewarding schedule.
What does a sports staffer do at a summer camp?You’ll teach skills, run drills, organize tournaments, referee games, and support major athletic events. Most sleepaway camps include sports in daily rotations throughout the summer camp season.
What background works best for sports jobs at sleepaway camps?Collegiate playing experience, high school coaching, PE teaching, or strong recreational coaching backgrounds are all great fits. Multi-sport competence is especially valuable at residential camps with broad athletic programs.
Do I need to specialize in one sport?Not necessarily. Many co-ed residential camps prefer multi-sport coaches who can teach soccer, basketball, lacrosse, baseball, and more. Specialists are also welcome, especially at sports-focused sleepaway camps.
What does the pay look like for sports 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 international athletes work in sports roles at camp?Yes — many co-ed sleepaway camps hire international sports staff through J-1 programs like Camp America, CCUSA, and Camp Leaders. International coaches and athletes work at residential camps every summer.
Browse Summer Camp Sports Jobs for 2026
| Job Type | Setting |
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| Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp |
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 31, 2026
Lacrosse coach/instructor for children’s overnight summer camp in Kent, CT.
Teaching the basic skills, techniques and game play for male/female campers ages 7-15
As an athletics specialists, you will teach and coach campers while also living in a cabin with campers and other staff members. You will have responsibility to supervise the children in the cabin, when not working in your area. As KenMont and KenWood is a brother/sister camp, the activities are done by single-gender, and not co-ed.
Staff must live on campgrounds for the duration of their contract.
Qualifications
Previous coaching/team experience preferred. Looking for staff who are passionate about their sport, and who want to pass on their enthusiasm for it to others.
Benefits
Room and board. All housing and meals provided for duration of contract. On designated time off, staff can enjoy all of the activities that camp has to offer!
• *Some other positions may be available – please visit us at: https://www.kenmontkenwood.com/work-at-camp/ for more info
| Salary | Job Type | Setting |
|---|
| USD Starts at $2300/summer | Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp |
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 31, 2026
Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Fitness,
Come spend the Summer of a Lifetime in The Berkshires!
Camp Danbee is currently hiring passionate, skilled individuals to be great roles models for our campers! Our camp counselors spend their summer in various roles at camp, instructing our campers in everything from athletics, waterfront, outdoor adventure, creative arts and more!
The Role:
You will serve a dual role as a counselor at Camp Danbee. Those roles include being cabin counselor and program instructor. As a cabin counselor, you and one to three other co-counselors will live in a cabin with 10-12 campers, whom you will supervise for the summer. As a program instructor, you will help prepare and lead instructional lessons in your dedicated program area.
Male instructors do not live in cabins with campers, and will have additional duties outside of program instructional time – you’re a valuable part of the camp family!
Working at camp is an opportunity to develop skills that can be used in a career outside of camp. You will enhance your leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. Camp Danbee has a large leadership team to learn from, from multiple college Head Coaches to experienced professionals across the education, outdoor recreation, and sports industries.
We will work with your college/university to earn paid internship credits.
The Perks:
- Salary starts at $2300 for a Freshman in college and increases from there
- Travel allowance in addition to salary
- Room, board, and staff t-shirts
- Internship credit*
- Experience The Berkshires, meet people from all over the US and the world, and have the summer of a lifetime!
*Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position
| Salary | Job Type | Setting | Min. Education | Min. Experience |
|---|
| USD $2,400-$3,200 | Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp | In College | 0-1 Year |
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 31, 2026
READY FOR THE BEST SUMMER OF YOUR LIFE?WORK WITH AN INDUSTRY LEADER: Camp Chipinaw was founded in 1926, while Silver Lake was established in 2004 to offer a half summer option to our families. Both Camp Chipinaw and Silver Lake were once again named one of the Top 50 Summer Camps in the US. We pride ourselves on hiring exceptional staff from not only the states but all around the world. With over 400 staff members, from over 20 different countries, you will be able to set up a professional network unlike anywhere else.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Are you ready to make a lifelong impact on campers’ lives, while gaining real world experience? We take great pride in providing an unbelievable summer for hundreds of campers every year. With over 60 different activities at camp, we are looking to hire highly skilled individuals to be teachers and coaches in those areas. Each specialist will work in their area 5 hours a day, teaching campers ranging in ages 8-15. Specialist will make lesson plans, create fun drills and games, practice schedules, and anything else to keep their program innovative and fresh. As a sports specialist you will also get the opportunity to coach teams and referee/umpire games. The rest of the day is spent as a bunk counselor, watching over and building relationships with your campers.
ROLES AVAILABLE: Baseball, Softball, Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Roller Hockey, Golf, & Lacrosse.
We are also searching for area directors who will oversee a program and live in private staff housing. Salary range will be different than a specialist
SALARY & BENEFITS: $2,400- $3,200 + Room & Board, Meals, and a Travel Stipend
EXPERIENCE YOU WILL GAIN: * Real world life experiences * Problem solving techniques * Inter and Intra-personal skills * Leadership skills
We conduct a weeklong orientation to prepare you for your role. When not teaching lessons, you will get to experience being a bunk counselor. Each bunk will have 7-10 campers and 2-3 staff members. Your responsibilities include watching over and being a big brother/sister figure to your your campers, while most importantly playing camp and having fun with them every day!
CHECK OUT OUR HYPE VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/320618773
QUALIFICATIONS: We are looking for individuals who are skilled and passionate in their sport. Teaching or coaching experience preferred.
To be considered, an applicant must:
- have completed at least 1 year of college prior to arrival at camp
- remain flexible and adaptable
- have the ability to be on your feet for over 12 hrs a day
- have a passion working with and coaching children
- possess an outgoing and fun personality
| Salary | Job Type | Setting | Min. Education | Min. Experience |
|---|
| USD $2,400-$3,200 | Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp | In College | 0-1 Year |
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 31, 2026
READY FOR THE BEST SUMMER OF YOUR LIFE?WORK WITH AN INDUSTRY LEADER: Camp Chipinaw was founded in 1926, while Silver Lake was established in 2004 to offer a half summer option to our families. Both Camp Chipinaw and Silver Lake were once again named one of the Top 50 Summer Camps in the US. We pride ourselves on hiring exceptional staff from not only the states but all around the world. With over 400 staff members, from over 20 different countries, you will be able to set up a professional network unlike anywhere else.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Are you ready to make a lifelong impact on campers’ lives, while gaining real world experience? We take great pride in providing an unbelievable summer for hundreds of campers every year. With over 60 different activities at camp, we are looking to hire highly skilled individuals to be teachers and coaches in those areas. Each specialist will work in their area 5 hours a day, teaching campers ranging in ages 8-15. Specialist will make lesson plans, create fun drills and games, practice schedules, and anything else to keep their program innovative and fresh. As a sports specialist you will also get the opportunity to coach teams and referee/umpire games. The rest of the day is spent as a bunk counselor, watching over and building relationships with your campers.
ROLES AVAILABLE: Baseball, Softball, Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Roller Hockey, Golf, & Lacrosse.
We are also searching for area directors who will oversee a program and live in private staff housing. Salary range will be different than a specialist
SALARY & BENEFITS: $2,400- $3,200 + Room & Board, Meals, and a Travel Stipend
EXPERIENCE YOU WILL GAIN: * Real world life experiences * Problem solving techniques * Inter and Intra-personal skills * Leadership skills
We conduct a weeklong orientation to prepare you for your role. When not teaching lessons, you will get to experience being a bunk counselor. Each bunk will have 7-10 campers and 2-3 staff members. Your responsibilities include watching over and being a big brother/sister figure to your your campers, while most importantly playing camp and having fun with them every day!
CHECK OUT OUR HYPE VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/320618773
QUALIFICATIONS: We are looking for individuals who are skilled and passionate in their sport. Teaching or coaching experience preferred.
To be considered, an applicant must:
- have completed at least 1 year of college prior to arrival at camp
- remain flexible and adaptable
- have the ability to be on your feet for over 12 hrs a day
- have a passion working with and coaching children
- possess an outgoing and fun personality
| Salary | Job Type | Setting | Min. Education | Min. Experience |
|---|
| USD $2,400-$3,200 | Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp | In College | 0-1 Year |
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 31, 2026
READY FOR THE BEST SUMMER OF YOUR LIFE?WORK WITH AN INDUSTRY LEADER: Camp Chipinaw was founded in 1926, while Silver Lake was established in 2004 to offer a half summer option to our families. Both Camp Chipinaw and Silver Lake were once again named one of the Top 50 Summer Camps in the US. We pride ourselves on hiring exceptional staff from not only the states but all around the world. With over 400 staff members, from over 20 different countries, you will be able to set up a professional network unlike anywhere else.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Are you ready to make a lifelong impact on campers’ lives, while gaining real world experience? We take great pride in providing an unbelievable summer for hundreds of campers every year. With over 60 different activities at camp, we are looking to hire highly skilled individuals to be teachers and coaches in those areas. Each specialist will work in their area 5 hours a day, teaching campers ranging in ages 8-15. Specialist will make lesson plans, create fun drills and games, practice schedules, and anything else to keep their program innovative and fresh. As a sports specialist you will also get the opportunity to coach teams and referee/umpire games. The rest of the day is spent as a bunk counselor, watching over and building relationships with your campers.
ROLES AVAILABLE: Baseball, Softball, Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Roller Hockey, Golf, & Lacrosse.
We are also searching for area directors who will oversee a program and live in private staff housing. Salary range will be different than a specialist
SALARY & BENEFITS: $2,400- $3,200 + Room & Board, Meals, and a Travel Stipend
EXPERIENCE YOU WILL GAIN: * Real world life experiences * Problem solving techniques * Inter and Intra-personal skills * Leadership skills
We conduct a weeklong orientation to prepare you for your role. When not teaching lessons, you will get to experience being a bunk counselor. Each bunk will have 7-10 campers and 2-3 staff members. Your responsibilities include watching over and being a big brother/sister figure to your your campers, while most importantly playing camp and having fun with them every day!
CHECK OUT OUR HYPE VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/320618773
QUALIFICATIONS: We are looking for individuals who are skilled and passionate in their sport. Teaching or coaching experience preferred.
To be considered, an applicant must:
- have completed at least 1 year of college prior to arrival at camp
- remain flexible and adaptable
- have the ability to be on your feet for over 12 hrs a day
- have a passion working with and coaching children
- possess an outgoing and fun personality
| Job Type | Setting | Min. Education | Min. Experience |
|---|
| Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp | High School Diploma/Equivalent | 0-1 Year |
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 31, 2026
Activity Specialists and Key Staff have the chance to lead and participate in a wide range of activities, including a variety of sports, a waterfront with a pool and lake, a high ropes course and other outdoor activities, many forms of art, sports, and much more! You will make friends from all over the world, spend your days hanging out with kids, and coming up with entertaining events and programs to keep campers excited and engaged.
We are seeking a responsible, enthusiastic, and energetic person who wants to spend their summer acting as a mentor and role model for kids, while teaching and developing skills in traditional camp activities.
You will work, play, and live in a structured outdoor environment as a summer camp activity specialist, emphasizing a sense of fun, family, friendship, and belonging. Safety of campers and the community is always the top priority.
Duties Include:
- Ensure campers are safe at ALL times
- Participation in staff orientation and training before camp begins
- Guiding children through your designated activities and/or sports
- Teaching and mentoring of young campers
- Conflict resolution
- Enforce camp safety practices
- Assist with setting up and closing of facilities
- Assist with routine maintenance of facilities
- Assist with required record keeping
- Being a role model for children
- Guide children through their summer activities in a positive, fun, and healthy manner
- Supervise and lend assistance to campers, with an emphasis on safety
- Carrying out duties assigned by supervising staff
- Enjoying summer camp!
Activity Specialist Positions include:
- Sports and Athletics
- Coaching, instruction, team sports, individual sports, fitness
- Waterfront, Aquatics
- Lifeguards, swim instructors, boat operators, waterskiing and wakeboarding, sailing, fishing
- Outdoor Adventure
- Hiking, camping, ropes courses, zip-lining, rock climbing
- Fine Arts
- Painting, drawing, ceramics, woodworking, textiles, cooking, crafts
- Performing Arts
- Theater/drama, dance, music, recording
- STEM and Technology
- Media, video/radio production, rocketry/robotics
- Equestrian / Horseback Riding
Activity Specialist Requirements
- Must be available to work from early-mid June through mid-late August, depending on the camp program hiring
- High school diploma
- Experience and expertise in preferred activity area/s
- A love for children
- Flexible attitude with strong skills working in a team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to problem solve and exercise independent judgement
- Friendly, empathetic attitude
- First aid- and CPR certifications are a big plus
- Must be able to pass a drug and/or background test according to camp policies and local laws
- Experience and passion for caring for children and young adults
Benefits and Information
- Begins in early-mid June, about a week before camp is in session, and ends when camp ends or just after, usually in mid-late August for a 7-8 week program.
- Communal housing
- All food and meals provided
- Paid days off
- Staff only SWAG
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Valuable leadership experience
- Networking within large and diverse staff and alumni communities
Brant Lake Camp is hiring for summer ! Being a counselor at Brant Lake is an incredibly challenging and rewarding experience unlike any other. Working with young children and adults, and making a difference in their lives will leave you feeling fulfilled and will even make a profound and significant impact on your own life….
