What Are Yoga Jobs at Summer Camp?
Yoga Jobs at Summer Camps
Yoga jobs at summer camps are a wonderful fit for working yoga teachers, RYT-200 and 500 instructors, and wellness pros who love sharing the practice with eager young students. From traditional sleepaway camps with morning yoga and evening wind-downs to specialty wellness residential camps running serious yoga programs, instructors lead some of the most grounding and restorative programs of every summer at camp.
As a yoga instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll teach asana, pranayama, basic mindfulness, and short flows while running daily classes across age groups. You’ll partner with wellness, fitness, and medical staff on integrated programming. Many co-ed residential camps treat yoga as a central part of camper wellness, giving instructors a meaningful role in shaping the broader rhythm of camp life throughout the summer.
You’ll teach asana, pranayama, mindfulness, and short flows while running daily classes. Most sleepaway camps with yoga programs include morning and evening sessions throughout the summer camp season.
RYT-200 or 500 yoga certifications are highly valued. Kids yoga training and trauma-informed practice are great bonuses. CPR/First Aid is commonly required at every residential camp running active yoga programs.
Many residential camps maintain dedicated yoga decks, studios, or outdoor practice spaces. Traditional sleepaway camps may use shared spaces with mats and props. Practice space varies by camp.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Overnight 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 yoga with fitness, mindfulness, dance, and broader wellness programs. Multi-discipline wellness instructors are especially valued at sleepaway camps with deep health offerings.
