Summer Camp 2027 Position of Interest: Athletics Instructor and Camp Counselor [Laurel South]
Athletics Instructor and Camp Counselor Position at Camp Laurel South
Athletics instructor and camp counselor positions at Camp Laurel South are dynamic dual roles at one of Maine’s most beloved co-ed sleepaway camps. Set in Casco, Maine, Laurel South offers a robust traditional camp program built around athletics, arts, waterfront, and adventure programming with deep traditions and a warm summer community. As an athletics instructor and counselor at Laurel South, you’ll teach sports during the day and live in cabins with campers at night — combining coaching and mentorship in one of the most rewarding seasonal jobs you can find.
Athletics instructors at Camp Laurel South coach across one or more sports — soccer, basketball, lacrosse, baseball/softball, tennis, volleyball, and more — while planning practices, leading clinics, and supporting inter-camp games. As bunk counselors, you’ll also live with campers in cabins, support morning and evening routines, walk to activities, run cabin time, and ensure campers feel safe, included, and inspired. The combination of coaching and cabin life gives you the broadest possible camp experience.
The position is typically a full-summer commitment with on-site housing, meals, and laundry included. Laurel South athletics instructor-counselors bring college, club, or competitive playing experience, prior coaching at youth or school levels, comfort working with kids, and the patience to flex across two demanding daily responsibilities. PE teaching, USSF or USA-S coaching credentials, and CPR/First Aid are all valued.
If you love coaching, mentoring young athletes, and being part of a tight-knit camp community in central Maine, this is a phenomenal seasonal fit. Apply for athletics instructor and camp counselor positions at Camp Laurel South to spend the season teaching sport, living with campers, and joining one of Maine’s most established co-ed sleepaway camp communities.
You’ll coach sports during the day and live in cabins with campers at night, supporting their daily routines. Most Laurel South athletics counselors work throughout the summer camp season in this dual specialist-counselor role.
Camp Laurel South is a co-ed sleepaway camp in Casco, Maine, with a lakefront setting and deep traditions. The camp is widely known for its athletics, arts, and waterfront programming across the full summer camp season.
College, club, or competitive playing experience and prior youth or school coaching are highly valued. Multi-sport coaches are especially appealing at Laurel South given the camp’s broad athletic program.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Laurel South includes room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds meaningful value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Yes — many Maine sleepaway camps hire international athletes and coaches through J-1 programs like Camp America, CCUSA, and Camp Leaders. Confirm program partnerships directly with Camp Laurel South’s hiring team during your application.
Currently there is nothing available for the position: Athletics Instructor and Camp Counselor [Laurel South] for summer 2027. Please check back later!
