Athletics Coach/Instructor - Paid Summer Instructor at Camp Canadensis

University of Delaware; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Meals

Internships for academic credit

Job summary

The University of Delaware is seeking enthusiastic Athletics Specialists for their summer camp in the Pocono Mountains of PA. Ideal candidates will work with campers, teaching activities such as baseball and soccer while making lasting connections.

This position offers valuable experiences, housing, meals, and a chance to develop skills in a fun environment. Experience as a college-aged counselor is beneficial. Join us and make Camp Canadensis your summer job!

Qualifications

• Must be college-aged.
• Enthusiastic and creative individuals are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Live in bunks with campers and share responsibilities.
• Teach specific activities to campers during the activity day.
• Participate in clean-up and attendance at meals and activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Position Overview

This summer, get paid to be a MATURE GOOFBALL! Join our team of motivated staff and enjoy the perfect balance of work and fun. Located in the Pocono Mountains of PA, we are a co‑ed sleep‑away camp for kids ages 7 to 16. We are looking for enthusiastic and creative individuals to work as Athletics Specialists in:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Dance
• Golf
• Fitness
• Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Pickleball
• Soccer
• Softball
• Volleyball
• Weights
• Yoga

All positions include Housing, Salary, Food/Meals, and Laundry.

2026 Dates: June 17 to August 14

Paid internships to fulfill academic requirements are encouraged.

Role & Responsibilities

• College‑aged counselors live in the bunks with the campers. A typical bunk will have 10–14 campers and 3–4 counselors.
• All counselors share in‑bunk responsibilities from wake‑up to clean‑up to attendance at meals and evening activities.
• During the activity day, Activity Specialists will be at their program area, teaching a specific activity to a wide range of campers. When not teaching activities, Specialists are scheduled back with their respective bunk of campers.
• There is scheduled time off each day and days off throughout the course of the summer.

3 Reasons to Make Camp Canadensis Your Summer Job

• Build leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills while making lifelong friendships. Serve as a mentor, role model, and hero to our campers.
• Your office? 1,000 acres of beautiful outdoors, including a 75‑acre private lake! Your uniform? Shorts and T‑shirts! Your co‑workers? Passionate young adults like you, looking to have the best summer ever!
• Get paid to be a MATURE GOOFBALL. Play and have fun all summer while gaining professional experiences and developing skills that are universally in demand, regardless of your career path.