Operations Assistant @ Sports Summer Camp

Academy Camps; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Travel stipends

Relocation support

Job summary

Academy Camps in Suffield, CT is seeking an Operations Assistant & Coach to support day-to-day camp operations, program delivery, and dorm life across the full summer session. You’ll drive campers and staff, help with events, setup, dorm supervision, and coordinate with directors to ensure a safe, engaging experience for 10-15 campers per dorm.

This seasonal role includes on-site housing, room and board, and a possible Camper Referral bonus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of sports experience.
• For driving duties: must be 21+ with at least 5 years of driving and a valid US license.
• Experience working with youth in sports or educational programs.
• Desire to gain experience within a youth sports start-up.
• Strong relationship-building and coaching mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary driver to transport campers and staff on arrival, departures, and trips.
• Maintain timely schedules and communicate with Operations for trips and travel; perform basic vehicle checks.
• Execute daily setups, clean-ups, and resets across campus for activities.
• Provide facilities and logistics support: tent/setup, signage, snack shack, Lost & Found.
• Assist with inventory management, program setup/teardown, and other ops tasks.
• Support Leadership Team as needed by overall camp operations.

Skills

Sports experience

Driving duties

Youth program experience

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

Who We Are

Academy Camps is a modern approach to the sports camp experience. We offer 1-week sessions for Boys & Girls aged 10 - 15 interested in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, squash, swimming, tennis & volleyball. Our campers choose one of our 8 "Academy Sports" and receive 2 intensive training sessions per day with our high-performance coaching staff.

Operations Assistant & Coach

Job Description

Reports to: Camps Director

Position

Our Operations Assistants & Coaches will be responsible for assisting the directors and senior staff with day-to-day operations of the camp pertaining to program, facility, special events, and enforcing camp policies and procedures. This could include setting up for a Barn Party, re-setting the Athlete’s Lounge after a ping pong tournament, preparing for a 15-stop Challenge Tour, washing 100s of tie-dye shirts, or preparing afternoon snack for the full camp community.

In addition to operations, all Coaches have responsibilities as Dorm Counselors. In collaboration with your co-dorm counselor, you will oversee a group of 10-15 campers throughout the day. During a day at camp you will be assigned to various camp activities - like running a camp elective or serving as a Head Coach for our AC Cup. By injecting the camp spirit into moments of play, you help to reduce the pressures and expectations that come with being a young athlete today.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as our primary, go-to driver to transport campers and staff during:
  • Arrival and departure days (airport and bus locations)
  • Bridge weekend trips (optional participation included with a free ticket to the excursion)
  • Mid-week elective & evening program transportation (to yoga, meditation, rock climbing, and ropes course on the far end of campus)
  • As needed: trips to off-campus doctor’s appointments
• Maintain timely schedules and clean communication with the Operations team for all trips and travel. Conduct basic vehicle checks and report issues, as needed.
• Execute daily operational setups, clean-ups, and resets across campus (including program areas, the Athlete’s Lounge, and Quad) to ensure spaces are ready and welcoming for each activity block.
• Provide facilities and logistics support, including tent and signage set up, mail and package distribution, snack shack preparation, and managing the camp’s Lost & Found process.
• Assist with inventory management, program set up and tear-down, and other operational tasks to keep camp running smoothly.
• Support the Leadership Team - specifically the Admin and Program teams - as needed based on overall camp operations needs.

DORM LIFE

• Live in a dorm with other coaches and work in concert with co-counselors to effectively manage the dorm as a unified team and to ensure a quality camp experience for every camper
• Get to know every camper well and respond to their individual needs
• Encourage, support and set limits for campers to support the camper’s physical and emotional health
• Teach campers to develop good self-care and independent living skills
• Be a quality role model for children, maintain general dorm cleanliness, and be safety conscious at all times

CAMP LIFE

• Assist in the planning of, and participate as a member of the camp team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Actively participate in all staff training & meetings
• Prepare for, accept feedback, and constructively problem-solve during supervision sessions

Your Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 4+ years of sports experience (required)
• For driving duties: Must be 21 years of age or older (required), 25+ is preferred. Minimum 5 years of driving experience, with a valid U.S. Drivers License, and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Experience working with youth in sports or educational programs (required)
• Desire to gain experience within a youth sports start-up (preferred)
• An excellent relationship builder - quick to connect, build trust, and rapport
• A goal-oriented coach - motivated to help our athletes achieve their goals
• A creative problem-solver - with an empathetic approach to customer service, team management, and ability to ask for help when needed
• A growth mindset - an orientation towards learning and development; willing to receive and implement feedback and learn from mistakes

Expectations, Compensation, And Benefits

• Available and on-site for the dates of the full summer session including staff pre-season training and post-camp: June 22 - August 8
• The AC compensation package is competitive and is commensurate with skills and experience. Compensation is $2,500 - 4,000 and includes room and board. Travel stipends are provided to support relocation.
• Reside on campus (room and board included) - you will share a room with a co-dorm counselor who is also supporting residential life at camp.
• Option to increase compensation through Camper Referral Program: Earn $250 referral bonus for each camper enrolled.
• Opportunity to grow with Academy Camps as our presence expands regionally and nationally.
• Follow camp staff rules and regulations as outlined in the Academy Camps Staff Playbook.

To learn more about our organization, go here: www.academycamps.com