Summer Camp Counselor

Charlotte Independence Soccer Club; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Charlotte Independence Soccer Club is seeking a part-time, seasonal Summer Camps Coach/Counselor to deliver a safe, fun, and development-focused camp experience at locations across our footprint.

You will lead age-appropriate soccer activities, supervise campers, support check-in and field setup, and represent the club with energy and professionalism while upholding our values of development, sportsmanship, and enjoyment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age‑appropriate soccer activities based on the camp curriculum.
• Adapt coaching approaches to various skill levels and learning styles.
• Demonstrate proper technique, encourage creativity, and maintain a positive coaching environment.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all campers.
• Supervise players during all camp activities, including water breaks, transitions, and pickup/dropoff.
• Manage behavior positively and follow established safety and emergency procedures.
• Build strong rapport with campers to create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere.
• Communicate effectively with camp staff, parents, and leadership when needed.
• Serve as a positive role model by displaying professionalism, punctuality, and strong character.
• Assist with field setup, registration set‑up, equipment organization, and daily cleanup.
• Support check‑in, checkout, attendance, and grouping processes.
• Collaborate with the Camp Director and other coaches to ensure the daily schedule runs smoothly.
• Promote the club’s core values and long‑term player development philosophy.
• Represent the Charlotte Independence brand with energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism.

Job description

Description

The Summer Camps Coach/Counselor plays a key role in delivering a safe, fun, and development-focused camp experience for players of all levels. Coaches will lead age-appropriate training sessions, supervise campers throughout the day, and positively represent the Charlotte Independence values of development, sportsmanship, and enjoyment.

This is a part-time, seasonal role with opportunities available at multiple locations across our footprint.

Requirements

Player Development & Coaching

• Deliver engaging, age‑appropriate soccer activities based on the camp curriculum.
• Adapt coaching approaches to various skill levels and learning styles.
• Demonstrate proper technique, encourage creativity, and maintain a positive coaching environment.

Camper Supervision & Safety

• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all campers.
• Supervise players during all camp activities, including water breaks, transitions, and pickup/dropoff.
• Manage behavior positively and follow established safety and emergency procedures.

Communication & Culture

• Build strong rapport with campers to create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere.
• Communicate effectively with camp staff, parents, and leadership when needed.
• Serve as a positive role model by displaying professionalism, punctuality, and strong character.

Operational Support

• Assist with field setup, registration set‑up, equipment organization, and daily cleanup.
• Support check‑in, checkout, attendance, and grouping processes.
• Collaborate with the Camp Director and other coaches to ensure the daily schedule runs smoothly.

Program Representation

• Promote the club’s core values and long‑term player development philosophy.
• Represent the Charlotte Independence brand with energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism.