Tennis Coach & Dorm Counselor — Lead Camp Growth

Academy Camps; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Referral bonus

Job summary

Academy Camps in Suffield, CT, seeks a Tennis Coach for the summer session (June 22 – August 8) to help players improve skills, game IQ, and love of the game while fostering confidence, teamwork, and growth mindset.

You will live on campus with other coaches, supervise 10–15 campers, and participate in dorm life and evening programs. Compensation ranges from $2,500 to $4,000 for the season, with room and board included; eligible for the Camper Referral Program.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of competitive playing experience (required).
• Desire to develop and improve as a coach (required).
• Experience coaching (preferred).
• Experience working with youth in sports or educational programs (required).
• An excellent relationship builder – quick to connect, build trust, and rapport.
• A growth mindset – open to feedback and learning from mistakes.

Responsibilities

• Implement coaching strategies to support athletes in achieving their goals.
• Mentor camper athletes to foster athletic, emotional, and social growth.
• Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers and staff.
• Live in a dorm with co‑counselors to manage dorm and support residential life.
• Know every camper well and respond to individual needs; set healthy limits.
• Participate in planning and leading camp activities and events; attend staff trainings.

Skills

Competitive playing

Coaching experience

Youth coaching

Relationship building

Goal-oriented coaching

Growth mindset

Job description

Academy Camps in Suffield, CT, seeks a Tennis Coach for the summer session (June 22 – August 8) to help players improve skills, game IQ, and love of the game while fostering confidence, teamwork, and growth mindset.

You will live on campus with other coaches, supervise 10–15 campers, and participate in dorm life and evening programs. Compensation ranges from $2,500 to $4,000 for the season, with room and board included; eligible for the Camper Referral Program.