Sports Specialist - Summer Camp

Sports Specialist

Season: June 29 – August 21, 2026
Hours: 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM
Orientation: June 24–25, 2026 (mandatory; compensated at $100/day)
Compensation: $6,000-$8,000 for the 8-week season, payable bi-weekly
Additional: Eligible for bonuses and tips
Reporting Line: Camp Director

About Laurel Hill Summer Camp
For over 50 years, Laurel Hill Summer Camp has been one of Suffolk County’s most respected day camps. Located in East Setauket, Long Island, we serve children from Preschool through 10th grade across a wide range of specialty programs including sports, arts and crafts, drama, music, gymnastics, karate, swimming, nature exploration, rock climbing, swing shot, tennis, and more.

The Sports Specialist is a cornerstone of the camp’s daily program, delivering structured, skill-building instruction to campers of all ages across multiple sports disciplines throughout each day.

Position Overview
The Sports Specialist designs and delivers age-appropriate sports instruction to rotating camper groups throughout the camp day. This is an active, outdoor-based instructional role requiring both strong teaching skills and consistent attention to camper safety. Counselors are assigned to accompany each group and are expected to assist the Specialist as an integral part of every session.

Responsibilities

Instruction & Planning

• Design and deliver structured, age-appropriate sports lessons to rotating camper groups each day, emphasizing skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun
• Submit written weekly lesson plans covering daily instruction and rainy-day alternatives (initial lesson plans due June 22, 2026)
• Teach fundamentals across multiple sports disciplines; adapt content appropriately for Preschool through upper-camp age groups
• Supervise and instruct campers during activities including but not limited to swing shot and rock climbing, following all applicable safety procedures and equipment checks

Safety & Supervision

• Ensure the safety of all campers during physical activity at all times
• Inspect equipment and activity areas prior to each session; remove or report any unsafe conditions to camp leadership immediately
• Monitor camper behavior and physical wellbeing throughout instruction; respond promptly to any injury or incident
• Direct counselors on their safety support role during each session

Rainy Day Program

• Report to assigned indoor room on inclement weather days with a prepared rainy-day lesson plan
• Deliver adapted sports instruction indoors; maintain group engagement and structured programming regardless of weather conditions
• Be prepared to receive unfamiliar camper groups and, if needed, the same group more than once during extended weather delays

Theme Days & Special Events

• Plan and lead at least one full-camp special event or theme day activity during the season
• Actively participate in all camp-wide theme days, color wars, and special programming

Camp Operations

• Set up and take down sports areas and equipment daily
• Assist with arrival and dismissal as directed
• Attend staff meetings, which may occur before or after regular camp hours
• Participate in 1–2 after-hours Late Night camp evenings during the season
• Participate in final-week facility and equipment cleanup (approximately August 19–21, after dismissal)

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience coaching, teaching, or instructing sports to children or youth in a structured setting
• Proficiency in multiple sports disciplines; ability to deliver engaging instruction across a range of skill levels and age groups (Preschool through high school)
• Strong classroom and group management skills in an active outdoor environment
• Ability to remain active, alert, and engaged throughout a full outdoor workday
• Ability to operate swing shot and rock climbing equipment safely, or willingness to complete required training before the first day of camp
• CPR and First Aid certification required (or must be obtained prior to the start of the season)
• Completion of camp-provided child safety and protection awareness training required prior to first day with campers
• Prior experience working at a summer camp or in youth sports programming preferred

Conditions of Employment

• Mandatory attendance at orientation (June 24–25)
• Submission of written lesson plans by June 22, 2026
• Dress code: camp-issued shirts and athletic wear appropriate for physical instruction daily
• Active participation in all camp programming, theme days, and special events
• Availability for staff meetings and after-hours camp evenings as scheduled
• Participation in final-week facility and equipment cleanup

What We Offer

• Competitive seasonal salary with bonus and tip eligibility
• Camp shirts and uniform provided
• A high-energy, team-oriented work environment with a deeply experienced leadership team
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on campers through sport, movement, and mentorship

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application via the link below: https://airtable.com/appR2ZlcwVqFVQbxy/pag0IWjKITsNyX25v/form

Please include a resume and a brief cover letter describing your sports background, experience working with children, and why you want to join the Laurel Hill team.

Only applications submitted via the link will be considered.

Pay: $3,000.00 - $4,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• Have you applied via the application form? Only these applications will be considered

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,000 - $4,000