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Suffield Depot, CT - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

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General Interest Staff Application

Not seeing the right opportunity Join our general applicant pool and be considered for future roles. Our recruiting team may reach out in the future if your profile is the right fit for an opening on one of our teams. Submitting your information here will allow us to contact you as soon as a new position opens up.

Academy Camps is an overnight sportsspecific sleepaway camp experience that takes place on the campuses Blair Academy (NJ) and Suffield Academy (CT).

Who we are
At Academy Camps we believe in the power of transformational coaching the joy of play and the impact of a supportive team. We are a highenergy valuesdriven community of highperformance coaches counselors and professionals dedicated to developing the whole athlete through Performance Wellness Mindset and Leadership. Our team thrives on trust adaptability problemsolving and a commitment to inspiring young athletes. If you are passionate about sports mentorship and making a lasting impact wed love to hear from you!

Positions available
Every summer we hire 70 staff to deliver our camp program to hundreds of dedicated athletes. These jobs are typically posted between August and October of the year preceding camp (about 910 months before your start date). These positions include:
  • Camp Directors
  • Associate Directors
  • Program Directors
  • Residential Life Directors
  • Administrative Managers
  • Sports Directors (all 12 sports)
  • Coaches and Dorm Counselors (all 12 sports)
  • Performance Mindset Coaches
  • Strength & Conditioning Coaches
  • Lifeguards
  • Head Nurses & Nurses
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Operations Assistants
  • Photographers & Videographers
  • Drivers

Our fulltime roles are often made available first to staff hired in the summer giving them the option to step into yearround roles where they shape and grow Academy Camps at the highest level. This fulltime team does everything to keep the business running and growing in the offseason from sales marketing customer support recruiting project and program management.


Qualifications & Expectations
While the specific qualifications will vary for each role everyone on our team has the following in common:
  • A sincere desire to work with and support young athletes
  • A growth mindset and problemsolving skills
  • High energy adaptability and a strong work ethic
  • Ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive camp culture
  • Willingness to engage in all aspects of camp life from coaching to teambuilding activities


Dates & Commitment
For our summer positions all staff are required to attend PreSeason Training (an allstaff orientation) before campers arrive. Specific contract dates will be discussed during the interview and outlined in your offer letter.

  • 2025 Staff Dates: Friday June 13 Saturday August 3
  • Camp Leadership Team: start remote onboarding as early as May 1


Summer Staff Experience & Perks
Working at Academy Camps is more than just a summer job it is an unforgettable summer experience filled with growth mentorship and lifelong connections. At camp youll have the opportunity to:

  • Gain valuable coaching experience while developing meaningful relationships with dedicated athletes both on and off the field
  • Build an international network of coaches educators and sports professionals across a variety of sports and discipline.
  • Learn from experienced Sports Directors and for directors mentor and develop less experienced coaches.
  • Enjoy structured time off for rest and recharge
  • Access toptier athletic facilities staffonly lounges and a fully equipped fitness center
  • Engage in evening staff games social events and trips to town for a balanced and enjoyable summer
  • Receive preseason training and ongoing support to ensure a successful and rewarding experience
  • Be part of a community that values hard work play and meaningful connections
  • Live onsite with room & board included providing a seamless and immersive experience (with select commuter roles available)
  • Benefit from a competitive compensation package commensurate with skills and experience plus travel stipends to support relocation
  • Increase your earnings through the AC Ambassador Program earning a referral bonus for each camper enrolled from your recommendation
  • Grow with Academy Camps as our presence expands regionally and nationally

YearRound Staff Experience & Perks
Academy Camps isnt just a campits a sports startup in the fastestgrowing segment of the industry: youth sports. As part of our yearround team youll be at the forefront of building something new shaping the future of sports development and creating transformational experiences for young athletes. Heres what you can expect:

  • Play a key role in an innovative sports startup helping to build and scale a brand thats redefining youth sports development
  • Enjoy a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment where creativity adaptability and big ideas drive our success
  • Have the flexibility to work remotely with periodic inperson collaboration at our Westport CT office and scheduled travel for key events
  • Be fully immersed in camp operations during the summer with handson leadership opportunities during camp sessions (mid June early August)
  • Benefit from a competitive compensation package including salary and a benefits stipend to support medical and technology expenses
  • Take advantage of a flexible PTO policy encouraging rest recharge and worklife balance including Holiday Break (Dec. 24 Jan. 1 and PostCamp Reset (Aug. 4 10
  • Develop deep connections within the boarding school coaching and youth sports communities expanding your professional reach.
  • Access ongoing professional development mentorship and opportunities to lead within a growing organization
  • Be part of a team thats shaping the next generation of athletes coaches and sports professionals

Submit your resume and a general cover letter and let us know which type of job you would be most interested and qualified for!

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