Will you be in Nashville this June, July, and early August? Are you looking for a summer job where you can help children appreciate nature? Do you like to work outside in the best parks in Nashville? This is your chance to make lifelong memories, work outdoors, and play hard!
Being a Camp Counselor is one of the best summer jobs you can have. Our camps are fun and we strive to help our staff build up-to-date skills for employment!
Leadership Academy has started the search to create a team of energetic, fun, reliable staff for 2022!
Counselors will have the opportunity to work at Camp Twigs at Bells Bend Beaman, Nashville Sail Camp, Teen Leadership Adventure, and Mountain Bike Camp!
This summer job experience has been known to change lives for the better. Leadership Academy will provide you with training and skills to work with children of all ages, encouraging imaginative play, team building, and leadership. We are excited to create a unique team that will be able to help campers enhance play and exploration to increase their creativity, confidence, and social intelligence!
Working at camp is one of the most life-impacting internships in the world. Counselors say they gain skills in communication, solving complex problems, confidence, and that they became the best version of themselves through working at camp.
Our Mission: We believe that helping children connect with nature and other people to meet a common goal increases their confidence, creativity, social intelligence, and grit.
Perks: Our camp staff LOVE their jobs! It is more than playing with children outside. Leadership Academy grows critical thinking, relational dynamics, collaboration, and resilience that employers are looking for in the modern job market. Our staff make friends and have fun too!
- Have nights and weekends off
- Organized weekly staff outings to connect with other staff and have fun
- Free staff shirt
- Paid bonuses based on weeks worked and taking on new roles during the season
- Free coffee and snacks at some of our camps
- Getting to be outside and get paid all summer
Available Positions:
Camp Director
At Leadership Academy, we believe that outdoor play and exploration increases creativity, confidence, social intelligence and grit. We operate summer camps that get children outside to play, connects them to nature, teaches recreation skills to develop a love and affinity for the outdoors. We are hiring three seasonal directors to manage our summer camps in Nashville, TN.
Camp Directors lead, supervise and manage the daily operations of the day camp including camper and staff supervision, customer service, program, business and risk management at a specific summer camp; Camp Warner Park, Nashville Sail Camp, Camp Bells Bend Beaman, and Camp Two Rivers. Each camp has a unique program that requires a Director with passion and experience in that area. See our main website for camp descriptions.
Camp directors will be required on site beginning May 18. We require a commitment to the entirety of the camp season.
Flexible ends dates are available (availability to work through August 30th, dependent on work demand)
For the job description, click HERE!
Starting $12.50/hour + overtime wages.
Camp Counselors (Camp Twigs)
At Leadership Academy, our Camp Counselors facilitate a camp program that connects children with nature, fosters an attitude of conservation and a sense of belonging and friendship that keeps our campers coming back year after year.
With direct supervision from the Camp Director, Camp Counselors will be responsible for providing programming and a safe environment for a group of 8-12 campers. They will provide leadership and supervision to the campers as well as follow camp rules and risk management procedures to keep campers safe.
Our Camp Counselors have a reputation for being kind, caring and personable. We take time to make each camper feel a sense of belonging at our camp and in the outdoors.
For the job description, click HERE!
Starting $7.70/hour
Teen Leadership Adventure Program Leader
At Teen Leadership Adventure, we aim to equip those who want to be leaders in their communities with tools, ideas, and skills to impact the world around them. Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Program Leader will be directly responsible for providing supervision and a safe environment for a group of 6-8 teen leaders.
Other responsibilities include:
- Lead teen leaders through their daily schedule
- Be a role model of leadership skills
- Facilitate mentor – mentee relationships with teen leaders and camp counselors
- Support, encourage and coach teen leaders in the program to demonstrate their skills
- Develop specific program attributes to meet the needs of the teen leaders, including outdoor skills, public speaking, experience working with younger campers, service projects and more
- Oversee the daily operation of the summer day camp including program, camper and staff supervision, and customer service.
- Design, deliver, and evaluate a camp program that connects children with nature, fosters an attitude of conservation and ensure their delivery in a safe and quality manner.
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with program participants, family members, and staff; Ensure high quality customer service for parents and campers.
Starting $8.80/hour
Director Starting $11.50/hour
Mountain Bike Camp Counselor
- Under the direction of the lead instructor, counselor will be directly responsible for providing supervision and a safe environment for a group of 8-14 campers.
- Must be comfortable on a mountain bike, comfortable teaching and guiding children on the bicycles as needed.
- Provide leadership and supervision to the campers, demonstrating safe riding skills
- Follow camp rules and risk management procedures to keep campers safe.
- Counselors lead by example to promote a connection with nature and the sport of mountain biking
For more information on our job description, click HERE!
Starting $8.00/hour
Instructors Starting $10.00/hour
Sail Camp Instructors
Our instructors must have US Sailing Certifications, CPR, First Aid and state valid Boater’s License.
Instructors develop and deliver sailing instruction, lesson plans, supervision and leadership for a group of 10-15 campers and 1-2 staff members to create a safe, fun and educational environment youth ages 6-16.
They will provide coaching and feedback to campers throughout skill session including land and on water while being encouraging and positive.
We believe sailing is a life time sport and instructors should be lead by example.
For more information on our job description, click HERE!
Starting $10.00/hour
Sail Camp Junior Counselor
Assist in directly supervising a group of 10-15 campers between ages 7-17. Working under the direction of an Instructor, the Junior Counselor works to create a safe and fun educational environment.
- Focus on camper engagement, helping them make friends, boosting confidence and having fun!
- Assist in teaching sailing curriculum, especially on land lessons, on the water coaching and sailing in boats with campers
For more information on our job description, click HERE!
Starting $8.00/hour
Program Assistant and Photographer
The Program Assistant will assist in various administrative tasks, provide program support for counselors, takes photos daily and post to camp’s social media and other platforms.
For the full job description, click HERE!
Starting $7.70/hour
Requirements:
Basic requirements:
All positions
- Must enjoy working with children and being in the outdoors.
- Must have experience supervising children and provide references.
- Must have CPR and First Aid training from a nationally recognized agency before staff training.
Additional requirements:
Camp Directors and Program Assistant ONLY
- Must be proficient in computer skills and related word processing, data management, and internet computer software including social networking sites.
Mountain Bike Camp Counselor ONLY
- Must have experience Mountain Bike Riding; be familiar with the construction of a bicycle.
Sailing Instructor ONLY
- 1-2 years of sailing experience
- Prefer sailing certification prior to the first day of camp.
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