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 Leaders, 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 (closed)
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; Nashville Sail Camp and Camp Twigs at Bells Bend Beaman. Each camp has a unique program that requires a Director with passion and experience in that area.
Camp directors will be required on site beginning May 16. 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 $18/hour + overtime wages.
Assistant Director/Naturalist (closed)
We are hiring assistant directors for our nature day camp operating at Bells Bend and Beaman parks. Shift will start and end at East Park; assistant directors will be responsible for driving the camp shuttle to camp each day. Clean driving record required. At the shuttle site, the Assistant Camp Director/Naturalists will be responsible for camper check in/out, camper supervision and parent communication. At the camp site, the Assistant Camp Director/Naturalist will be in charge of program setup and equipment management. The position will need to have a strong working knowledge of local flora and fauna; they will lead large and small group activities under the supervision of the Camp Director and alongside the Camp Counselors.
For the job description, click HERE!
$16/hour; 24-32 hours/week. Must be at least 23 years old to drive the shuttle per our insurance policy.
Camp Counselors (Camp Twigs)
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 $9/hour
Teen Leaders Program Coordinator
Our Teen Leaders program aims 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 Coordinator will be directly responsible for providing supervision and a safe environment for a group of 6-8 teen leaders. Time will be split between Nashville Sail Camp and Camp Twigs at Bells Bend Beaman. There is a possibility for work in the Bellevue area as well. One night of camping required July 7th.
Starting $13/hour; read full job description here.
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. Mountain bike camp counselors must 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 $9.50/hour
Sail Camp Assistant Director (closed)
The Assistant Director leads the daily operations of the day camp focusing on equipment management of our fleet of boats, which includes Opti and Sunfish, various chase boats with outboard motors and several kayaks. The Assistant Director ensures the safe delivery of sailing instruction and excellent organizational management of daily camp operations for up to 60 campers ages 7-17 and a staff team of 15 instructors and counselors. Leadership Academy’s Nashville Sail Camp runs a 10 week season, May 26-August 7 including a full week of staff training.
For the job description, click HERE!
Starting $16/hour + overtime wages.
Sail Camp Instructor
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 $13.00/hour
Sail Camp Counselor
Assist in directly supervising a group of 10-15 campers between ages 7-17. Working under the direction of an Instructor, the Sail Camp 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 $9.00/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. Job available at multiple camp locations.
For the full job description, click HERE!
Starting $9/hour
Summer Camp Internship
Camp Internship is flexible with focus on marketing, program development, or HR. Internship terms agreed upon between intern and director in advance; terms of the internship cannot be changed after the start of the summer. Each camp has a unique program that requires interns with passion and experience in that area. See our main website for camp descriptions.
All Camp Interns 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. We take time to make each camper feel a sense of belonging at our camp and in the outdoors.
Interns will be paid a $360 stipend for each camp week worked and be paid biweekly during the season. They will also have the opportunity to shadow leadership staff during pre and post camp season and/or work on a culminating project. Email warnerpark@leadershipacademyllc.com for all internship questions.
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 ONLY
- Must be proficient in computer skills and related word processing, data management, and internet computer software including social networking sites.
Assistant Director (Camp Twigs) ONLY
- Must have clean driving record and ability to safely operate a 15-passenger van.
- Must be at least 23 years old per our driving insurance policy.
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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If you have any questions about application, call us at 615-856-4772 or email warnerpark@leadershipacademyllc.com.
