Female Volleyball Coach; live in girls dorm

Overview

Female Volleyball Coach (live in girls dorm) role at Academy Camps.

Reports to:

Director of Volleyball & Residential Life Director. This position is for the 2026 summer season on the campus of Suffield Academy (CT).

• COACH LIFE – Implement the coaching strategies outlined in the one-week Academy Camps Volleyball Program 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 through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
• DORM LIFE – Live in a dorm with other coaches and work with co-counselors to manage the dorm as a unified team and ensure a quality camp experience for every camper.
• Get to know every camper well and respond to their individual needs.
• Encourage, support and set limits for campers to support their physical and emotional health.
• Teach campers to develop good self-care and independent living skills.
• Be a quality role model for children, maintain general dorm cleanliness, and be safety conscious at all times.
• CAMP LIFE – Assist in planning and participate as a member of the camp team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, and all-camp activities and functions.
• Actively participate in all staff training and meetings.
• Prepare for, accept feedback, and constructively problem-solve during supervision sessions.

• 4+ years of competitive playing experience (required), competing at the collegiate level (preferred).
• Desire to develop and improve as a coach (required), experience coaching (preferred).
• Experience working with youth in sports or educational programs (required).
• Excellent relationship builder – quick to connect, build trust, and rapport.
• Goal-oriented coach – motivated to help athletes achieve their goals.
• Creative problem-solver with an empathetic approach to customer service, team management, and ability to ask for help when needed.
• Growth mindset – orientation towards learning and development; willingness to receive and implement feedback and learn from mistakes.

• Available and on-site for the dates of the full summer session including staff pre-season training and post-camp:
  June 22 - August 8.
• Compensation package is competitive and commensurate with skills and experience. Salary range: $2,500 - $4,000, includes room and board. Travel stipends provided to support relocation.
• Reside on campus (room and board included) — you will share a room with a co-dorm counselor who is also supporting residential life at camp.
• Option to increase compensation through Camper Referral Program:
  Earn $250 referral bonus for each camper enrolled.
• Opportunity to grow with Academy Camps as our presence expands regionally and nationally.
• Follow camp staff rules and regulations as outlined in the Academy Camps Staff Playbook.

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