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Fitness Jobs in America.
What's involved with being a fitness instructor at summer camp?
"Coaching fitness at camp was an incredible summer. I got to take a passion of mine and with camps direction turn it into a program where campers could learn to develop themselves and tackle issues such as body image and nutrition in a fun session.
We also ran the sessions for counselor staff, which made for incredible nights off." - Guy.
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Why should I lead fitness at summer camp?
Bonus Qualifications
Applications are now open for 2025!
Your ultimate summer job.
Build your CV.
Summer camp jobs are a great CV-builder, for whatever career you may pursue.
Teaching children activities at camp is a great alternative to a traditional summer job at home. You will develop your leadership skills, which will make you a great candidate for future job opportunities.
Develop your skills.
Summer camp is the ultimate skills builder.
Not only will you learn hard skills related to your activity, but you'll develop a range of soft skills thanks to what you'll be doing in your day-to-day.
You'll build your team work, communication, problem-solving, creativity and resilience skills, all whilst having the summer of a lifetime.
Make an impact.
It's no exaggeration to say you'll change lives.
Summer camp is a place where magic happens. Whether it's campers overcoming fears, or finding a new activity that takes them down a new path in life, moments happen on a near hourly basis. And you'll be front and centre of it.
Become a leader and experience a summer of a lifetime.
FAQs
When forming yourapplication you’ll be able to choose fitness as a skill. Specify what element of personal training you specialise in and what level you’re qualified to. Go into as much detail as possible; from equipment and training programs to your coaching style, don’t leave anything out. A camp director will then be able to assess if you’re a good fit and invite you to their camp.
Fitness jobs abroad are all about experience, the more instruction you can provide the further it will go to help your application. If you are really serious, why not look at gaining a qualification?
Campers will come down to the session as a division (age group). Divisions can range from 10-30 campers. You’ll be able to work with the counselors to teach in small, fun and manageable groups.
