Head of Golf Program and Counselor Summer 2025

Role: Head of Sport/Activity Counselor

Summary:

For summer 2025, individuals with experience, skills, and interest in the following areas are desired for as a Head of Sport Counselor: baseball; field hockey; golf; softball; football; lacrosse; boating – canoe, kayak, sailing, stand up paddleboarding (with lifeguard, Massachusetts boat safety certification, and other appropriate certifications); waterskiing (with lifeguard and other appropriate certifications); and outdoor adventure (e.g., hiking, camping, challenge course, climbing wall, fishing, mountain biking, fire building).

This is a seasonal, salaried position requiring a nearly 7-week commitment (June 24-August 10, 2025). All Head of Sport Counselors are required to live on the camp and reside in cabins alongside the campers. Head of Sport Counselors are required to participate in staff orientation and training for an estimated 4-5 days prior to the arrival of campers, reflective in the dates listed above.

Key Head of Sport/Activity Counselor Responsibilities:

Heads of Sport/Activity Counselors are hired in a dual role as the leaders of their associated sport/activity and bunk counselors. These individuals are passionate about and experienced in their sport/activity and should be interested in pursuing a career in the associated area. They have prior teaching/coaching experience and are responsible for developing the summer program, curriculum, and daily plan for their sport/activity. They lead and teach periods throughout the day and serve as coaches for various teams, they also are responsible for supervising and caring for an assigned group of campers in a cabin setting, and supporting broader camp activities (e.g., evening activities, special events).

• Serve as the head of a designated sport/activity with responsibility for creating the summer curriculum and leading daily sport/activity-specific skill development and practice sessions
• Lead daily instruction, skill development, activities, etc. in your designated sport/activity
• Supervise campers and staff in your designated sport/activity – as well as around camp and when with a group off site – to ensure their safety, general health and well-being, skill development, and enjoyment
• Build community amongst your sports/activity group and ensure the welfare of campers and positive resolution of camper (and staff)-related issues
• Identify and communicate equipment and facility needs to camp leadership to ensure appropriate ordering
• Create and maintain collaborative relationships with Assistant Coaches/Activity Specialists
• Complete initial assessments and written end-of-session evaluations for each individual camper spending significant time in your sport/activity
• Possess and maintain the required certifications for your role/area

Key Counselor Responsibilities:

Bunk Counselors bring passion and expertise to their sport/activity, and they should be eager to pursue a career in this field. With prior experience in teaching, coaching, or playing, they are keen to learn and improve their instructional skills. Counselors assist in implementing the summer program, curriculum, and daily schedule for their sport/activity under the guidance of their Activity Head or Program Director. They help conduct sessions throughout the day and act as role models for their teams. Additionally, they are responsible for supervising and caring for an assigned group of campers within a cabin setting and supporting various camp-wide activities, such as evening events and special programs.

• Supervise an assigned group of campers and ensure their safety, growth, skill development, enjoyment, and general health and well-being
• Serve as a positive role model, exemplifying the core values of Camp Arrow Wood and “The Arrow Wood Way”
• Plan, organize, implement, and lead age-appropriate camp activities/programs for children
• Support and facilitate camp-wide programming, such as evening activities, rainy-day activities, special events, sports tournaments, and trips
• Create and maintain positive relationships with other counselors, sports/activity heads, sport/activity directors, and camp leadership
• Live on-site in camp housing supervising your bunk of campers during camp, as well as eating all meals on camp with assigned cabin and campers
• Support the successful execution of all camp policies and procedures, including health and safety and emergency plans
• Provide pre-camp support as necessary and agreed upon
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications for Head of Golf Program – Coed Sleepaway Summer Camp (Ages 9-16)

Required Qualifications:

· Competitive playing or coaching experience (college-level golf, PGA apprentice, or high school/club coaching preferred).

· Prior experience coaching or instructing youth golfers (ages 9-16).

· Strong knowledge of golf fundamentals, swing mechanics, course strategy, and rules of the game.

· Ability to develop and lead structured golf instruction programs for varying skill levels.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

· Passion for teaching and mentoring young athletes in a positive and encouraging environment.

· Ability to oversee assistant golf instructors and counselors.

· Must be available to live on-site for the full camp season.

Preferred Qualifications:

· USGTF, PGA, or other golf coaching certification (or willingness to obtain).

· Experience organizing golf tournaments, competitions, or skill challenges.

· Familiarity with youth strength & conditioning for golf.

· CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

About Camp ArrowWood:

Camp Arrow Wood is a coed sleepaway camp for those who are passionate about sports. We offer three- and six-week options emphasizing sports and athletics blended with much-loved camp traditions and activities. Current sports include baseball/softball, basketball, cross country/track, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, and tennis. Explore activities include creative arts, fitness, outdoor adventure, waterfront (boating, sailing, swimming, and waterskiing), and more. We welcome families with children from ages 8 through 16 (entering third through eleventh grade) and offer a Leaders’ Program for 17-year-old (rising high school seniors) junior staff members.

Arrow Wood incorporates the best of the century-old U.S. camping tradition but better meets the needs of today’s children and the challenges of modern society. We empower boys and girls to experience great success in their given sports and passions, while also giving them the opportunity to explore new interests of the less familiar and help them learn to become leaders.

During our third summer (2024), we had 120 campers ranging in age from nine to 16. As we are growing, we are projecting that we will increase our camper population in 2025 and have 170 campers at any one time. These increases are so that we can scale at an intentional and manageable pace and maintain the desired personal level of attention as we are growing.

Be a part of the pioneering group that is continuing to build our sleepaway camp situated on beautiful Richmond Pond in the bucolic Berkshires of western Massachusetts. We are looking for sports-minded individuals seeking to be part of something unique and amazing, and enthusiastic about creating traditions and a legacy at Camp Arrow Wood.

If interested, please contact us at Holly@camparrowwood.com or info@camparrowwood.com and include a resume.

Job Types: Contract, Seasonal

Pay: $1,200.00 - $1,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,200 - $1,500