What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Football Coach position at detroitlions?
Our Football Education team is looking to add Summer Camp Coaches to the team! Summer Camp Coaches will be responsible for coaching at Detroit Lions Summer Youth Football Camps throughout the state of Michigan. Some seasonal coaches may also be involved in additional specialty football camps and clinics or Detroit Lions game day duties.
The hours for this position vary depending on the scheduled camp(s). This is a part-time seasonal position. During the 20th anniversary of Detroit Lions Summer Football Camps, 30 camps will be conducted from June 7-August 7, 2025. During most football camps, Summer Camp Coaches will be required to work outdoors.
Interested candidates will need to provide their availability for the camp schedule below. Hired candidates are able to select the camp locations of interest to them and are ultimately assigned based on staffing need. We ask candidates consider working a MINIMUM of 5 camps during the 2025 Summer Football Camp Tour but are able to work many more.
Dates City Location
June 7-8 Beverly Hills Country Day H.S.
June 9-12 Hudsonville Eagle Stadium
June 9-12 Montague Montague H.S.
June 16-19 Gaylord Gaylord H.S.
June 16-19 Traverse City Traverse City West M.S.
June 21-22 Alpena Alpena H.S.
June 21-22 Petoskey Petoskey H.S.
June 23-26 Detroit Ford Field
June 27 Detroit Ford Field
June 28-29 Midland Northwood University
June 28-29 Windsor University of Windsor
July 7-9 Sterling Heights Delia Park
July 7-10 Allen Park Lions Training Facility
July 11 Allen Park Lions Training Facility
July 12 Allen Park Lions Training Facility
July 12-13 Novi Novi H.S.
July 13 Allen Park Lions Training Facility
July 14-17 Lake City Lake City H.S.
July 16 Cadillac Cadillac H.S.
July 19-20 Indian River Inland Lakes Secondary
July 19-20 Munising Munising H.S.
July 21-23 Ypsilanti Washtenaw County C.C.
July 21-24 Port Huron Port Huron Northern H.S.
July 26-27 Greenville Greenville H.S.
July 26-27 Lansing Hope Sports Complex
July 27 Adrian Siena Heights University
July 28-31 Holland West Ottawa H.S.
August 1 St. Joseph St. Joseph H.S.
August 2-3 Kalamazoo TBD
August 2-3 Stevensville Lakeshore H.S.
August 4-7 Grand Rapids MSA Fieldhouse
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (including, but not limited to):
The Summer Camp Coach position will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, the following:
- Assist the Summer Camp Head Coach while coaching football fundamentals at summer camps
- Plan and design coaching techniques for specific position groups
- Conduct own drill work with varying age groups ranging from ages 4-17
- Monitor the day-to-day operations of the field while ensuring requisite supplies are available during practices and games
- Involvement of the daily on-site camp registration process, including but not limited to, check-in, waiver collection, t-shirt and name tag distribution
- Enforce safety rules; notifying proper personnel when field maintenance is required, and/or recognize any hazardous situations that would be reported to the Camp Head Coach
- Assist with other duties as assigned
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Strong oral and written communications skills. This includes the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and get clarification, as well as the ability to write clearly and informatively
- The ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and develop solutions quickly and effectively
- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a professional manner
- Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment in regard to working with children and in all Football Education programs and football outreach initiatives
- Ability to work with a flexible schedule in order to be available for scheduled events, including nights, weekends and holidays
- Will accept other responsibilities and duties required by the supervisor consistent with the objectives and essential functions of this position. Such responsibilities shall be incorporated into the position description if they are ongoing.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have own transportation to/from football camps and have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- High school or collegiate football coaching experience required
- Must have strong desire and ability to work with and develop children ages 4-17
- Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Must have a positive attitude and a professional demeanor
- Must have clear understanding, knowledge and passion for football with the ability to coach at least one position on both offense and defense
- Must have completed online training course to comply with Michigan Sports Concussion law (proof of completion required)
- Must complete USA Football’s Youth Tackle Coach Certification module
- Football camp coaching experience preferred
- Teachers certification preferred
- CPR/AED certification preferred
- Will adjust schedule as needed to meet work goals and time constraints.
- May require work out of both the Ford Field and the Allen Park Training Facility
