Teach Skateboarding at Summer Camp

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Summer Camp Skateboarding Jobs

Overview

Skateboarding is one of the more unique program offerings at Camp IHC. Not many summer camps have a skateboarding program and we’re proud to be able to provide a space for campers to learn how to skateboard and for experienced skaters to improve their skills and master new tricks.
As a skateboard instructor, your sessions should be fun, motivating and engaging. You’ll also need to get creative and run a program for different ages of campers.
Why Teach Skateboarding at Camp

Camp IHC is stoked to unveil our brand new skatepark designed by the revered 5th Pocket Skateparks! Our new skatepark features an all-new concrete street course, and all-new concrete double amoeba shape bowl, and an all-new above ground ramp area including quarter pipes, an all-new 4’ heigh mini-ramp and an all-new 6’ mini half-pipe
We’re looking for skateboard instructors that are not only dedicated and out-going but also enthusiastic about helping kids learn how to skate. This job will give you the opportunity to teach campers how to become better skaters and a chance to share your passion for skateboarding.

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FAQs

Coaching periods are around 40-50 minutes long. You’ll normally coach 5 or 6 periods a day. Camp counselors will accompany the campers to the skate park and then it’s your responsibility to engage with the campers and get them ready for the lesson. You and your team will have lesson plans (that you help build!) that will be tailored for the different levels and abilities. Those 40-50 minutes are yours to make as amazing as possible.
A typical session will have around 12-18 campers. Sometimes bunks have split activities or off-camp trips, or perhaps two bunks are scheduled for skateboarding at once! This means you can sometimes have a handful of campers or a larger session to teach.
You will have a schedule for each day to know what campers to expect before the day starts.
We are looking for passionate, friendly, and social people who simply love to skateboard and love helping others learn to skateboard too. Skateboarding is a way of life. So if you breathe skateboarding and want to help our campers do that too, then this is the job for you!
Of course, applicants should be excellent skaters that are 100% confident and capable skating street and transition, as well as all the areas and elements of our skatepark, including the above ground ramps, street course, and bowl.
Our camp season runs from mid-June to mid-August. For this position you would need to be available for this period.
Throughout the summer you will live in a bunk with campers and other camp counselors. When you’re not coaching you’ll connect with them and be part of their group to provide extra coverage.
During this time you’ll have an opportunity to take part in other activities with them and help your team out.
Yes. On a regular schedule you will have one period off each day.
You will also have one full day and night off each week. This is your chance to rest, recover and try some new things on camp and explore new places off camp with other staff.