Job description

The position is in person, located at Camp Chateaugay in Upstate New York, in the Adirondack's. It is a premier co-ed sleep-away camp for children ages 7-17, is seeking a skilled male baseball counselor for summer 2026. It is a 2 month residence position from 13th of June through August 12th 2026 in Upstate New York.

Our Baseball Counselor brings energy, leadership, and a love of the game to Camp Chateaugay’s athletic program. They are responsible for planning and leading engaging, age-appropriate baseball activities that focus on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun. Whether campers are picking up a glove for the first time or refining advanced skills, the Baseball Counselor creates a supportive environment where every camper can grow and feel confident.

In addition to teaching fundamentals such as throwing, catching, hitting, and fielding, the Baseball Counselor organizes drills and game play while emphasizing fair play and positive competition & ensures camper safety, proper use of equipment, and smooth daily operations. As a role model both on and off the field, the Baseball Counselor helps foster a positive camp culture, builds strong relationships with campers, and contributes to the overall success of the Camp Chateaugay experience.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Planning and leading daily baseball activities, drills, and games
• Teaching baseball fundamentals and advanced skills in a fun, inclusive way
• Ensuring camper safety and proper use of equipment at all times
• Encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence
• Supporting campers’ social and emotional development
• Assisting with general camp duties and collaborating with other staff

Also when not Baseball, you will be a bunk counselor, who are responsible for an assigned bunk outside of their activity. Counselors live in the bunks with 6-12 campers and usually 1 or 2 other co-counselors. Between them, they will be in charge of cabin clean up, getting campers ready in the mornings and to each meal on time. At least one counselor should be supervising the bunk at all times, whether it be during rest hours or at night. Counselors need to be energetic and enthusiastic to motivate the campers, to bring the camp spirit to their Chateaugay experience. A cabin counselor creates a bond with his cabin, mentors and inspires campers, and handles minor issues that arise. A camper spends more time with their cabin counselors than with any other adult on camp, and can be most impacted by him for that reason. We want to create friendships, foster growth and independence, and make sure our campers have the best summer experience possible. Each cabin goes on at least one adventure per session - a trip and/or campout on camp or offsite.

Pay for the summer: $2500-$3500 plus room, board, all meals and payment for any travel