Athletic Coach
Summer camp athletic coached wanted!
Camp Takajo, located in Naples, Maine, is a summer overnight camp founded in 1947. Known for its emphasis on character building, Takajo blends top-tier athletics with a wide range of creative, outdoor, and skill-based activities. Counselors are role models—selected for their warmth, integrity, and leadership—and are central to creating a positive, supportive community where campers grow in confidence, sportsmanship, and independence.
Camp Takajo is hiring Athletic Coaches for Summer 2026. These positions are ideal for current or former athletes and coaches who enjoy teaching, mentoring, and working with children in an energetic outdoor environment.
Position Details
Location: Naples, Maine
Dates: June 20 – August 13, 2026
Compensation: $400 per week
Type: Seasonal, Full-Time
Travel assistance provided
All meals provided
Laundry service provided
Free gym access
Internship opportunities
Available Coaching Positions
We are seeking enthusiastic coaches and instructors in the following sports:
Baseball – Regulation Little League and high-school fields with batting cage
Soccer – Multiple fields (elementary, middle, and high-school size)
Basketball – Five courts, including two indoor gymnasiums
Tennis – Seventeen courts (hard & clay), courts under the lights, twelve paddle-tennis courts, and a six-court pickleball arena under the lights
Lacrosse – Expansive athletic fields for practices and inter-camp games
Flag Football – Large grass fields for skill development and league play
Street / Roller Hockey – Outdoor rinks for drills and team scrimmages
Volleyball – Multiple sand and grass courts for instruction and tournaments
Archery - Rustic archery range. Instructors become certified on property.
Responsibilities
Teach and develop sport-specific fundamentals for campers ages 7–15
Co-lead programs with up to 100 children participating
Create and implement engaging daily lesson plans
Coach intra-camp and travel-team games
Foster teamwork, confidence, and sportsmanship among campers
Qualifications
High-school or collegiate playing/coaching experience in your sport
Strong leadership and communication skills
Enthusiastic, dependable, and enjoys working with children
Why Camp Takajo?
Outstanding athletic facilities across multiple sports
Supportive, collaborative staff culture focused on personal growth and character
Opportunity to gain hands-on teaching, coaching, and leadership experience
Spend your summer in Maine—coaching the sport you love, inspiring young athletes, and making a lasting impact.