PPA Summer 2025
Youth Coach Application


What Would You Do As a Coach?
We’re looking for youth coaches to work at our Soccer & Hoops Day Camps. The main duties are:
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Bringing HIGH ENERGY & ENTHUSIASM
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Helping coaches set up & oversee activities, and manage camper logistics.
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Monitoring campers to ensure compliance with camp & facility rules
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Maintaining and ensuring proper use of camp facilities & equipment
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Reporting details of incidents, such as accidents or rule violations, to lead camp staff.
The Coaching Positions
Coach In Training (14 - 16 years old)
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Weekly Compensation: T Shirt for the Week & Lunch Everyday
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Experience Level: some to no experience working at a camp
Junior Coach (16 - 18 years old)
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Weekly Compensation: $250 (Year 1), $275 (Year 2), $300 (Year 3)
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Experience Level: 2 years+ experience with PPA Camp OR another sports camp w/ recommendation from their Program Director
College-Aged Coaches (including rising Freshman)
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Weekly Compensation: $400 - $500
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Experience Level: vast experience w/ PPA or another Camp program: 18 - 21 years old)
Logistics of ANY Coaching Position:
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Based on your age as of September 1, 2026. Exceptions can be made for kids with late birthdays who started school on time (with their birth year): reach out to Yikalo@ppateam.com for approval.
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All coaches are expected to arrive at 8 am and be dismissed by the Site Coordinator at 3:15 pm
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Camps are located at GDS, WES, River School, & the Maret Barrett Fields. View the full schedule HERE.
What Are We Looking For?
The ideal candidate ticks most these boxes-
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High-level soccer or basketball playing experience
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Experience at a summer camp (as a camper or helper)
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High energy, proactivity
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Positivity, observantness, patience
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Leadership & maturity
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Communication skills
How to Apply:
Fill out the New Candidate Form below.
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The priority deadline to apply is March 13; you'll hear from us no later than March 23.
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Those who miss the priority deadline: expect a response within 10 business days.
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We continue adding staff on a rolling basis going into June based on camper registration #s!


