Sports Camp Photographer
Academy Camps · Suffield, CT · 4 days ago
On-siteArt & CreativeFull-time
Job Description Reports to: Camp Director Who We Are Academy Camps is a modern approach to the sports camp experience. We offer 1-week sessions for Boys & Girls aged 10 - 16 interested in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, squash, swimming, tennis & volleyball. Our campers choose one of our 8 "Academy Sports" and receive 2 intensive training sessions per day with our high-performance coaching staff. We are a dedicated team of high performance coaches, nurturing & exemplary counselors, and experienced camp professionals, passionate about the 'whole athlete'. Outside of sports specific training sessions, AC is distinguished in delivering programming focused on its pillars of Performance, Wellness, Mindset, and Leadership mixed in with a healthy dose of fun through a daily schedule of traditional sleepaway camp activities. Position As a member of the AC Team, the Photographer will be responsible for capturing daily photo content of our athletes and coaches. These photos help share the magic of camp with our athlete’s families back at home and with our larger camp coaching community year-round. The role requires capturing at least one image of every camper per day and uploading all photos each evening so parents and caregivers see the magic in real-time. The images will also be shared on our social media throughout the summer and year-round. Key Responsibilities Capture ~300-500 photos of athletes and coaches per dayUpload all photos to shared drive for internal review every eveningPost final photo selection to our CampInTouch software every eveningPrepare for, accept feedback, and constructively problem-solve during supervision sessions Your Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities A background in sports photography with a keen eye for capturing emotionDrive to complete work efficiently to meet daily deadlinesOwnership or access to professional grade camera and editing equipment, preferred but not requiredBonus points if you can capture and edit video!Self-motivated, strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities at onceAn excellent relationship builder - quick to connect, build trust, and rapportA creative problem-solver - proactive, anticipates problems, and asks for help when neededA growth mindset - an orientation towards learning and development; willing to receive and implement feedback and learn from mistakes Expectations, Compensation, And Benefits Available and on-site for the dates of the full summer session including staff pre-season training and post-camp: June 20 - August 7The AC compensation package is competitive and is commensurate with skills and experience. Compensation for a full summer commitment is $3,000 - 5,000 and includes room and board. Travel stipends are provided to support relocation.Room and board included on-site at our campus with access to state-of-the-art athletic facilities and highly rated dining services, providing a seamless and immersive staff experience. Our dining hall can handle all common food allergies and provides dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian food options at every meal.Follow camp staff rules and regulations as outlined in the Academy Camps Staff Playbook To learn more about our organization, go here: www.academycamps.com