What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Sailing Instructor position at KidShip Sailing Camp?
Calling all sailing instructors! Are you a college-age student with sailing experience? Apply today!
KidShip Sailing Camp at Annapolis Sailing School is hiring Head Sailing Instructors for our youth sailing program in the summer of 2025! Camp starts June 9th!
We’re looking for responsible, energetic, and positive-minded sailors to provide daily sailing instruction to our campers. Sailing experience is required.
KidShip Head Instructors are responsible for leading a group of 4-10 children, through their daily activities and on-the-water sailing instruction. Instructors will be assigned to a specific group or class based on preference, experience level, and availability.
Outside of camp hours, KidShip instructors can use sailing school equipment such as dinghies, keelboats, paddle-boards, kayaks, beach-front property, and more. Camp instructors will receive a paid lunch break and all the perks available while working at a beachfront sailing school.
Responsibilities
- Available between June 9th and August 15th
- Maintain a safe and fun environment for campers
- Monitor campers within your class to ensure safety on the docks, beach, and when sailing
- Be professional in all job tasks by taking the job seriously, showing up on time, and being ready to work
Qualifications:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have experience sailing and skippering dinghies
- Be comfortable rigging, sailing, capsizing, and righting a dinghy
- Have a love for sailing and sharing your passion with others
- Have experience with children
- Maryland Safe Boater License (required)
- First Aid and CPR certifications (required, assistance acquiring certification is available)
- Lifeguard certifications (preferred, not required)
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 4 pm
- June 9th - August 15th
Qualified employees will receive a $400 end-of-season work commitment incentive.
Some on the job training is available. Please contact for more information.
Please visit our website at AnnapolisSailing.com/Youth-Sailing/ for more information about KidShip!
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24