Sailing Instructors and Speedboat Drivers (Summer)

Join the 2025 Sandy Hill Camp Summer Staff and Lead Activities at our Waterfront!

Spend the summer working teaching kids to sail or waterski on the Chesapeake Bay in North East, Maryland! Details at www.sandyhill.com/hiring.
Working at camp is more than just fun. It is a real job with tremendous opportunities for personal growth and professional development in: leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, problem solving and collaboration.
Sandy Hill Camp and Retreat Center is hiring now for:

• Sailing Instructors (residential or day only)
• Speedboat Drivers (residential or day only)
• Camp Counselors (residential)

Residential and Day Positions, Full-time and Part-time Options, Paid Internships Available, Competitive Salaries Plus Bonus Opportunities.

Room and board is provided for all residential staff.

Most weekends are off!

Most positions are for ages 18 (or 17 high school graduates).

Most staff work from early June through mid-August. Free lifeguard training is required and begins on May 29th as part of Waterfront Training Week.
A smoke-free, drug-free, and values-centered environment.
www.sandyhill.com/hiring for details.

Contract Length: May 29th through August 8th

Full Time Opportunity:

• Yes

Pay Frequency:

• Bi-weekly

This Job Is:

• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely

• No. All positions are residential and include free room and board.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Safety-conscious -- can keep campers safe while learning these exciting new skills
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $2,100.00 - $2,300.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
• We are a residential summer camp for children located in North East, MD. Are you open to living on-site at camp during the summer (with room and board provided), or would you prefer a day-only position that involves commuting daily? Please specify your preference below.
• Are you currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree program? If yes, please specify your degree type, major, and the name of your school.
• Our summer season runs from May 30 (the start of mandatory waterfront training) through August 8. Most positions require staff to be available for the full season, though most weekends you are off.

What is your availability?
- Earliest date you can start:
- Latest date you can stay
If you have any conflicts with training or camp dates, please explain.

• Being a certified lifeguard is a requirement for the Sailing Instructor and Speedboat Driver/Waterski Instructor positions. We offer free lifeguard training at camp during Waterfront Training Week (May 30 – June 6).

However, you must be a strong swimmer to pass the course. The test includes a 500-meter swim using proper stroke technique.

Tell us about your swimming ability. For example, have you ever competed or trained on a swim team? How often do you swim? Where did you learn to swim? Feel free to share your experience and any representative swim times.

• Please tell us about your sailing and/or speedboat driving experience. If you have any boating-related training, certifications or licenses, please list those as well.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,100 - $2,300