Sail Boating Jobs at Summer Camps
Sail boating jobs at summer camps are a perfect fit for working sailors, racers, and sailing instructors who love sharing the wind with eager young campers. From traditional sleepaway camps with classic Sunfish and Laser fleets to specialty waterfront residential camps running serious junior sailing programs, sail boating instructors lead one of the most beloved waterfront activities of every camper’s summer.
As a sail boating instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll teach rigging, points of sail, tacking, jibing, capsize recovery, and racing tactics while running daily lessons on the lake or bay. You’ll manage boats, rigging, life jackets, and dock operations while running regattas and progression-based programs. Many co-ed residential camps blend sail boating into broader waterfront programs alongside paddling and motorboating, giving multi-discipline instructors a varied summer.
What does a sail boating instructor at summer camp do?You’ll teach rigging, points of sail, tacking, jibing, and racing while running daily on-water lessons. Most sleepaway camps with sailing programs run daily instruction and regattas throughout the summer camp season.
What certifications do sail boating instructors need at sleepaway camps?US Sailing Level 1 or Small Boat Instructor certification is widely valued. Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid certs are commonly required at residential camps with active sailing programs.
What kinds of boats do summer camps typically use?Sunfish, Lasers, Optis, 420s, and JY15s are widely used at residential camps. Larger sleepaway camps may also offer Flying Scots, dinghies, and keelboats for older campers. Fleet varies by camp.
What does the pay look like for sail boating jobs at summer camps?Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and certifications. Sleepaway camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which makes the overall summer camp package noticeably more valuable than the base figure.
Can international sailors work at summer camps?Yes — many residential camps hire international sailing staff through J-1 programs like Camp America, CCUSA, and Camp Leaders. Sailors with international federation credentials are well placed at sleepaway camps each summer.
Browse Summer Camp Sail Boating Jobs for 2026
| Job Type | Setting |
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| Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp |
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 31, 2026
Do you have a passion for sailing and working with kids? Are you interested in spending your
summer in beautiful Vermont, working with our campers and sharing that passion? Camp
Lochearn for Girls is a residential summer camp located in Post Mills, Vermont (20 minutes from
Dartmouth College) and we are currently hiring activity instructors & cabin counselors for the
summer of 2026.
Camp Lochearn is looking for an experienced Sailing Instructor to join us in assisting the
planning and delivery of our sailing program in ways that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the
campers’ ages and abilities. In this position, you will be living in a cabin of girls providing
support and guidance, and teaching one or more activities in which you have an interest. Help us
foster and grow passions for athletics and personal fitness in our amazing campers and help build
a respect for the sports through imparting your knowledge on eager campers.
Competitive salary based on experience and background.
*Candidates should be 18 years or older and available to work at Camp between 6/14 and
8/18.
