Waterskiing Jobs at Overnight Camps
Waterskiing jobs at summer camps are some of the most beloved waterfront roles in the camp world. From traditional sleepaway camps offering daily ski sessions on calm lakes to specialty waterfront residential camps running serious slalom and jump training, waterskiing instructors lead one of the most iconic and exciting boat-based programs of every summer at camp.
As a waterskiing instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll teach two-ski technique, slalom, trick skiing, and ski safety while running boat sessions across age and skill levels. You’ll work closely with boat drivers, spotters, and lifeguards to ensure safety and program flow. Many co-ed residential camps blend waterskiing into broader wake sports programs alongside wakeboarding and tubing, giving multi-discipline instructors a packed and varied summer.
What does a waterskiing instructor at summer camp do?You’ll teach two-ski technique, slalom, basic trick skiing, and ski safety while running boat sessions. Most sleepaway camps with waterskiing programs run daily sessions throughout the summer camp season.
What certifications do waterskiing staff need at sleepaway camps?USA Water Ski & Wake Sports instructor or coaching credentials are highly valued. Lifeguard, boater education, and CPR/First Aid are commonly required at residential camps with active ski programs.
What boats do summer camps use?Most residential camps use inboard ski boats from brands like Nautique, MasterCraft, or Malibu. Some specialty camps run dedicated tournament-grade boats and slalom courses. Equipment varies.
What does the pay look like for waterskiing jobs at summer camps?Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Overnight camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds meaningful value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Is waterskiing usually combined with other waterfront roles?Often yes. Many co-ed residential camps blend waterskiing with wakeboarding, tubing, and broader wake sports programs. Multi-discipline wake staff are especially valued at sleepaway camps with deep waterfront offerings.
Browse Summer Camp Waterskiing Jobs for 2026
| Salary | Job Type | Setting |
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| USD Starts at $2300/summer | Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp |
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 31, 2026
Come spend your summer on beautiful Lake Ashmere in The Berkshires!
Camp Danbee is currently hiring female and male waterski and wakeboard instructors to spend their summer instructing our campers in Waterski, Wakeboarding and Kneeboarding. We also do tubing for our campers with our four Malibu ski boats. You will specialize in this activity, so you must have extensive knowledge of the sport. We hire 6-8 boat drivers/instructors and 3-4 exclusive instructors. We’re looking for passionate, skilled individuals to be great roles models for our campers!
The Role:
You will serve a dual role as a counselor at Camp Danbee. Those roles include being cabin counselor and program instructor in Waterski. As a cabin counselor, you and one to three other co-counselors will live in a cabin with 10-12 campers, whom you will supervise for the summer. As a program instructor, you will help prepare and lead instructional lessons in your dedicated program area.
Male instructors do not live in cabins with campers, and will have additional duties outside of program instructional time – you’re a valuable part of the camp family!
Working at camp is an opportunity to develop skills that can be used in a career outside of camp. You will enhance your leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. Camp Danbee has a large leadership team to learn from, from multiple college Head Coaches to experienced professionals across the education, outdoor recreation, and sports industries.
We will work with your college/university to earn paid internship credits.
The Perks:
- Salary starts at $2300 for a Freshman in college and increases from there
- Travel allowance in addition to salary
- Room, board, and staff t-shirts
- Internship credit*
- Experience The Berkshires, meet people from all over the US and the world, and have the summer of a lifetime!
*Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position
