Job Description

Make a difference this summer--help young children learn, grow, and shine at the shore!

Brant Beach Yacht Club (BBYC) is seeking a warm, energetic, and

enthusiastic Indoor Programs Assistant Instructor

to support our beloved Small Fry and Sandpipers programs. If you love working with children, enjoy a fun and active environment, and want to spend your summer on beautiful Long Beach Island, this could be the perfect role for you.

If you are the type of person who gives 100% to everything you do--we want to talk to you!

Why You'll Love Working at BBYC

Located on stunning Long Beach Island (LBI), NJ, BBYC is a vibrant summer community with:

A comprehensive Junior Program

Small Fry (ages 4-5)

Sandpipers (ages 6-7), including beginner sailing experiences

Youth activities: tennis, swimming, arts & crafts, beach days, and more

A warm, supportive, family-friendly campus

A lively schedule of social and recreational events

You'll work alongside a caring and dedicated team in an upbeat, rewarding environment where no two days are the same.

About the Programs You'll Support

As part of our Indoor Programs team, you will help deliver engaging activities for:

Small Fry (Ages 4-5)

Indoor & outdoor games, crafts, stories, singing, tennis & swim, and occasional field trips.

Sandpipers 6 (Age 6)

Games, crafts, tennis & swim, age-appropriate learning activities, and field trips.

Sandpipers 7 (Age 7)

All of the above--plus introductory sailing lessons three mornings a week using club Optis.

What You'll Do

As the Indoor Programs Assistant Instructor, you will support the Program Director in providing a fun, safe, and structured environment for young campers. Responsibilities include:

Program Support

Assist with instructor orientation

Help manage daily schedules and transitions between activities

Track dietary restrictions and ensure proper snack/meal distribution

Facilitate group games, crafts, and enrichment activities

Supervise indoor and outdoor time, including free play and gym time

Camper Care

Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and comfort of all campers

Encourage independence, teamwork, and respect among children

Use positive guidance and conflict-resolution techniques

Support children's emotional, social, and developmental growth

Report concerns, incidents, or notable behavior to the Program Director

General Duties

Maintain a clean, organized program environment

Complete required reports or forms when needed

Support additional responsibilities as assigned

What Makes You a Great Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

Experienced: 1-2 years in childcare, teaching, or camp counseling

Certified (or willing to be): CPR/First Aid/AED

Positive, energetic, and passionate about youth development

Organized, reliable, and skilled at multi-tasking

Excellent at communication and teamwork

Comfortable participating in physically active play

Calm and confident when navigating behavioral challenges

Compensation

Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Ready to Spend Your Summer Making an Impact?

We invite qualified candidates to send a cover letter and resume to:

office@bbyc.net. - Please put your salary requirements as part of your reply

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:

Experience with Children: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person