Job Description

Calling all sailors! Are you a

college-age student

or

high-schooler

with sailing experience? Apply today!

KidShip Sailing Camp at Annapolis Sailing School is hiring junior sailing instructors for summer 2026!

Camp starts June 15th!

We're looking for responsible, energetic, and positive-minded sailors to provide daily sailing instruction to our campers.

Sailing experience is required.

Junior KidShip instructors are responsible for leading a group of 3-5 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, flexible time off, and all the perks available while working at a beachfront sailing school. (It's a lot of fun to work here!!)

Responsibilities

Attend mandatory training sessions on June 13th and 14th Available between June 15th and August 14th 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 15 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*
Experience with children (preferred) Maryland Safe Boater License (preferred) First Aid and/or Lifeguard certifications (preferred)

Schedule:

8-hour shift / 4-hour shift Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm June 15th - August 14th
Qualified employees will receive a

$400 end-of-season work commitment incentive.

Some on-the-job training is available. Please contact us for more information.

Please visit our website at AnnapolisSailing.com/Youth-Sailing/ for more information about KidShip!

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

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person