Teach Sailing at Summer Camp

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Summer Camp Sailing Jobs

Basic

Our sailing program at Camp IHC is one of the most unique offerings we have. Not many camps offer an on-site sailing program so it’s important to us that we utilize it as much as possible.
The sailing program is organized and run by our boating team. Every day there will be periods where campers will come to boating and choose to sail, kayak, canoe or paddle-board.
As a sailing instructor you will help campers learn how to sail around the lake.
Why Join our Sailing Team?

If you like being by the water and in the sunshine then this is the role for you. What could be a better way to spend 9 weeks of a summer?
You will be part of an incredible boating team, who every year are easy-going and incredible people to work alongside, you will create great friendships and bonds with them, our wider waterfront team and more.

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FAQs

Teaching periods are around 40-50 minutes long and you’ll normally coach 5 or 6 periods a day. Camp counselors will accompany the campers to the boating area and then it’s your responsibility to engage with the campers and get them ready for the lesson. You and your team will have lesson plans (that you help build!) that will be tailored for the different levels and abilities. Those 40-50 minutes are yours to make as amazing as possible.
Yes. As part of the waterfront team you will arrive a week earlier to camp than most other roles. As it is a highly skilled area you will spend this extra time with the waterfront team going through extensive waterfront training. You will be swim tested and assessed. You will sit an American Red Cross test and gain a certification at the end of it. You will learn how our safety systems work and first aid.
Due to the responsibilities that come with sailing, we are looking for staff with specific small boat sailing experience as well as lifeguard certifications coupled with a strong level of experience in and on the water.
If you do not currently have any certifications you can still apply and we will assess your experience level.
There are many benefits of being on the boating team at Camp IHC. You will work with an incredible team, you will build strong connections with them and others. You will be paid to be outside all summer long!
You will go through two weeks of waterfront training and gain further teaching, on-site sailing experience.
Throughout the summer you will live in a bunk with campers and other camp counselors. When you’re not teaching you’ll connect with them and be part of their group to provide extra coverage.
During this time you’ll have an opportunity to take part in other activities with them and help your team out.
Yes. On a regular schedule you will have one period off each day.
You will also have one full day and night off each week. This is your chance to rest, recover and try some new things on camp and explore new places off camp with other staff.