Sailing Instructor at Summer Camp

Overview

and the job listing Expires on February 17, 2026

Do you love sailing and have done it for years? Have you taught friends or children how to sail?

We are looking for sailing instructors to help teach our campers this summer.

Are you energetic, creative and love working with kids??

Do you want to be a role model to younger girls?

Do you want to teach a girl a new skill, lead a team in the Olympics, guide a child to make good decisions, learn leadership skills, sing as if no one is listening, and change the world by changing a child?!

If so, Wa-Klo is the summer camp for you!!!

Many staff members look back on their time at Wa-Klo as the best, or the most important, transformational job they have ever had. Our staff members join Wa-Klo to give to others, but they gain so much in return! Here are 3 simple reasons why you should pick summer camp over a summer internship!

Did you know you can adapt a job at camp to be an internship?

At Camp Wa-Klo for Girls, we hire exceptional women who are role models to our girls. Our working ethos revolves around the mindset: “How can I help”. Therefore, even though you will be hired for a specialist activity, our incredible counselors help with so many other aspects of camp life. Working at a girl’s camp is a wonderful chance to inspire girls while helping them to grow in confidence and character, and gain courage.

Counseling Staff requirements:

• Women 19 years or older/at least 1 year of college-university is optimal
• Enjoy working with children
• Sense of humor, flexible, responsible, great attitude, and keeps children as the number 1 priority
• Experience sailing & feel confident in abilities to teach beginners
• We will certify you as a Red Cross Lifeguard

Linda

E. McMahon Student Commons, 2nd Floor
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825