Sailing Instructor at Camp Androscoggin

University of Delaware; Maine; On-site; USD 3,500 - 5,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Room and board provided

Use of camp facilities during time off

Job summary

The University of Delaware is seeking sail instructors for Camp Androscoggin in Maine from June 19th to August 14th, 2026. Instructors will be responsible for teaching sailing to boys aged 8 to 15 and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Candidates should have prior sailing experience, an interest in working with children, and flexibility in collaborative settings. Compensation includes travel, room, and board.

Qualifications

• Prior dinghy sailing or coaching experience is a must.
• Interest in working with school-age children required.
• Certification as a US Sailing Level 1 Instructor is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment for all campers.
• Assist in multiple programs and work collaboratively with the team.
• Engage actively in sailing lessons and monitor student safety.

Skills

Dinghy sailing/coaching experience

Working with school-age children

Flexibility and problem-solving skills

Education

US Sailing Level 1 Instructor certification

Job description

We’re hiring sail instructors! Our fleet consists of Hartley 12’s and 15’s and 420’s, with several ribs as monitoring and coach boats. In addition, there is also a windsurf component to the program.

The sail staff is made up of five counselors, all with previous sailing experience, but not necessarily with teaching experience.

We are looking for someone with

• Prior dinghy sailing/coaching experience
• Interest in and experience working with school age children
• US Sailing Level 1 Instructor or other equivalent certification (Not a requirement)

Camp Androscoggin is a boys residential camp in central Maine. Position dates are June 19th to August 14th, 2026. The positions are paid, and travel, room, and board are all included.

Androscoggin is the summer home for 250 boys between ages 8 and 15 and 100 staff. For over a century, campers and counselors have been playing sports, participating in a host of individual activities, forming life‑long friendships, and sharing summers to remember on our 120-acre lakeside campus.

Days are divided between bunk responsibilities and working with campers in your activity area. The schedules are built so counselors have a chance to work with kids in other areas as well. Our staff goes on day and overnight trips with their campers. Staff can use the camp facilities during time off.

Requirements

• Willingness and ability to maintain a safe environment
• The ability to assist with multiple programs and work as a team
• Strong flexibility and problem‑solving skills