Job Type
Full-Time
Salary
$2,300.00 - $2,500.00
Min Experience
1-2 Years
Season of Job
Summer
ACA Accredited
Yes
Salary - Type
Seasonal/Summer Salary
Setting
Overnight Camp
Position
Waterfront Staff
Description
Swap the Library for the Lake: Become a Sailing Counselor!
Why spend your summer staring at a screen when you could be catching the wind on Pleasant Lake? We’re looking for passionate sailors to lead our waterfront team at Camp Arcadia.
As a Sailing Counselor, your "office" is a fleet of 420s, Hobie Ones, and Optis. You won't just be teaching—you'll be inspiring. You’ll guide campers from their very first tack and jibe to advanced maneuvers like using a trapeze on high-wind days. Whether you're coaching a beginner on wind theory or prepping advanced sailors for a Regatta, you’ll be making a massive impact in a stunning Maine setting.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead 4 one-hour sailing activity periods per day.
- Teach everything from basic rigging and wind theory to racing skills and boat repair.
- Keep the fleet in top shape through regular boat care and maintenance.
- Provide lifeguarding support to keep our waterfront safe and fun.
- Assist with high-energy Regattas and special waterfront events.
Requirements
What You’ll Need:
- Sailing Skills: Proficiency in rigging and operating 420s, Hobie Ones, and/or Optis.
- Instructional Ability: Comfortable teaching campers (ages 7-17).
- Water Safety: Must be Lifeguard and CPR certified. (If you aren't yet, we can help you find a course! Or come early and take the course at Arcadia.)
- Small Engine Ops: Ability to operate a motorboat for safety and instruction.
- Team Mindset: Ready to work closely with the Head of Sailing and a crew of two other instructors.
- Commitment: Availability for the full summer season, June 12 - August 19 in Otisfield, Maine. (If you need the Lifeguard course, you'll need to arrive on June 7).
Job ID: 60821155
Camp Arcadia
Recreation
Casco
,
Maine
,
United States
Camp Arcadia, a residential summer camp for girls in the Lakes Region of Maine, has been operated by the same family for four generations. A warm, family atmosphere and close guidance foster the development of personal growth and self-confidence. Firsthand experiential learning – climbing a mountain or sleeping under the stars – helps a girl grow in new ways. Arcadia is a place where girls learn to be dependent on themselves and on nature, not on technology. They grow in understanding themselves and the world around them as ...
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