Summer Sailing Instructors
Summer Sailing Instructors Wanted – Fenwick Junior Program
The Borough of Fenwick’s Junior Program is seeking enthusiastic and experienced Sailing Instructors for the summer season!
Dates: June 30 – August 22 (plus prep and cleanup days)
Hours: Approx. 28 hours per week (4 days a week)
Pay: $20–$27 per hour, based on experience
Boats: Optis & 420s
Ages: 6-16
What You’ll Do:
• Teach and mentor young sailors in a fun, safe, and engaging environment
• Lead up to three daily on-the-water lessons per day with less than 10 kids in each lesson.
• Get kids comfortable in boats, build skills, and introduce them to racing
• Host several race days each month
• Foster teamwork, confidence, and a love for sailing
Why Fenwick?
The Fenwick Junior Program is a fantastic place to work, with a tight-knit community that revolves around its waterfront. We are located on the Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Connecticut River. We launch directly from our beach and utilize Fenwick’s pier. The program focuses on beginner and intermediate sailors, with several race days sprinkled throughout the summer to introduce friendly competition. We run two sessions—one in July and one in August, with August typically seeing a few more participants. It’s a rewarding and fun environment to help young sailors build skills and confidence on the water!
What We Offer:
Competitive pay ($20–$27 per hour, based on experience)
A beautiful waterfront work environment
The opportunity to inspire the next generation of sailors
The opportunity to inspire the next generation of sailors
Candidate Requirements:
Connecticut Safe Boaters License (or equivalent)
US Sailing Level 1 Certification & Safe Sport Certification (or equivalent)
CPR/First Aid Certification
If you’re passionate about sailing and love working with kids, we’d love to hear from you! Please send us an email at fenwickjrprogram@gmail.com.
