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How much do junior sailing instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior sailing instructor in the United States is $16.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Junior Sailing Instructors, and how can they be addressed?

Junior Sailing Instructors often encounter challenges such as managing groups of young sailors with varying experience levels, ensuring safety on the water, and adapting lesson plans to changing weather conditions. Effective communication, patience, and strong organizational skills are key to overcoming these challenges. Building rapport with students, staying attentive to safety protocols, and collaborating closely with senior instructors can help create a positive and supportive learning environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Junior Sailing Instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Sailing Instructor, you need basic sailing proficiency, knowledge of water safety, and completion of relevant instructor certification courses such as US Sailing Level 1. Familiarity with small boat handling, VHF radio use, and first aid/CPR certification are typically required. Strong communication, patience, and leadership skills help instructors engage and guide young sailors effectively. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensure safe, enjoyable, and educational sailing experiences for participants.

What are Junior Sailing Instructors?

Junior Sailing Instructors are individuals, often teenagers or young adults, who assist with teaching sailing skills to beginners, usually at sailing clubs, camps, or schools. They work under the supervision of more experienced instructors and help with both on-the-water and classroom instruction. Their responsibilities typically include rigging and derigging boats, demonstrating sailing techniques, ensuring safety procedures are followed, and helping to organize activities. This role provides valuable teaching experience and helps develop leadership and communication skills.

What is the difference between Junior Sailing Instructor vs Sailing Instructor?

AspectJunior Sailing InstructorSailing Instructor
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Basic Sailing CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Advanced Sailing Certifications
Work EnvironmentSummer camps, youth sailing programs, recreational settingsMarinas, sailing schools, adult training programs
Employer & Industry UsageRecreational sailing, youth education, summer campsProfessional sailing schools, private lessons, adult courses

The main difference between a Junior Sailing Instructor and a Sailing Instructor lies in the target audience and certification levels. Junior Sailing Instructors typically work with children and youth in recreational or camp settings, focusing on basic sailing skills. Sailing Instructors often have more advanced certifications and teach both adults and children in professional or private settings. Both roles require CPR and First Aid, but Sailing Instructors usually hold higher-level sailing certifications.

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Summer USCG Licensed Captain/Educator - Marine Science & Adventure Sports

New England Science & Sailing Foundation

Stonington, CT • On-site

Temporary

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Position Summary
The NESS USCG Licensed Captain - Marine Science & Adventure Sports (MSAS) Educator helps New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) implement high quality programming with an active, hands-on, experientially oriented marine science-based lessons. Programs are for students ages 11-17 in subjects such as powerboating, fishing, surfing, and adventure sports. Qualified applicants will hold at minimum an OUPV 6-Pack license issued by the US Coast Guard. They will be passionate, motivated, able to work within a team as well as on their own and have proven skills working with children of all ages. MSAS Educators will be assigned to support NESS programs based on educational background and previous experience. This is an hourly 40-hour per week position with occasional evening and weekend work. Schedules and end dates are flexible at the discretion of the Director of Programs.
Dates:
  • This seasonal position is employed at NESS for a maximum of 14 weeks from June 1-August 28 2026.
  • NESS runs a Lifeguard certification course from June 1-June 5, an incumbent employee's participation would be determined by the Director of Programs.
  • A mandatory training week for all staff runs from June 8-June 12.

The Captain MSAS Educator:
  • Designs and implements engaging hands-on NESS lessons throughout the Long Island Sound area, accessing areas via powerboat.
  • Is knowledgeable about NESS programs and serves as an ambassador for NESS when dealing with NESS's constituents
  • Exhibits a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and customer service
  • Can operate with a high degree of awareness and knowledge related to assigned responsibilities
  • Works closely with other members of the NESS Education team to implement lessons on and off the water
  • Provides leadership to students and assists in overseeing junior instructors

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintains campus and offsite safety at all times
  • Implements NESS's Emergency Action Plan, as needed
  • Assists in inventory and maintenance of watercraft, watersports equipment and gear, including powerboats, kayaks, surfboards, SUPs, fishing gear, masks & snorkels, wetsuits, boogie boards, etc.
  • Assists in classroom inventory, maintenance and cleanliness

Requirements
Education/Certifications
  • USCG OUPV 6-Pack License or higher
  • BA or BS in Marine Science, Biology, Oceanography or a related science desirable
  • Teaching certification desirable
  • ARC Waterfront Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (Youth and Adults) (may be able to obtain at NESS)
  • Instructor certifications in kayaking, surfing, and powerboating (may be able to obtain at NESS)
  • Valid Driver's License & your own reliable source of transportation

Skills/Knowledge/Experience
  • Experience driving watercraft in Stonington Harbor area desirable
  • Experience in leading student-centered and inquiry-based programming
  • Skills and instructional experience in fishing, kayaking, powerboating, marine science, and/or surfing
  • Effective skills in written and verbal communications, problem solving, and decision making
  • Strong team player and excellent motivator
  • Ability to forge effective working relationships with NESS Educators, operations staff, administrative staff, students, and parents

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Compensation commensurate with experience.
NESS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
About NESS: New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) offers a unique education model that empowers students with leadership, teamwork, confidence, and problem-solving skills to ensure academic success. It is NESS's mission to empower students with a love of learning through ocean-based experiential programs that serve schools, teachers, and families. Our goal is to advance academic opportunities for K-12 students of all backgrounds in both urban and suburban markets. We hope you will play a role in helping us continue this important educational mission-in person, online, or on the water! This STEM-based curriculum includes marine science, sailing, power boating, and adventure sports. NESS is the first, and only, program of its kind to be accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). For more information, visit www.nessf.org

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