Salary: $17.10 Hourly
Location : 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2026-8
Department: Park System
Opening Date: 03/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Job Summary
Monmouth County Park System is seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and safety-minded
Outdoor Adventure Instructors to support our
Sailing Programs at Manasquan Reservoir. Ideal candidates are passionate about the outdoors and enjoy teaching, guiding, and inspiring youth and adults through hands-on experiences on land and water.
Applicants may be considered for
one or both specialties based on skills and availability
Responsibilities (Based on Assignment)
Sailing Instructor Duties
- Teach youth and adult sailing lessons (beginner to intermediate)
- Supervise and assist sailboat rentals
- Ensure on-the-water safety while building participant confidence
- Work with American 15' and Laser Pico sailboats
- Create a welcoming and engaging learning environment
Position Details
- Season: June-September
- Location: Manasquan Reservoir, Howell
- Pay: Starting at $17.10/hour, higher based on experience
- Schedule: Flexible hours
Qualifications
- 18 years or older
- Strong swimming skills and comfort in the water
- Ability to teach both children and adults
- Excellent communication and decision-making skills
- US Sailing Level 1 Certification preferred
- Hands-on sailing evaluation required
Monmouth County offers generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Competitive plans include medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and an award-winning wellness program. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year may also elect these benefits.
Eligible employees* are enrolled in the New Jersey State Pension and Group Life Insurance, and enjoy a bank of vacation, personal, and sick days as well as a substantial paid holiday package.
Additional retirement/deferred compensation plans - 457 (b), short-term disabiity, whole life insurance, cancer, critical illness, and accident plans are also available as voluntary benefits.
Monmouth County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: for more information.
*Seasonal and temporary employees are not eligible.