Swap a summer at home with a summer on the water.
Kayaking Instructor jobs in America.
What's involved with teaching kayaking at camp?
As an activity specialist, you'll teach various groups at different times throughout the day. Particularly as a kayaking instructor, you'll be instructing on techniques such as paddling and steering, while also taking any necessary safety precautions to ensure everyone will safe on the water.
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Why should I become a kayaking instructor at summer camp?
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Applications are now open for 2025!
Your ultimate summer job.
Build your CV.
Summer camp jobs are a great CV-builder, for whatever career you may pursue.
Teaching children activities at camp is a great alternative to a traditional summer job at home. You will develop your leadership skills, which will make you a great candidate for future job opportunities.
Develop your skills.
Summer camp is the ultimate skills builder.
Not only will you learn hard skills related to your activity, but you'll develop a range of soft skills thanks to what you'll be doing in your day-to-day.
You'll build your team work, communication, problem-solving, creativity and resilience skills, all whilst having the summer of a lifetime.
Make an impact.
It's no exaggeration to say you'll change lives.
Summer camp is a place where magic happens. Whether it's campers overcoming fears, or finding a new activity that takes them down a new path in life, moments happen on a near hourly basis. And you'll be front and centre of it.
Become a leader and experience a summer of a lifetime.
FAQs
When starting your application, you’ll be asked to select your top skills. Choose kayaking or canoeing. Go into detail about what you’re going to bring to the role, your skill level and if you’re already qualified. A camp director will then be able to assess if you’re a good fit and invite you to their camp.
Camp directors are going to want people with knowledge and experience for kayaking jobs at camp. The more experience working with children you can gain before the summer, the better your application. Look to local water sports clubs to volunteer with and build up your own skills for on and off the page.
Campers come down to sessions in age group divisions. These divisions can vary in skill level, but are usually made up of 10-13 campers. You’ll then be paired with an individual camper or a group, and don’t worry - you’ll be supported by your fellow specialists and counsellors.
