Is your child ready to take their skills to the next level?
Counselor in Training (CIT) Program Overview:
After years of parent and guardian requests, KidShip Sailing Camp is proud to offer a CIT program built just for your child! After a successful pilot program in the summer of 2024, we’ve stepped up our game for KidShip’s CIT Program in 2025!
Do you and your family love KidShip as much as our instructors do? Do you want to feel like you’re part of the team? Well, now is your chance! Campers who are at least 13 years old and have at least 3 sessions of sailing experience at KidShip Sailing Camp are invited to apply as a CIT for the summer of 2025. This unique opportunity is a great way to gain additional sailing time for your child and allows them to take on a greater sense of responsibility. Not only do CITs have the opportunity to build their confidence and self-esteem, but they also help to deliver the sailing experience they fell in love with to a new generation of campers and gain a sense of personal independence and responsibility. CIT programs also look great on high school applications, college applications, and job applications and allow your child to stand out from the sea of applicants.
Requirements:
- Be at least 13-years-old
- Have at least 3 sessions of experience at KidShip Sailing Camp
- Have a love for sailing and sharing your passion with others
- Attend a mandatory training session in June. (Date of training session TBD)
Perks:
- Learn communication skills, leadership skills, and other invaluable life skills
- Create life-long friendships with fellow CITs and camp instructors
- Gain instructional experience, while having a positive influence on young sailors
How to apply:
- Register for the camp of your choice
- In the registration questions, click the box that says “My child is interested in applying to the CIT Program”
- Applicants must be registered for their camp of choice and indicate interest in the CIT Program by April 30th
- You will be contacted by the KidShip Director on May 1st and provided with a CIT Program application for your child to fill out
- Applications must be typed. Handwritten applications are not accepted.
- Once the application form is complete, email the form to the Director at michaela@annapolissailing.com
- You will be contacted once your application is reviewed
Interview process:
- Once your application form is reviewed, you will be directed to schedule a 10-minute informal virtual interview with the Director.
- Virtual interviews will be scheduled for late May.
- Applicants will be selected based on experience, instructor recommendations, and interview performance.
Questions? Comments? Please email the KidShip Director – michaela@annapolissailing.com