The San Francisco Maritime National Park Association (SFMNPA) is the non-profit partner to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (SAFR). For 75 years we have helped to preserve and share maritime history along San Francisco’s historic waterfront. We also independently run the National Historic Landmark WWII Submarine Museum, USS Pampanito.
SFMNPA hosts events that generate revenue to support our operations and to support SAFR. Events may serve SFMNPA’s members, donors, trustees, staff, and the public, or may promote broader recognition of SFMNPA and SAFR while cultivating community engagement.
Current Openings
Summer Camp Instructor
See details below:
Summer Camp Instructor
Reports To: Head Instructor
Department: Education
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Dates of Employment: Jun 8– Aug 14 2026
Position Summary
The Summer Camp Instructors provide primary supervision and guidance to participants during the 9-week Summer Camp Program. They will work with NPS and Association staff to implement the summer program curriculum and ensure that all participants have a safe, fun, and educational experience. Instructors must be highly motivated and energetic and help provide campers an inclusive, welcoming environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Become familiar with the curriculum and Park setting
- Assist head instructor in delivering curriculum
- Support camper check-in and check-out process
- Supervise students and always maintain a safe environment
- Assist with daily set up and clean up of camp activities
- Use good judgment and demonstrate professionalism and accountabilit
Qualifications
Education & Experience Required:
- Upper-level high school or college student or graduate
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Experience sailing small boats
- Experience working with children a plus
Required knowledge, skills & abilities:
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Desire and ability to learn educational techniques
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, be innovative, and find creative solutions
Physical Requirements:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be met to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must have the ability and experience to handle, in a professional manner, possible strenuous conditions aboard the vessel due to foul weather or other unpredictable conditions. The employee must regularly lift and/or move between 25 – 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position operates primarily in an outdoor environment. Camp gathers in a historic building and activities take place on docks and piers, along the beach, and aboard historic vessels. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting Rate of Pay: $20-22/hr
To Apply
Please send cover letter and resume to education@maritime.org. In subject line write “Summer Camp Instructor”. Qualified candidates only please.