Spend Your Summer on the Water
We're always looking for good people who love the lake. Seasonal roles for boat drivers, spotters, and watersports instructors, the kind of summer job where your office is Candlewood Lake.
Apply to join the crew
Tell us who you are and the role you're after.
The best summer job on the lake.
Lakeside Watersports is a small, local crew that takes the water seriously and has a lot of fun doing it. A season with us means real days on Candlewood Lake, helping guests get up on a board for the first time, spotting riders, and keeping every trip smooth and safe. It's hard, sun-soaked, rewarding work for people who'd rather be on the water than anywhere else. We hire for attitude and reliability as much as skill; if you're dependable, good with people, and love the lake, we want to hear from you.
Where you might fit in.
Boat Drivers & Captains
Run the boat for sessions and cruises, launching, navigating, and reading the lake. Requires real on-water experience and the right credentials.
Spotters
Keep eyes on every rider and signal the captain. A great way to break into working on the water and learn the ropes from the crew.
Watersports Instructors
Coach wakeboarding, wakesurfing, waterskiing, and tubing. For confident riders who love teaching and making first-timers' days.
What we look for in a crew member.
Skill matters. So does showing up.
Hiring questions, answered.
What seasonal jobs does Lakeside Watersports hire for?
We hire seasonal boat drivers, spotters, and watersports instructors for the summer on Candlewood Lake. Roles vary by experience, from entry-level spotters learning the ropes to seasoned instructors coaching riders.
Do I need experience to work on the water?
It depends on the role. Instructor and captain positions call for real on-water experience and the right credentials, while spotter roles are a great way to break in and learn. Tell us your background and we'll point you to the right fit.
How do I apply for a summer job?
Fill out the form on this page with the role you're interested in and a little about your experience. We'll follow up to talk through the season, the schedule, and next steps.
Working summers on Candlewood Lake.
Ready to make the lake your office?
Send us your application and let's talk about the season ahead.