A qualified sailing instructor’s salary is between $18 and $25 per hour, usually paid every two weeks. We guarantee a minimum of $3,000 gross per month, and it is possible to reach $4,000 or more.
Your final salary depends on:
You earn the most from overtime (weekends) and private lessons.
Accommodation is always free. Depending on the school, it can be:
In some cases it is shared with other participants. In all of them you will have:
We recommend starting with Wise: it works worldwide, gives you a US IBAN (the first thing your employer asks for in order to pay you) and, being a digital bank, transfers and currency exchange are instant.
If your employer doesn’t accept Wise in some case, you can open an account with a traditional bank such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo or Chase.
Of course! With $18–$25 per hour, plus overtime and private lessons, you can exceed $4,000 gross per month.
If the school doesn’t include meals, budget about $500 per month for food and leisure. That leaves you around $7,000 to travel around the country in your last month or save for your return to Spain. These figures are approximate and vary depending on your lifestyle.
Yes. Before you start, we send you the list of available jobs so you can state your location preferences. We have to check that they fit your dates and your English level.
You don’t need to prove your level. What matters is being able to hold your own and carry on a conversation.
In general, from mid-June (June 15–20) to mid-August. Some jobs allow you to start in late June.
Each job has its own dates, so you won’t be able to set them freely, but you can choose the offers that best fit your availability. If necessary, you can move university exams earlier.
The visa for Spanish participants covers June 15 to September 15, and many people use that margin to travel or extend their stay.
Professors are usually understanding and, if you ask about 6 months in advance, they usually agree to move the exam earlier. At all universities you can request to present your final degree project (TFG) online, and more students do so every year. If this applies to you, contact us and we will give you a supporting letter. Once you have your job offer, you can submit the contract showing the start dates.
No company can guarantee it, because the final decision rests with the consular section of the US Embassy. If you meet the requirements, there shouldn’t be a problem. Since 2022, 100% of our participants have obtained the visa. A criminal record is the main obstacle. Approval depends on your interview at the embassy in Madrid.
Usually yes. Depending on each employer’s housing policy, you can often choose who to share with. In addition, living with participants from other countries is a great opportunity to learn about other cultures and improve your English.
Yes. You will have a 24-hour contact phone number for someone at the sponsoring organization in the US, and you will receive their details before leaving Spain. You will also be in direct contact with your employer, who will help you with whatever you need during your stay.
No. As with any job, you can resign if the conditions don’t suit you and return whenever you want. Before deciding, we recommend calling us so we can look for a solution together.
Time of cancellation | Cost |
Before signing the employment contract | No cost (100% refund) |
After paying the reservation and receiving the school’s offer, but before receiving the DS-2019 | €300 |
After the application is approved and the DS-2019 is issued | €300 |
Visa denial | €300 |
