Sailing Instructor – Work for Seattle Sailing Club

Contact: Graham Humphrey, School Coordinator: graham@seattlesailing.com

Available Now: F/T or P/T Instructors

Seattle Sailing Club teaches American Sailing Association sailing lessons from beginner to advanced. Along with our ASA lessons, instructors also have the opportunity to instruct in team-building events, private sailing instruction, race coaching, clinics, check-out sails, seminars, and member programs.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

US Coast Guard License
- Any tonnage
- This is required to teach sailing on the Puget Sound – primarily teaching on boats with auxiliary power.
American Sailing Association Certified Instructor 201 or higher
Current Red Cross & CPR Certification
Must have a passion for sailing, the environment, and working with people.
Must have a positive attitude and understanding of a flexible schedule.
The ability to be patient and understanding of varying learning styles.
Proficient in all aspects of handling keelboat sloops from 22′ to 40′ (rigging, sailing or under auxiliary power)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide new and experienced sailors with a safe and supportive environment to learn sailing.
Teach safety, boat handling, and sailing theory to adults in keelboats who are beginning or intermediate sailors.
Develop and follow Seattle Sailing Club lesson plans that include classroom and on-the-water drills.
Have understanding and patience for the students and be able to adapt to their individual needs.
Maintain a clean and inviting classroom.
Train students to properly put away Club boats at the end of each sail.
Provide students with information about Club programs and events
Administer and grade ASA certification exams.

DESIRED SKILLS

Coast Guard Sailing Endorsement
Experience teaching/coaching sailing.
Racing, teaching spinnaker courses, and/or coaching race teams
Team building / Corporate experience
Local knowledge of the Puget Sound area.
Charismatic leadership

SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY

As an instructor, you have tons of flexibility! We teach year-round and can offer work year-round to most of our instructors. We welcome instructors who want to teach as little as 4 times a year. Scheduling instructors depends on our lesson schedule, the time of year, and current events. Full-time instructors will be guaranteed 40 hours/week from April through October and will participate in team-building events, private sailing instruction, boat cleaning and maintenance, racing, seminars, and member programs.

Check-out our lessons to learn more about what each course requires.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation: DOE
Pro deals on Gill, Dubarry, Mustang, and other brands
Access to sail the Club fleet

UPCOMING INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION COURSES

ASA 201:

4/19: 6pm – 9pm
4/20: 8am – 5pm
4/21: 8am- 5pm

ASA 203:

6/9: 8am – 5pm

ASA 204

6/10: 8am – 5pm

To apply, please send us an email introducing yourself along with a resume.