Sailing Instructor

The Sailing Instructor position is a full‑time summer position that manages day‑to‑day operations of the youth summer sailing camp. The Sailing Instructor is someone with strong leadership, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills and previous coaching experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising and mentoring a summer camp assistant, lesson planning, ensuring a fun and safe environment for sailors/campers, and teaching sailing basics to children and youth aged 8‑14. This position reports to the Directors of the Yukon Breeze Sailing Society. There is no public transportation to Schwatka Lake. A requirement of employment is transportation to and from work (our location is approximately a 15 minute bike ride or 6‑minute drive from downtown Whitehorse). Assistance with flight costs and finding housing in the territory is available for out‑of‑territory applicants. Transportation once here is the responsibility of the instructor and it is strongly recommended that they have access to their own vehicle. Start Date: June 13, 2026End Date: August 14, 2026Hours per week: 37.5Wage: $25 – $30 per hour (depending on experience) Required Certifications Current Standard First Aid & CPR C certification (needed before start date) Pleasure Craft Operators Card (needed before start date) Current CANSail Level 1 and 2 Instructor (with instructor dues paid to Sail Canada) Lifeguarding certification (would be considered an asset) Minimum Required Qualifications Previous experience coaching sailing Strong organizational and planning skills Strong leadership qualities Strong communication skills with staff and parents Previous work in a camp or teaching environment for children and youth A criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening is a condition of employment. Resume and cover letters are now being accepted. Please submit to: sailingcampyukon@gmail.com Application Deadline – January 9, 2026 The Yukon Breeze Sailing Society is a non‑profit organization with a mandate to provide Yukon residents with an opportunity to learn basic, advanced, and racing sailing skills, while promoting safe boating practices and developing a Northern sailing community. We are located on Schwatka Lake in Whitehorse, Yukon on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. #J-18808-Ljbffr