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The Squamish Yacht club is seeking a certified Head Sailing instructor to run the SYC Learn to Sail program this summer and offers:

- Moorage for the summer if you have a boat that you want to live on.
- A room in a club member home paid for by the Squamish Yacht Club if you need accommodation.
- The opportunity to take on a role that looks great on a resume.
- Financial assistance to complete CANsail and other required courses that may be available.

**Job Overview**
- Our primary program is a summer sailing camp that runs Monday to Friday in July and August. For 2025 we are running a simplified sailing camp consisting of one group at a time of 12 participants and one or two Jr Instructors. Leading this camp will be the head instructor’s primary task. Over 8 weeks there will be 4 weeks of an introduction to sailing for ages 7 to 11 and 4 weeks of a learn to sail program for ages 10 to 16. It is very windy in Squamish so it's sailing in the morning and games and or kayaking in the afternoon.
- There will also be a drop in sailing one evening each week for youth who are keen and club members. This can be delegated to a Jr Instructor. We have a few Jr Instructors that have come up through our program and are 15 to 18 years old.
- We will also offer adult lessons one maybe two nights each week. It is not clear if this will be a task for the head instructor TBD.

**Responsibilities**
- On water and land-based instructions and evaluation of skills as outlined in the CANsail curriculum.
- Leadership and support of the instructional team to provide a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Ongoing effective communication with parents and participants.
- Working with and receiving support from the SYC learn to sail committee.
- Responsible operation and care of sailboats, coach boats, and the sail training area.
- Administrative duties and pay will be available for those with the ability to do so.

**Required Qualifications**
- Certified CANsail instructor qualifications.
- Membership in good standing with Sail Canada.
- Availability to work through the summer. Monday to Friday July and August.
- Previous coaching experience, preferably in a lead role.
- Strong leadership, organizational, sail programming and planning skills.
- Strong communication and team relationship skills.
- Previous experience working with children and youth.
- Current First aid, CPR certification and boat safety certification.
- A current police check for vulnerable sector screening.
- A pleasure craft operators’ card with experience driving coach boats.

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-31
Expected start date: 2025-06-30