Sailing Instructor

_**Dalhousie Yacht Club**_

74 Lighthouse Road, St. Catharines, ON **L2N 7P5**

**Instructor: Learn to Sail Program 2024**

Dalhousie Yacht Club in St. Catharines is seeking CANSAIL certified Instructors for the DYC Learn to Sail school this summer. We are excited to be expanding our instructional program, having access to a fleet of Laser Picos, 420s, Bytes and Petrels.

To be able to teach with us you must be a registered instructor in good standing with Sail Canada.

**We offer**:

- Competitive salary and compensation
- A fun, friendly work environment
- Great location on Lake Ontario in the beach town of Port Dalhousie
- DYC shirts

**We welcome applicants who**:

- Are available to work throughout the summer (June weekends, July and August weekdays)
- Are certified CANSail Instructors (or are in process for completion before July 1, 2024)
- Are at least 16 years old, as of June 29, 2024
- Have strong programming, leadership, and organisational skills
- Enjoy working with children and youth. Previous experience working in a camp setting is an asset.;
- Hold current First Aid, CPR certification & Boat Safety certification
- Have a current Police Check - Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Hold a Pleasure Craft Operators Card and have experience driving a motorboat
- Hold a VHF ROC (M) radio license

**Responsibilities include**:

- On-water and land-based instruction and evaluation of skills as outlined in the CANsail curriculum
- Working with the instructional team to provide a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
- Responsible operation and care of sailboats, coach boats and the sail training area

(*Financial assistance to complete CANSail, and other required courses, available to selected applicants.)

**Job Type**: Seasonal

**Salary**: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- St. Catharines, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Ontario Sailing certification/working on certification. (required)

Work Location: In person