Windsport Instructor

**Position**:Windsport Instructor

**Location**:Windsure Adventure Watersports at Jericho Beach, Vancouver BC

**Duration**:June 16th 2025 - September 2, 2025

**Hours**: Part Time 15-40 hours per week: Rotating Schedule, 9am-5pm

**Compensation**:$21/hour

**Application Deadline**: January 19th, 2025 for first round.

**Who we are**:
Established in 1977, Windsure is a family-run watersports business, located at beautiful Jericho Beach in West Point Grey, Vancouver. Today, we work to share our love of three quintessential Vancouver watersports: Windsurfing, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, and Skimboarding.

Regardless of experience, age, ability, or learning goals, Windsure has a program designed for anyone looking to get out on the water. Through rentals, lessons, group programs, and youth camps, the team at Windsure is dedicated to creating an experience for as many watersport-seekers as possible We are proud to be a part of the Vancouver watersports community and we hope to continue to help it grow by sharing our love of the water with our fellow Vancouverites and visitors alike. Join our tight-knit team of passionate, active people in one of the most beautiful work environments that our planet has to offer.

Our values of _Community_, _Sustainability_, _Activity _and _Safety _drive all that we do. What do these values mean to you?

**What you’ll do**:
Some examples of the daily tasks of a Windsport Instructor
- Teach windsurfing/wingsurfing lessons including: preparation of equipment, basic wind geometry, dryland simulator, wetsuit & life jacket fitting, learning debrief, continued learning options
- Implement Discover Windsurfing I & II, Discover Wingsurfing, summer camp and special workshops class lesson plans/curriculum, tailor private lessons according to guest interest
- Teach and mentor other instructors, service staff on windsurfing skills and knowledge
- Implementation of windsurfing curriculum for all levels of windsurfing instruction.
- Possess knowledge of windsurfing/wingsurfing equipment and parts from all major brands.

**You’re a good fit if you**:

- Love being outside and active, especially on the water
- Are proficient in one or more of our watersports (the more, the better)
- Know how to create memorable customer and learning experience
- Have an understanding and/or curiosity of race, gender, BIPOC, LGBTQ2SIA+ and climate justice issues and are committed to creating safe community spaces

**What we’re looking for**:

- Knowledge and appreciation of windsurfing/wingsurfing
- Windsurfing/wingsurfing teaching experience
- Able to lift and carry minimum 50 lbs
- Fluent spoken English
- Pleasure Craft Operating Card (PCOC) or willingness to get it
- Valid First Aid Training
- Valid Criminal Record Check or willingness to get one
- Able to work in Canada
- Shortboard, racing, high wind, freestyle and foiling (teaching) experience are bonuses

**Additional Role Information & Benefits**:

- Access to free equipment rentals and lessons in non-peak times
- 50% off rentals and 25% lessons to share with your friends and family anytime
- Reciprocal agreements to access other watersport equipment and lessons
- Paid applicable sport training and certifications

**Application Process**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Tips

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-19
Expected start date: 2025-06-16