Work at wrsc!
The West River Sailing Club, located in Galesville, Maryland on the beautiful and peaceful West River, is looking for qualified Sailing Instructors to join our team. We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to share your skill and love of sailing with future sailors ranging from ages 4 ½ - 18 in our Junior Summer and High School Programs, plus we also run an adult sailing school for those of all ages over 18. We are a fast-growing program and looking for a few good instructors to join our team.
We believe that sailing can be taught universally and holistically — meaning that there is more to being a good sailor than just winning races. We teach our kids how to read their sails, feel the boat, know how to take care of a boat, seamanship, all of it. Our goal is to instill a love of sailing that lasts a lifetime, which means we must teach our kids to be well-rounded sailors and people.
If this is you, we want to talk!
ABOUT THE JOB
BENEFITS
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Instructors are given access to club owned Lasers, 420s, 29ers, Albacores, and Flying Scots.
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Level 1 and CPR reimbursement.
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A low-stress and low-traffic river that makes the job fun.
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Hourly wage and paid overtime
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Options for additional work through our High School, Adult, and Fall/Spring Programs
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Housing can be arranged for the right candidates
Pay is dependent on experience, current certifications, qualifications, desire to teach, and commitment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Work as team supervising our growing program and our fleet of 18 Optis, 6 C420s,12 Z420s, 2 29ers, 6 Opti Prams, and 7 ILCAs
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Safely operate club equipment and maintain it (by communicating breakdowns to our support boat team)
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Safety supervision and instruction of our sailing program.
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Engage in and be a part of our sailing community.
REQUIREMENTS
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Ideal candidates would hold a US Sailing Level 1 Instructor
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First Aid and CPR
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Lifeguard Certification a plus
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Would like a full summer session commitment but also understand that we are all sailors and can work with you and your regatta schedule or other commitments
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Full and Part Time positions available
POSITIONS
420 RACE COACH
We are seeking a dedicated 420 Race Coach to join our team. This role involves traveling with our team to all events, ensuring that our sailors receive top-notch coaching and support throughout the season.
In addition to 420 expertise, experience with ILCAs and/or 29ers is highly desirable.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in competitive sailing, excellent communication skills, and a passion for developing young sailors. Responsibilities include planning and running practices, and providing on-the-water coaching during regattas. If you have a love for sailing and a desire to help our team achieve their best, we would love to hear from you!
SUMMER INSTRUCTOR
We are seeking additional Summer Instructors for 2025.
To apply, email the Director of Education, Heidi Bay at
education@ westriversc.com