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APPLY TO 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.

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OUR PEDAGOGY

We believe 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.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

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OPTI RACING

We are seeking a coach for our Opti Racing Team. The team will be traveling all around the Chesapeake Bay region. Pay is based on experience, both in familiarity with Optis and/or ability to teach sailing. Pay is hourly with approved overtime. 

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JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR

A junior instructor is someone under 18 years old, can be part-time. 

APPLY BY EMAILING OUR EDUCATION DIRECTOR, HEIDI BAY, AT EDUCATION@WESTRIVERSC.COM
Please use the email subject "Work at WRSC"

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work as team supervising our growing program and our fleet of 18 Optis, 6 C420s,12 Z420s, 6 Opti Prams, and 4 Lasers.,

  • Safely operate club equipment and maintain it (by communicating breakdowns to our support boat team)

  • Safety supervision and instruction of our sailing program.

  • Engaging and being a part of our sailing community.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Ideal candidates would hold a US Sailing Level 1 Instructor 

  • First Aid and CPR Required

  • Lifeguard Certification a plus

  • 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

  • Full and Part Time positions available

JOB BENEFITS

  • Instructors are given access to club owned Lasers, 420s Albacores, and Flying Scots 

  • Level 1 and CPR reimbursement

  • A low-stress/traffic river

  • Engaging and being a part of our sailing community.

  • Hourly wage and paid overtime

  • Options for additional work through our High School, Adult, and Fall/Spring Programs

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Housing can be arranged.

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Pay is dependent on experience, current certifications, qualifications, desire to teach, and commitment.

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