Assistant Sailing Instructor

Summary:

Under supervision of the Sailing School Manager, this position entails helping the instructors teach, according to the Sail Canada standards. This involves working hand in hand with the Watersports and Education Administrator, other Instructors and Volunteers to run a safe and fun Sailing Program at the Kelowna Yacht Club. Our ideal candidate is a good team player and able to collaborate with follow instructors but is also capable of working independently running their own lessons. If you think you are the right fit for our team, please see information below!

Responsibilities:

• Assist the instructors by helping the kids learn how to sail, paddle board and kayak
• Help the instructors to plan the lessons and give out certificates (Wet Feet, CANSail, Go! Day Camps, Group and Private Lessons)
• Ensure coach boats and safety equipment are prepared every morning
• Welcome students every Monday morning, assist in taking attendance
• Maintenance and repairs of all equipment throughout the summer

Pre-requisites:

• Be age 15 years or older
• Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card
• Coach boat safety certification
• First Aid Certificate (Minimum Emergency Level ‘’C’’ with CPR)
• Signed Sail Canada Coach Code of Conduct
• VHF Maritime Radio certificate an asset

Your Contributions:

• Be a team player and hard worker
• Be open to learning and growing your skills
• Demonstrate characteristics and motivations worthy of being a Sail Canada and KYC Representative
• Demonstrate a willingness to support the goals of Sail Canada and KYC programs
• Provide a safe and fun environment on land and on the water
• Have a positive attitude

_ *The Kelowna Yacht Club may be able to assist you in attainment of these qualifications prior to the start of the season. Candidates with racing experience and a working knowledge of CHECKLICK web-based software, will be given special consideration.*_

Schedule: Seasonal (July-August, Full Time) - Possible additional work on evenings and weekends and spring/fall with private lessons, sailing team and rentals

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries, performance bonuses and paid orientation sessions
• Opportunities to participate in racing, private lessons, race committee, After School Sailing, regattas, keel boat sailing and adult sailing programs to earn additional remuneration
• Uniforms
• Free use of Paddleboards and Kayaks
• Discounted Meals, Merch and Boat Rentals
• Coaching development opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

• Coach Boat Safety Certification (required)
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-01