Sailing Instructor

2026 Corinthian Yacht Club Junior Sailing Instructor Position Description Position Title: Sailing Instructor Job Start Date: 6/20/2026 Job End Date: 8/16/2026 Salary Range $20 - $24 per hour, Depending on experience Benefits Housing is available if needed for instructors who live more than 20 miles from Marblehead, MA; J1 visa sponsorship is available; Help with obtaining your US Sailing Level 1 certification before the program begins if you do not already hold one; US Sailing Level 1-related educational expense reimbursement-50% reimbursed at the successful conclusion of your first year with the CYC, with the remainder reimbursed at the successful conclusion of your second year; and Daily staff meals. Position Description The Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) in Marblehead, Massachusetts is looking for Junior Sailing Instructors to join our team this summer! Instructors will be part of our growing junior sailing program and teach sailing lessons Monday through Friday from 6/20/26-8/16/26, as well as at least three Sunday mornings to support the CYC's Family Sailing program and opportunities to support additional CYC racing and recreational events. Attached to your application, please include an up-to-date and complete resume that includes details on your educational and professional achievements, as well as a sailing-specific resume. As a CYC Junior Sailing Instructor, you will: Possess an active US Sailing Level 1 certification and all related qualifications, or similar certifications from your home country, as well as a US SafeSport Training certification and a State of Massachusetts Safe Boating License. Proof of qualifications must be provided at least two weeks before the program begins on June 20, 2026. Share your passion for sailing with young sailors on the water and through land-based teaching. Our program includes mostly new and intermediate level sailors, with a handful of sailors beginning to race in local events. Develop daily and weekly lesson plans in partnership with other staff and the Junior Sailing Program Directors, including land-based drills and on-the-water activities. Assist in the maintenance of CYC Prams, Optimist Dinghies and Sonars. Ensure sailors and staff enjoy a safe, fun environment every day, ensuring our sailors know the guidelines and follow them. That starts with instructors modeling safe behavior on land, on the CYC docks, in our sailboats and in our coach boats. Have numerous opportunities to improve your own sailing skills outside of the junior sailing program, whether on CYC-owned Sonars or sailing with CYC Members in both one design and PHRF Fleets. Documents to Require Uploading When Applying Professional resume including past employment information, educational attainment levels, etc. Sailing-specific resume that includes detailed sailing industry employment history, sailing achievements, certifications, etc. A copy of your active US Sailing Level 1 certification OR documentation that you are registered for your US Sailing Level 1 in-person course. What Happens Next? Once you apply, we will be in touch to schedule a 30-minute introductory video call so we can get to know you. And you can get to know us. We look forward to meeting you! An Equal Opportunity Employer We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.