Sailing Instructor

Hudson River Community Sailing is looking for a sailing instructor to teach on J/24 and J/80 keelboats in New York Harbor, sailing out of Pier 66 and Dyckman Street Marina. The harbour is an active working waterfront with ferries, barges and strong tidal currents. Hours range from 5 to 40 a week depending on season, availability and position.

The role:

• Teach youth sailing in the after school programme (April to June and September to November), covering the maths and science behind sailing
• Run the five-day summer sailing camp with STEM elements in July and August
• Deliver adult lessons, excursions and corporate or group events through spring, summer and autumn
• Assess the risks of each activity and adjust programming as needed
• Run activities in line with programme policies, procedures and practices
• Work weekdays, weekends and evenings when necessary

What's on offer:

• $24-$32 an hour, depending on experience
• Paid mandatory training
• Support from the organisation for qualified candidates to gain the instructor certification before the start date

• Proficient sailor
• Experience teaching on keelboats in active waterways
• Experience teaching, leading or counselling
• Availability for evenings and weekends when necessary
• First Aid and CPR certification
• US Coast Guard licence or US Sailing Basic Keelboat Instructor certification (or the ability to attain it before the start date)