Sailing Program Instructor
Job Overview
The Saint Croix Yacht Club Sailing Association located in the U.S. Virgin Islands seeks a full-time, year-round Sailing Program Sail Master & Coach to lead and grow a sailing program serving youth and adults of all ages and skill levels. This will be a salaried exempt position.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned sailing instructor, a recent college graduate ready to step into a coaching role, or a retired professional with dinghy coaching and administrative experience who’s looking to stay actively involved in the sport.
If you or someone you know would thrive in a leadership role on the water in a beautiful island setting please share and apply today!
Key Responsibilities:
- Coach dinghy sailing for youth and adults, from beginner through advanced levels
- Plan and deliver safe, engaging, age-appropriate on-the-water and class instruction
- Ensure instruction aligns with Sailing best practices and safety standards
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the sailing program
- Support the growth and development of a year-round curriculum and seasonal programming, including after school programs, weekend classes, specialty clinics, and summer sailing programs
- Recruit, train and manage adjunct and part-time sailing instructors including performance feedback
- Work with regatta committee before/during regatta events
- Assist in maintaining the sailing fleet by inspecting boats and equipment
- Assist Fleet Captain with inventory and order replacement parts and equipment
- Identify maintenance and repair needs and report required repairs to the Fleet Captain
- Help ensure all boats and equipment are safe and program-ready
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians
- Develop partnerships with local schools, youth organizations, and community groups
- Support outreach initiatives that expand access to sailing across St. Croix
- Represent the Sailing Association at community and sailing-related events
- Other duties and responsibilities as needed
Requirements:
- Well-developed dinghy coaching experience
- Experience driving a motorboat/coach boat in a safe manner
- Proven track of coaching and instructing children and adults
- Experience managing instructors and running youth sailing programs
- Proven ability to lead a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- US Sailing Instructor Certification(s) (or ability to obtain)
- US Sailing STEM Educator Certification (or ability to obtain)
- First Aid/ CPR certification (or ability to obtain)
- Ability to work weekdays, weekends and special events as required
Salary will be commensurate with experience Email Resumes to: Info@scycsa.org
This role is perfect for motivated individuals who thrive in active environments and are committed to fostering safe, fun, and educational sailing experiences. Join us to lead our sailing program with enthusiasm, expertise, and a dedication to excellence!
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
