Sailing Camp Instructor - CANSail Qualified

The Sailing Instructor position manages day-to-day operations of our youth summer sailing camp. The Sailing Instructor is someone with strong leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills and previous coaching experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising and mentoring a summer camp assistant, lesson planning, ensuring a fun and safe environment for sailors/campers and teaching sailing basics to children and youth aged 8-14. This position reports to the Directors of the Yukon Breeze Sailing Society.

There is no public transportation to Schwatka Lake. A requirement of employment is transportation to and from work (our location is approximately a 15 minute bike ride or 6 minute drive from downtown Whitehorse).

Assistance with flight costs and finding housing in territory is available for out-of territory applicants. Transportation once here is the responsibility of the instructor and it is strongly recommended that they have access to their own vehicle.

• Start Date: June 16, 2025

• End Date: August 15, 2025

Hours per week: 37.5

Wage: $25 - $30 per hour (depending on experience)

Required Certifications:

• Current Standard First Aid & CPR C certification (needed before start date)

• Pleasure Craft Operators Card (needed before start date)

• Current CANSail Level 1 and 2 Instructor (with instructor dues paid to Sail Canada)

• Lifeguarding certification (would be considered an asset)

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• previous experience coaching sailing

• strong organizational and planning skills

• strong leadership qualities

• strong communication skills with staff and parents

• previous work in a camp or teaching environment for children and youth

A criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening is a condition of employment.

Resume and cover letters are now being accepted. Please submit to: sailingcampyukon@gmail.com

Application Deadline - January 31, 2025