Fall Sailing Coach – Balboa Yacht Club
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Program Dates: Fall 2026
Schedule: Sundays from 10am - 3pm: First block: October 4, 11, 18, 25 | Second Block November 1, 8, 15, 22
The Balboa Yacht Club Sailing Program is seeking enthusiastic, energetic, and responsible sailing coaches to join our team for Fall 2026! We have openings for coaches who will work across our Learn to Sail levels1 to 3. If you're passionate about sailing, enjoy working with kids, and want to spend time on the water, this is the job for you.
About the Programs
Learn to Sail (Ages 7–13)
This program introduces young sailors to the fundamentals of sailing and introduction to racing through a high quality and tailored program focused on progression, love of the sport, fun, games, and on-the-water adventures.
As a quick overview of our Learn to Sail progression:
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Sea Urchins (Ages 6–7) – Introduction to sailing and seamanship.
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Level 1 (Ages 8–10) – Sailing fundamentals, boat handling, and basic maneuvers. Sailors sail with a partner.
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Level 2 – Solo sailing, upwind sailing, mastery of all points of sail, course sailing.
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Level 3 – Race focused sailing including starts, courses, and introduction to race strategy & tactics.
What We're Looking For
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Sailing background
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Energy and a passion for teaching
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Ability to work collaboratively with other coaches and staff
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Preferred qualification: Prior coaching or instructional experience with kids, especially ages 5–14
Why Join Us?
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Get paid to be on the water in beautiful Newport Beach
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Work in a supportive, tight-knit coaching team and Junior Program lead by high performance and olympic coaches
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Gain valuable teaching and leadership experience
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Inspire the next generation of sailors
To Apply:
Please fill out the attached form and upload your resume. Applications accepted until positions are filled.