Join us for the summer of 2026!
The Miles River Yacht Club is hiring several Opti and 420 racing coaches for the 2026 summer season. The positions offer several opportunities: lead a team of racing students, work with a great group of coworkers, enjoy the summer in St. Michaels, and try out our region's sailing experiences (racing Log Canoes and an active Star class).
Our sailing school has approximately 15 instructors teaching classes ranging from introductory boating to our racing teams in Optis and 420s. Our students have numerous opportunities to explore sailing in a fun and engaging camp environment. Instructors work together to foster a love of sailing and encourage those who want to compete.
Our Racing Team participates in 10 regattas over the summer, and each racing coach travels with the team to coach on the water. Not all weeks require 40 hours, but some will require more. There is only one regatta on a weekend, so weekends are mostly free. Team sizes vary as summer progresses, but racing coaches can expect to coach 4-10 students and one assistant.
The ideal candidate would be:
- US SAILING Small Boat Sailing Level 3 Coach certified (or equivalent)
- Experienced in instructing juniors in a sailing program
- Experienced racing in Optis, Lasers, or 420s
- Experienced in racing on a high school or college team
- Committed to teaching juniors to enjoy sailing
- Enjoys working with other instructors to increase their skills
- Excited to join an established program with a small, dedicated group of racers!
On June 8th, instructor training starts, and students arrive on June 15th. We can provide housing for up to 4 instructors. We hire international coaches (Argentina, Ireland, and Denmark are common countries), and we can help with travel and visas.
If interested, please send your resume and any questions to:
Marshall Patterson
marshall.patterson@gmail.com