The Duxbury Yacht Club is seeking an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Senior Instructor to support our 2025 summer sailing season.
With a great 2024 season under our belt, we are excited for our growing program and are looking for an instructor who is passionate about sailing and willing to go the extra mile to support our developing sailors.
The Duxbury Yacht Club (https://www.duxburyyachtclub.org/) is located in the historic seaside community of Duxbury, Massachusetts. An hour south of Boston and close to Cape Cod, Duxbury is home to a beautiful tidal bay.
With over 50 sailors, the junior sailing program teaches sailors from ages 6-16 in all aspects of seamanship and sportsmanship with classes ranging from young sailors to competitive racing and travel to local and regional events. Our fleet includes Optis and prams, 420s, O'pen Bics, Hartleys and Sandpipers (Marshall 15s). Our 8-week program runs from mid-June to mid-August.
The ideal candidate is a flexible and student centered teacher and coach. The individual is an experienced sailor, as well as a capable, and safety conscious leader who will organize and support multiple classes with students at varying skill sets. We are looking for an someone with a fun and creative mindset, and experience teaching and working with students ages 6-16. The Senior Instructor will work with the director and other instructors to ensure that classes are enjoyable, safe and focused on enhancing the sailing experience for all levels. The candidate should have experience rigging and maintaining boats, driving coach and motor boats,
Candidates are required to hold a minimum US Sailing Level 1 certification (or equivalent) and a valid CPR/First Aid certification prior to employment.
Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
Please submit cover letter and resume to Jared Collingwood, DYC Jr. Sailing Program Director at jcollingwood@duxburyyachtclub.org