2025 Summer CANSail Instructors 1&2, 3&4 – Nanaimo Yacht Club Sailing School
The Nanaimo Yacht Club Sailing School is seeking 4-5 trained or certified CANSail Instructors to work with our CanSail program for the 2025 Summer season (July to August). Our training fleet includes: 420s, Optimists and Lasers; in which we run a variety of courses for youth between 5 and 18 years old.
Job Overview:
The Summer CANSail Instructors will be responsible for running the Summer CanSail Youth classes.
Role and Responsibilities:
– Run a class of maximum 6 students on land and on-water
– Creating and executing appropriate lesson plans
– Ensuring the safety of all students and staff at all times
– Class and boat prep, including coach boats
Must be available for all of July and August 2025.
Qualifications:
– Minimum of CANSail 1&2, 3&4 Trained or Certified
– Pleasure Craft Operators Card – First Aid & CPR C Certification
– Coach Boat Safety course
– 1 season of coaching experience preferred but not required
– Ability to work the complete summer without time off/vacation
– Legally eligible to work in Canada
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Compensation:
- We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with experience
- Annual registration cost refunded after summer has been completed, with receipt.
- Billeting for out of town instructors
- Free parking is available onsite, and easy public transportation is available nearby.
- Cookie Day on Fridays at Newcastle Island.
Work is Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm (paid lunch), with weekends off except for 09 Aug 2025 when we host a Summer Fun Regatta from 10am to 5pm.
Please send digital resume and copies of certifications to sailtraining@nanaimoyc.ca.