Sailing Instructor (Adult Lessons)

**Hiring Multiple Instructors**

The Adult Lesson Sailing Instructor plans and instructs sailing lessons for sailors aged 16 and up. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills and previous coaching experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to lesson planning, communication with program participants, set-up and take-down each evening. This position reports to the Directors of the Yukon Breeze Sailing Society.

The Adult Lesson Sailing Instructor works part-time May through August on weeknight evenings (Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays) and a few weekends throughout the summer. Schedule to be finalized with the Instructor and Board of Directors. We are looking for instructor(s) who can commit to a minimum of 2 sessions in the summer (a single session is 9 hours excluding prep time and takes place on weekday evenings or on weekends). 

Additional hours are possible:

- Adult Lesson Sailing Instructor may help with Tuesday drop-in sailing nights (3-4hrs)

- Adult Lesson Sailing Instructor may  assist with youth summer day camps on an on-call basis.

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). 

  • Start Date: May 25, 2026

  • End Date: September 11, 2026

  • 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)

  • CANSail 1&2 and/or CANSail 3&4 Instructor (Trained or Certified) and Sail Canada Instructor Registration for 2026 (would be considered an asset) 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • previous experience coaching sailing 

  • strong organizational and planning skills 

  • strong leadership qualities 

  • strong communication skills 

  • previous work teaching or instructing adults (would be considered an asset)

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, 2026