Sailing

Head of Sailing

• Manage a team of three to four sailing instructors (schedules, clocking in/out, employee evaluations)
• Organize and execute preseason sailing set up and post season close and staff training
• Establish and execute daily staff procedures, for example, rigging and de-rigging of boats
• Take ownership over the sailing program; create, teach and supervise classes on-land and on-water
• Manage, inspire and encourage staff development and growth of approximately four sailing instructors
• Implement and monitor all safety plans and policies
• Must have a safety-first mindset with strong leadership, communication and coaching skills
• Ability to provide a safe and fun environment for our Juniors and sailing instructors
• Manage CANSail certifications and provide student evaluation
• Teaching Wet Feet and CANSail 1-4
• Host and run a sailing regatta for our Junior members
• Assist with the MLA sailing regatta held at MLG&CC
• Communicate with members in a positive and friendly manner
• Communicate effectively with the Programs Manager

• 2 years experience coaching sailing
• Completion of CANSail 3&4 Instructor Course or Advanced Instructor Course or CANSail 5&6 Instructor
• PCOC - Pleasure Craft Operators Card
• Sail Canada Instructor Registration
• Current First Aid & CPR (or equivalent) certification
• Police Record Check (dated within 6 months of start date)
• Sailing and teaching experience
• Capable of teaching both practical and theoretical
• Ability to work in a team environment

• Seasonal (Mid June to end of August)
• Full time

Sailing Instructors

• To provide sailing instruction, consistent with the Ontario Sailing Association and/or Canadian Yachting Association recommendations
• Assist in the maintenance of the Club’s fleet of sail craft
• Assist the Head of Sailing with the operation of the department
• Ability to provide a safe and fun environment for our Juniors
• Create and teach lesson plans, teach Wet Feet and CANSail 1-4 and provide student evaluation
• Communicate with members in a positive and friendly manner
• Assist to run a sailing regatta for our Junior members
• Assist with the MLA sailing regatta held at MLG&CC
• Assist with weekly Family Nights

• Current C.Y.A CANSail 1&2 or 3&4 Instructor Certificate (or equivalent)
• Current PCOC - Pleasure Craft Operators Card
• Sail Canada Instructor Registration
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate
• Police Record Check (dated within 6 months of start date)
• Sailing and teaching experience
• Capable of teaching both practical and theoretical
• Ability to work in a team environment

• Seasonal (Mid June to end of August)
• Full time

If interested, please apply with a resume and letter of application to our Programs Manager, Gemma Burgie: [email protected]