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Lead Instructor- Youth Learn to Sail Program

Northwest Maritime

Port Townsend, WA, USA

USD 21-22 / hour

Posted on Jan 14, 2026

     
  Position: Lead Instructor- Youth Learn to Sail Program  
     Location:   Port Townsend, WA
  
  
  Job Id: 180  
  # of Openings: 1  
    
  JOB DESCRIPTION: Lead Instructor - Youth Learn to Sail Program
 
 Spend your summer months as a Learn to Sail Lead Instructor, teaching youth to sail on a fleet of Optis, 420s, and FJs. You will teach 8 to 18-year-old students from beginner to advanced level sailing, communicate with parents, and uphold all NWM safety policies and procedures. 
 
 The Learn to Sail Lead Instructor is responsible for managing the program under the guidance of the Summer Program Coordinator. You will teach classes, manage Assistant Instructors, communicate with parents, and uphold all NWM safety policies and procedures. The Learn to Sail Lead Instructor is expected to be a strong leader and an outstanding role model for both the Assistant Instructors and the participants.
 
 We love working with team members who:
Have a proactive work ethic– willing to jump in and help in any aspect of programming when necessary
Love to create a fun, inclusive, and safe atmosphere for learning
Communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and are flexible in dynamic situations
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop daily lesson plans in keeping with the class content as presented in the program description, including facilitating a shore-side program in inclement weather
Ensure that all boats and safety equipment are prepared for each day of programming, in cooperation with the Programs Operations Coordinator and the Summer Program Coordinator
Complete and follow all required and necessary daily paperwork and related guidelines, i.e., lesson plans, incident reports (as needed), class actuals, maintenance/equipment log
Participation in pre-season setup and postseason teardown of the program
Participation in the Staff Orientation - date to be determined
Other duties as assigned by the Summer Program Coordinator
 GENERAL OPERATIONS
 
 While this position’s primary focus is sailing instruction, the Learn to Sail Lead Instructor works as part of the entire NWM team, ensuring smooth operations. As a growing non-profit, we all pitch in for the heavy lifting, whether it's participating in all-hands projects and events, assisting visitors, or occasionally doing some literal heavy lifting.
 
 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
3 + years of experience teaching or participating in a sail training environment
Current US Sailing Level 1 or 2 Small boat Instructor 
Experience in boat handling: small row boats, sailboats, and inflatables
Good understanding of the Racing Rules of Sailing
Current First Aid/CPR certification or training plan
CDC “Heads Up” online concussion training or training plan
Knowledge of safe boating practices with considerable sailing experience
Work offers are contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check 
APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the online application
WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE
Position will require onsite work
NWM main offices are located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368
Position is seasonal, June 25 to August 28, 2026, up to 40 hours/week
Reports to: Waterfront Programs Manager
WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS
$21-22 per hour, non-exempt 
Paid time off: accrues 1 hour of sick time for every 25 hours worked
Employee discounts
 Additional benefits:  Subsidized housing (you pay $300/month in rent). *Housing option includes a bed in a shared room in the crew house in Port Townsend. There is a shared kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and laundry facilities
 NWM is committed to equal employment opportunity, striving towards being an antiracist and inclusive organization. We value the diversity of our staff and the communities that we serve, which includes a spectrum of racial, cultural, religious, sexual and gender identities, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people who have not seen themselves represented in the industry.
 

 
  Pay Range: $21 - $22 per hour  
  Apply for this Position 
  
 
 

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