Senior Instructor - Youth Dinghy Learn To Sail - Intro To Race: Pram, RS Tera, RS Quest - Park City

About Park City Sailing Association 

Park City Sailing Association (PCSA) is a vibrant, community-focused sailing program dedicated to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community of sailors in Utah. We provide enriching experiences for sailors of all ages and backgrounds through outreach, boat access, racing, social events, and educational opportunities using our well-maintained fleet and quality facilities at the stunning Jordanelle Reservoir. Nestled in Utah's mountain paradise, just a few minutes away from historic Park City old town, our programs emphasize skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun amid breathtaking scenery and year-round outdoor adventures.

PCSA boasts an active sailing community with over 600 participants and 100 vessels. Our youth sailing school serves more than 30 junior sailors, some competing in regional and national events. We're proud recipients of the 2024 US Sailing Outstanding Community Sailing Program award, the 2017 Robie Pierce Award for Adaptive Sailing. We recently hosted the 2025 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship. Join us to inspire the next generation of competitive sailors in a supportive, high-altitude environment!

Position Overview

PCSA is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Instructor to lead one of our sailing school classes, focusing on teaching learn to sail and/or intro to race in high-performance dinghies (e.g. Prams, RS Teras, RS Quest and FJs). The ideal candidate will have a proven youth sailing background, a passion for mentoring young athletes, and the skills to host positive, high-caliber sailing education with an emphasis on safety, fun, and learning. This seasonal role involves classroom, dry-land, and primarily on-the-water instruction on weekdays (all day, typically 9am-4pm), with opportunities to mentor junior coaches and contribute to program growth. The Sailing School summer session is June 7 to Aug 14.

We offer competitive compensation starting at $2,900 per month (based on experience; negotiable for exceptional candidates), plus provided employee housing near the reservoir and Park City old town. Additional perks include financial assistance for required certifications, access to our fleet for personal use, professional development opportunities, and immersion in Park City's world-class outdoor lifestyle, including hiking, mountain biking, cycling and climbing in our beautiful mountains.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead instructor for assigned youth sailing school sessions


• Plan and lead structured on-the-water instruction of basics of sailing, fundamental seamanship, boat handling, and basic racing skills


• Conduct land-based instruction on fundamental skills, sailing theory, knots, rigging, safety, and sportsmanship


• Maintain active supervision of sailors on docks and on the water while enforcing PFD compliance and safety rules at all times


• Provide progressive skill development aligned with PCSA curriculum and US Sailing Small Boat Certifications


• Assess and provide positive/constructive feedback to sailors while helping beginner sailors build confidence and comfort on the water


• Track skill progression and recommend advancement levels


• Operate safety boats in accordance with US Sailing best practices


• Report safety concerns immediately


• Mentor Junior Instructors and oversee small group sessions.


• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, inclusivity, and a safe training environment, adhering to US Sailing and SafeSport standards.


• Assist with fleet maintenance, rigging/de-rigging, and equipment care as needed while maintaining clean docks and classrooms


• Support behavioral expectations consistently and respectfully


• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions


• Document and report incidents in accordance with policy


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  Report maintenance issues promptly

  
  

Required Qualifications 

• US Sailing Small Boat Level 1 certification (or willingness to obtain with PCSA financial support).


• Prior experience teaching sailing in a junior program


• Leadership, communication, and organizational skills.


• Ability to operate coach boats safely in variable conditions


• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.


• Current First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain with PCSA financial support).


• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, comfortable swimming 200 yards and work outdoors in all weather.


• Clean background check (required for all staff).


• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.


• Authorization to work in the United States (we unfortunately cannot provide sponsorship).

Preferred Qualifications

• US Sailing Level 1 Instructor Certification


• Experience working with kids and beginner sailors

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary ($2,900 starting, negotiable based on experience).


• Provided employee housing for the duration of the position.


• Financial support for required certifications.


• Access to PCSA's fleet (including ILCAs, RS Quests, J22s) for personal sailing.


• Opportunity to work in an award-winning, inclusive program with scholarships available.


• Immersive experience in Park City's outdoor community, with proximity to world-class resorts and activities.

More information

For questions, contact Rosie Chapman at (941) 350-4776 or email us at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis—apply today to join our dynamic team!

For more about PCSA, visit sailpc.org and our Sailing School webpage.

PCSA is firmly committed to and actively supports the goal of Equal Employment Opportunity. PCSA will comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations including but not limited to the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). See our full set of employee policies and practices in our Employee Handbook.