Harraseeket Yacht Club (HYC) is looking for motivated and enthusiastic instructors of all levels including 420 and Opti Race coaches for the upcoming 2025 Summer Sailing Season. HYC is located in South Freeport ME and our learn to sail and racing program serves approximately 140 sailors. We primarily teach on 420s and Opti’s, but also have Sonars that can be used by any class.
Classes run from June 23 to August 15, 2025. All positions run Mon-Fri from June 13 – August 17, 2025. We know that school schedules vary and can discuss necessary accommodations.
Responsibilities include preparation of daily lesson plans for classroom and on-the-water instruction, per guidelines of the Sailing Program Director. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills to work with students, parents, and Club members. They are responsible for supporting a program of safe sailing, hands-on instruction, and fun. Salaries are competitive. We will endeavor to locate housing for instructors who are not from the area.
Our instructors teach sailors from ages 6-15, who learn in a group setting, using Opti’s, 420s, and Sonars.
Our 420 and Opti Race Coaches are responsible for our 420 and Opti Race Teams, where sailors generally aged 10-17, race as a team and compete at regattas in Maine and Massachusetts. It is preferred that Race Coaches have US Sailings Small Boat Level 2 Instructor/Coach Certification.
Certification Requirements:
Coaches and Senior instructors must possess current US Sailing Level One certification. All instructors must have current First-Aid, CPR, AED, and NASBLA certification and be proficient in chase boat operation.
HYC will cover/reimburse fees for Level 1 and Level 2 certification upon successful completion of the season.
Send a resume, brief bio, cover letter to the Youth Sailing Program Director, Nathan Selian Please also provide the names and contact information for at least two references.
Harraseeket Yacht Club in South Freeport, ME seeks Junior Sailing instructors to join our 2025 Youth Sailing Program (YSP) summer staff. We are looking for enthusiastic instructors who want to share their love of sailing with children ages 8-15 on our fleet of Opti’s, 420s, and Sonars. Classes run from June 23rd to August 15th. Staff positions from June 13 – August 17, 2025, and are generally Monday to Friday. JIs generally assist with our morning classes. We know that school schedules vary and can discuss necessary accommodations.
Responsibilities include:
The successful applicant will:
Send application with contact info for two references, a brief biography, resume and cover letter that addresses the following questions to Nathan Selian, Program Director: