Job detail
Sailing Instructor - Seasonal
Chicago Park District
PART_TIME
Posted 3/24/2026
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$19 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The instructor facilitates sail training for various groups, including special needs students, by implementing the sailing center's course curriculum and enforcing safety guidelines. Responsibilities also include assisting with events, maintenance, recordkeeping, and adapting programs based on participant skill levels.
Requirements summary
Candidates need college enrollment supplemented by one to two years of sailing instruction experience, plus one year working with individuals with disabilities, or an equivalent combination. A valid cpr certification is required, along with achieving specific us sailing certifications before classes commence.
professional certificateCommunication SkillsMaintenanceCurriculum ImplementationJudgmentRiggingRecordkeepingTuningSafety Guideline EnforcementSailing InstructionProgram AdaptationSailing TechniquesNavigation RulesWater Safety TechniquesRegatta AssistancePhysics Of Sailing