Part-Time Adult, Outreach, and Adaptive Sailing Instructor (J/22, RS Quest) - Park City, UT
Park City Sailing Association·Heber, Utah
Park City Sailing Association·Heber, Utah
The instructor will lead and facilitate adult sailing classes, private lessons, and outreach groups using J/22 keelboats and RS Quest dinghies, emphasizing safety, fun, and skill development on the water and land. Responsibilities also include running adaptive sailing lessons, coaching intro to racing, and assisting with fleet maintenance and safety boat operation.
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 in advanced programs, while our Guppy program introduces the youngest learners (ages 5–7) to the joys of sailing.
We're proud recipients of the 2024 US Sailing Outstanding Community Sailing Program award, the 2017 Robie Pierce Award for Adaptive Sailing, and we hosted the 2025 U.S.
Adult Sailing Championship.
Join us to spark confidence and a lifelong love of the water in young children in a supportive, high-altitude environment!
PCSA is seeking enthusiastic and experienced sailing instructors to lead and facilitate adult sailing classes, private lessons and visiting groups in keelboats (J/22) and dinghies (RS Quest).
The ideal candidates will have proven sailing experience, a passion for teaching, and the skills to host positive, high-caliber sailing education with an emphasis on safety, fun, and learning.
This seasonal part-time role involves primarily on-the-water instruction (with some classroom, dry-land) on weekdays, and evenings on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with opportunities to coach intro to racing for adults.
The role also includes running classes for visiting camps, corporate groups and adaptive sailing lessons and events.
The sailing season dates are May 18th - September 30th.
This is a part-time, hourly position, based on demand, that can be fairly flexible.
Additional hourly work opportunities may include working in Race Committee management, assisting in rigging and maintenance projects, and offering launch service and support to Access members.
Ideal candidates for this position come from many walks of life (members, former students, sailing instructiors, to lifelong sailing experts).
Living close to the Jordanelle is advantageous.
We offer competitive compensation starting at $19 per hour (based on experience; negotiable for exceptional candidates). Additional perks include financial assistance for required certifications, access to our fleet for personal use, as well as professional development opportunities.
For questions, contact Scott VerMerris at (216) 401-2351 or email us at operations@sailpc.org [sailingschool@sailpc.org]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis—apply today to join our dynamic team!
For more about PCSA, visit sailpc.org [https://sailpc.org/] and our Adult Programs web page [https://sailpc.org/programs].
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 [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58ee53d8e6f2e13065c12884/t/696f84ffe19be84ed5dc8f33/1768916223663/2025-01-20_SailPC_employee_handbook.pdf].
Candidates must demonstrate proven sailing experience and the ability to teach adult and/or adaptive sailing classes, possessing strong leadership and communication skills. Required qualifications include the ability to safely operate small powerboats, current First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain), a clean background check, and physical ability to lift 50 lbs.
Market context
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