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Bow Mar Jr Sailing Instructor!
2026 Season
Love sunshine, sailboats, and seeing kids light up when they catch their first breeze? Join our Jr. Sailing team!
We’re looking for assistant head instructor(s), instructors, and unpaid interns who bring energy, positivity, and a love for the water. Our program is all about fun, confidence, teamwork, and hands-on learning, and we want role models who are excited to jump in, encourage young sailors, and help make every day on the lake a great one. If you enjoy being outside, staying active, and sharing your passion for sailing, you’ll fit right in!
Training is provided.
Position Details
Key Responsibilities for all positions:
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Teach sailing skills to children and teenagers across multiple skill levels
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Implement daily lesson plans for different age groups
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Ensure student safety at all times on and off the water
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Perform routine maintenance of boats, sailing equipment and area
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Communicate effectively with parents, students, and program staff
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Conduct pre-sailing safety briefings and equipment checks
Physical Requirements for all positions:
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Ability to lift boats and equipment (up to 50 pounds)
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Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
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Strong physical stamina
Certifications Required:
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All must be completed before class starts on June 1. You don't need them completed before you apply.
- Boating Safety Course:
We will be holding our own Boat Safety course on Sunday, May 31. Please keep this day free for this mandatory training. You can also do this online course: It's free and will take you 4-8 hours to complete.
https://www.boatus.org/colorado
- CPR and First Aid
Lots of options through the American Red Cross and American Heart Association. Just use the good ol' internet to find a class!
- US Sailing Teaching and Coaching Fundamentals
This should take 1.5-2 hours
https://www.ussailing.org/education/tcfo/
- Concussion Training through the CDC Heads Up
This should take 30 min
Assistant Head Instructor
Be the Head Instructor's right hand person. Help them teach the curriculum on and off the water, help design engaging games and lessons in alignment with the learning objectives. Have safety as your top priority.
Minimum Qualifications
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Must be at least 15 years old
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CPR and First Aid Certification
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Safe Boating Training (May 31)
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Ability to swim at Red Cross Level 5 or equivalent
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Have taken at least one summer of Advanced Sailing
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Pass background check
Preferred Qualifications:
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Current US Sailing Level I Instructor Certification
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Previous youth teaching experience
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Lifeguard certification
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Competitive sailing background
Instructor
Help teach curriculum on and off the water, keep safety a top priority and ensure kids are engaged and learning.
Minimum Qualifications
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Must be at least 15 years old
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CPR and First Aid Certification
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Safe Boating Training (May 31)
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Ability to swim at Red Cross Level 5 or equivalent
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Have taken at least one summer of Advanced Sailing
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Pass background check
Intern
This is unpaid, but don't let that deter you! Being an intern can lead to a great summer job down the line. You'll help participants stay engaged in their learning and ensure everyone is staying safe. You'll help prepare the boating area, help teach the curriculum on and off the water and you get to set your own hours!
Minimum Qualifications for Interns
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Must be at least 12 years old
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Have taken at least one summer of Advanced Sailing
Timeline
March 30
Mid to late April
June 1 - July 24
July 27 - 31
Saturday, August 1
Application deadline
You'll be notified if you got a position
The typical 8 weeks of sailing classes. Note that we are sailing the week of July 4 this year. NEW: STEM in sailing class. Friday's from 2-4pm
NEW: One week of classes that will include instructing from 9am-4:30pm. There will be a learn to sail class in the morning and a learn to race class in the afternoon.
The first-in-awhile Bow Mar Youth Regatta followed by end-of-season Awards and Party