Head Instructor 2027 Season

National Yacht Club’s Sailing & Racing School is now hiring for the 2027 season! Our sailing

school has been teaching sailing on Lake Ontario for over 70 years, with a history of

producing high performance racers and life-long sailors.

We are located on the Western Gap of the Toronto Harbour with a protected mooring

basin, quick access to open lake sailing and a short sail to the beaches of Toronto Islands

and Toronto’s Inner Harbour. We have a well-maintained fleet of SailCube, World Wide

Pram, Optimist, RS Quest and C420 dinghies and inflatable ribs for optimal on-water

coaching. Our program includes CANSail levels 1 through 6, with an Optimist and C420

Race Team.

National is seeking a Head Instructor who has previous coaching experience and strong

leadership and interpersonal skills. We are looking for an individual who is responsible,

self-motivated and enthusiastic about continuing NYC’s legacy of quality programming.

Our ideal candidate is highly organized, a good motivator, an excellent communicator and

dedicated to providing safe, fun and quality sailing instruction. If you think you are the

right fit for our team, please see information below!

We Offer:

• Competitive salary ($25-$30/hr), free lunches, reimbursement of CANSail Annual Fees

• Fun, friendly work environment

• Quality Equipment – well maintained fleet of Optimists, SailCubes, World Wide Prams,

RS Quests and C420s, plus inflatable coach boats for all instructors

• Great Location – close to local parks and beaches, camaraderie with other sailing

programs and sailing outside Toronto’s Inner Harbour

• Accessible by bike paths, TTC, and Gardiner Expressway – free onsite parking

Responsibilities:

• Full-time June through August, Monday to Friday

• Management and mentorship of the instructional team
• Communications with participants parents, via email and social media
• Sailboat and coach boat fleet organization and minor maintenance and reporting
• Assist with CANSail instruction at multiple levels
• Assist with administration of the program, including CANSail evaluations and

registration

• Work with Programs & Marketing Manager and S&RS Committee Members

Our Ideal Candidate will have the following Qualities and Qualifications:

• Completed CANSail 3&4 or Advanced Instructor Course or CANSail 5&6 Instructor

(Trained or Certified) and/or CANSail Program Manager Module

• Sail Canada Instructor Registration for 2027
• Some Racing Experience Recommended
• ROC(M) - VHF Radio Operators Certificate *
• Toronto Port Authority Operators Permit (Toronto Harbour Licence) *

How to Apply:

We are filling a vacancy in this role and Resume and Cover Letters are now being

accepted. Please submit to:

Amelia Leeksma

Programs & Marketing Manager

programs@thenyc.com

*Courses are available through National Yacht Club prior to season

disabilities. We will work with you to accommodate your needs in line with the goals of the Accessibility for

Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation through

the application or interview processes, or any stage of the recruitment process, please contact National Yacht

Club directly at 416-260-8686 or manager@thenyc.com.