Skipper & Sailing Instructor

Job Overview

Sailing Instructors/Skippers lead summer live-aboard diving, sailing and marine science programs in the Caribbean aboard 40-55 ft. catamarans and monohulls.

Skippers sail a yacht and teach basic sailing skills as they guide middle or high school students on an adventure through the Caribbean. Skippers are paired with another instructor and supervise students 24/7, facilitate group dynamics, assist students with cooking and cleaning duties, support scuba training and other program activities. Students and instructors live aboard the yacht for the duration of their program, so experience living in close quarters is a plus.

Broadreach is an IYT (International Yacht Training) partner school and offers courses from their curriculum.

Special Benefits

Paid position with food and accommodations included.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Licensed US Coast Guard Captain, Yachtmaster or equivalent experience.
• Comfort operating a yacht over 40 feet, including standard operations, and anchoring/mooring in tight anchorages.
• Understanding of basic yacht and diesel engine maintenance.
• Experience in multi-day sailing trips/deliveries/chartering.
• Passion for mentoring and motivating students.
• Previous experience working with teens and young adults preferred, especially in a summer camp/ 24/7 setting.
• Able to participate in outdoor adventure activities such as hiking, snorkeling and community service activities.
• Great communication skills and a professional demeanor to serve as a Broadreach ambassador.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, able to work without direct supervision and adaptable to often changing, dynamic environments.
• Must be able to attend staff training in St. Martin in early June.
• Availability from late May to late August is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching sailing to youth is preferred.
• Comfortable living and working in a group environment with more rustic living conditions. E.g. camp, hostel, liveaboard boat.
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification or higher is preferred.