Sailing Instructor
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Charles River Recreation Inc - Paddle Boston
Stoneham, MA, US
Summary
Lead small classes and private sailing lessons for kids and adults using Cape Cod Mercury 14 sailboats and RS Cats. Create a fun, safe, and engaging environment for all visitors at the Spot Pond location.
Job Description
Now Hiring: Sailing Instructor – Paddle Boston (Spot Pond)
Come join our team if you love being outdoors and want to share your passion for the water with others!
Paddle Boston offers a relaxed outdoor work environment with competitive pay and benefits. We are currently looking for a dynamic and engaging Sailing Instructor to lead small classes and private lessons at our Spot Pond location. Beyond the summer season, this role offers the potential for year-round employment opportunities in concert with Weston Ski Track and Community Skating @ Kendall Square.
What You'll Be Doing
- Teaching diverse groups of kids and adults the fundamentals of sailing.
- Leading instruction in our fleet of Cape Cod Mercury 14 sailboats, as well as one RS Cat.
- Creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment for all our visitors.
What We're Looking For
- Required: Solid sailing experience and some weekend availability.
- Required: A friendly, outgoing, dynamic, and engaging personality.
- Reliability: Lessons are scheduled through the summer and fall so reliability and communication is a must!
- Desirable: Experience working with kids or a background in other paddle sports (kayaking, canoeing).
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Desirable: Instructor certifications, CPR/First Aid, and MA Boating Safety Course (or NASBLA Certificate). Note: Training is available for the right candidate!
Compensation & Perks
- Pay Rate: $25–$30/hour + tips (based on experience).
- Flexible Schedules: Opportunities for both full-time and part-time work are available.
- More Hours Available: Need a steadier schedule? We can offer additional hours working as a dock hand or site supervisor through the summer and into the fall.
- Free use of our boats: staff enjoy the perks of free paddling and use of the sailboats (subject to availability).
- Start Date: As soon as possible!
Charles River Canoe & Kayak specializes in canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard rentals at five locations: in Boston (Allston/Brighton), Cambridge (Kendall Square), Newton (on Comm. Ave/Auburndale), in Nahanton Park, and Natick (in Lake Cochituate State Park). All have stable single kayaks, fun double kayaks, family-friendly canoes, and exciting stand-up paddleboards. We offer group and corporate outings, birthday parties, ten-person canoes, and much more! We also offer amazing guided tours like our Skyline & SunsetTours from Kendall Square, our Boston Harbor Tours from Kendall Square, our Barbeque Kayak Tours from Kendall Square and Allston/Brighton, and our Moonlight Canoe Tours from Newton/Auburndale. We also have a full-service Paddling Store in Newton/Auburndale and a Paddling School that offers classes and sea kayaking trips.
Weston Ski Track is a cross-country ski and snowshoeing center located on the Leo J. Martin Golf Course, with natural snow, we groom 15km of trails. Snowmaking on our 2km lighted loop provides consistent snow conditions and reliable night skiing even when your lawn is green. We also host the Bill Koch league and many High School ski teams. Drop in for a beginner lesson and then warm up in our snack bar.
Kendall Square Community Ice Skating offers ice skating on a refrigerated and Zamboni-maintained surface, skate rentals, lessons, and a snack bar to warm any cold feet at the end of your skate. We’re T accessible via the Red Line (Kendall/MIT)!
Founded
1973
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Spectator Sports
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Waltham, MA
Charles River Canoe & Kayak specializes in canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard rentals at five locations: in Boston (Allston/Brighton), Cambridge (Kendall Square), Newton (on Comm. Ave/Auburndale), in Nahanton Park, and Natick (in Lake Cochituate State Park). All have stable single kayaks, fun double kayaks, family-friendly canoes, and exciting stand-up paddleboards. We offer group and corporate outings, birthday parties, ten-person canoes, and much more! We also offer amazing guided tours like our Skyline & SunsetTours from Kendall Square, our Boston Harbor Tours from Kendall Square, our Barbeque Kayak Tours from Kendall Square and Allston/Brighton, and our Moonlight Canoe Tours from Newton/Auburndale. We also have a full-service Paddling Store in Newton/Auburndale and a Paddling School that offers classes and sea kayaking trips.
Weston Ski Track is a cross-country ski and snowshoeing center located on the Leo J. Martin Golf Course, with natural snow, we groom 15km of trails. Snowmaking on our 2km lighted loop provides consistent snow conditions and reliable night skiing even when your lawn is green. We also host the Bill Koch league and many High School ski teams. Drop in for a beginner lesson and then warm up in our snack bar.
Kendall Square Community Ice Skating offers ice skating on a refrigerated and Zamboni-maintained surface, skate rentals, lessons, and a snack bar to warm any cold feet at the end of your skate. We’re T accessible via the Red Line (Kendall/MIT)!
Founded
1973
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Spectator Sports
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Waltham, MA
