Sailing Instructor
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Do you know your bow from your stern? Can you rig a boat faster than most people can make a coffee? Do you enjoy inspiring the next generation of sailors while spending your days on the water? If that sounds like you, we want you aboard!
At Keppel Bay Sailing Club, we're looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and safety-focused Sailing Instructor to help deliver unforgettable sailing experiences through our growing Sailing Academy.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be teaching, coaching, mentoring, encouraging, and occasionally untangling ropes while delivering programs including:
- Tackers
- OutThere Sailing
- Start Windsurfing
- Start Sailing
- School Sailing Programs
- Discover Sailing Events
Every day is different, but you'll spend your time:
- Delivering fun, engaging, and safe on-water sessions
- Helping participants build confidence and sailing skills
- Preparing and rigging boats before sessions
- Packing down, cleaning, and caring for equipment afterwards
- Supporting club events and activities
- Maintaining a positive, inclusive, and welcoming environment
- Being a role model both on and off the water
What We're Looking For
You don't need to be an Olympic sailor - but you do need to love being on the water and enjoy working with people.
You'll ideally have:
- Dinghy, keelboat and/or powerboat experience
- Great communication skills with children, teens and adults
- A positive attitude and team-first mindset
- Strong awareness of safety and risk management
- Reliability, organisation and enthusiasm
Bonus points if you have racing experience!
Qualifications
We're looking for people who hold:
- Australian Sailing Instructor Qualification (Dinghy, Keelboat, Windsurfing or Powerboat)
- Australian Sailing Assistant Instructor Qualification and a desire to progress to Instructor level
- Certificate II or higher level qualifications, or at least 12 months of relevant experience
Plus:
- Australian Sailing Powerboat Handling & Safety Boat Operator Certificate
- Queensland Marine Licence
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current CPR Certificate
- Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
Why You'll Love It
- Work outdoors instead of staring at a screen
- Spend your days on the water
- Help people discover a lifelong passion
- Be part of a fun, supportive sailing community
- Develop your coaching and leadership skills
- Every day looks different
A Little About Us
Keppel Bay Sailing Club is passionate about growing sailing participation and creating positive experiences for sailors of all ages and abilities. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality programs in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
Most importantly, we're committed to ensuring every participant leaves the water smiling.
Child Safety Commitment
Keppel Bay Sailing Club is committed to providing a safe, supportive and child-safe environment for all children and young people participating in our programs. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold our Child Safe Policies and contribute to a culture where every participant feels safe, respected and valued.
Ready to Jump Aboard?
If you're passionate about sailing, enjoy working with people, and want a job where your office is the ocean, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help inspire the next generation of sailors at Keppel Bay Sailing Club.
Pay: $35.00 – $46.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Visa sponsorship
Work Location: In person
