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NESS is looking for a motivated sailing instructor to support and teach our Adult Sailing Program offerings. This position supports and teaches sailing at all levels on our fleet of 23ft Sonar keelboats. This position works closely with our Adult & Adaptive Sailing Coordinator to provide keelboat classes, private lessons, and support community programs surrounding sailing.

This is a seasonal position that runs from 6/16/2025 through 8/15/2025.

NESS offers a variety of classes like learn to sail, adventure sailing, racing classes, keelboats, and foiling!!! Our team of instructors have after hour access to sail our fleet of foiling boats (Waszps, UFO, foil boards, Quant 23), Melges 15s, RS500, windsurf boards, etc!

Expected work schedule: Weekends June through September 2024

Job Duties: (on Sonar Keelboat):

+ Co-teach beginner and intermediate adult sailing group classes

+ Provide private lesson instruction from a sailboat

+ Skipper for Discover Sail Programs

+ Support Social League program

Job Requirements:

+ US Sailing Level 1 preferred

+ Current CPR and First Aid (can be attained through NESS)

+ State Safe Powerboating Certificate

+ Experience in sailing instruction

+ Sailing and powerboating experience

+ Comfort teaching and working with adults

About NESS:

New England Science & Sailing (NESS) is a nationally recognized, award-winning nonprofit that empowers students with a love of learning through ocean-based experiential programs. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), NESS engages students of all ages through sailing, marine science, and adventure sports. To learn more about NESS, visit NESSF.org.