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Employment Opportunities

Join the team at Kitsilano Yacht Club (KYC).

KYC is a nonprofit yacht club on Vancouver’s waterfront, established in 1934. Each season, we hire a team of friendly, professional, safety-minded staff to deliver our learn-to-sail programs, support club operations, run our regattas and weeknight race series, and create an excellent on-the-water experience for our participants, members, guests.


Whether you’re just getting started or bringing years of coaching and leadership, you’ll find a supportive workplace that values professionalism, teamwork, and continuous learning.


Why work at KYC

  • Meaningful work: Help people get on the water safely and confidently.

  • Skill development: Coaching, leadership, customer service, seamanship, and safety training.

  • Strong team culture: Collaborative staff, clear procedures, and mentorship.

  • Great setting: A dynamic, outdoor workplace on English Bay.

 

Position

CANSail Instructor

Kitsilano Yacht Club is seeking CANSail Instructors to work with our Learn to Sail programs for the 2026 Fall season. We run youth and adult courses in group and private lessons, as well as school and group programs, using a diverse training fleet across dinghies and small keelboats.

Season September to October
Start date Flexible; August–September 2026
End date Flexible; October 2026
Pay $19.50–$28/hr
Apply by Email Posting remains open until all positions have been filled.

We prioritize safety, fun, and skill progression, and we aim to create a supportive, collaborative environment where instructors can deliver a high-quality program while refining their own skills.

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Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver safe, engaging CANSail lessons aligned with program goals and daily conditions
  • Support rigging, launch/recovery, and care of program equipment
  • Maintain a positive learning environment focused on progression and inclusion
  • Communicate effectively with participants, families (youth programs), and staff
  • Contribute to a collaborative staff culture—helping the team deliver a consistent program
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Qualifications
Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Sail Canada Instructor Registration for 2026 (or ability to obtain)
  • Experience instructing CANSail 1–4
  • Experience instructing CANSail 5–6 (asset)
  • A passion for sailing and a genuine desire to share the sport with others
  • Leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Applicants must be a Trained or Certified CANSail instructor in good standing with valid prerequisites and be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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What We Offer
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation, based on experience
  • A welcoming, supportive, and professional work environment
  • High-quality equipment and access to one of Vancouver’s best sailing locations
  • An established and growing sailing program with a strong community
  • Free and low-cost parking nearby; steps from major bus routes
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How to Apply
How to Apply

What to submit

  • Resume (PDF preferred)
  • Cover letter (brief is fine)

Send to
programdirector@kitsilanoyachtclub.com


Equal opportunity
KYC is an equal opportunity employer. Posting remains open until the successful candidate has been found. We thank all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 


Join us in making KYC a leader in community sailing and competitive training.


Position

Keelboat Instructor

Kitsilano Yacht Club is seeking Keelboat Instructors to work with our Learn to Sail programs for the 2026 Fall season. We run keelboat courses for adults in group and private lesson settings, using a training fleet of small Martin 242 keelboats.

Season September to October
Start date Flexible; August–September 2026
End date Flexible; October 2026
Pay $19.50–$28/hr
Apply by Email Posting remains open until all positions have been filled.

We prioritize safety, fun, and skill progression, and we aim to create a supportive, collaborative environment where instructors can deliver a high-quality program while refining their own skills.

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Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver safe, engaging lessons aligned with program goals and daily conditions
  • Support rigging, launch/recovery, and care of program equipment
  • Maintain a positive learning environment focused on progression and inclusion
  • Communicate effectively with participants, families (youth programs), and staff
  • Contribute to a collaborative staff culture—helping the team deliver a consistent program
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Qualifications
Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Holds or has previously held any Sail Canada Instructor Certification or equivalent
  • Experience instructing in dinghies
  • Experience instructing in keelboats (an asset)
  • A passion for sailing and a genuine desire to share the sport with others
  • Leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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What We Offer
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation, based on experience
  • A welcoming, supportive, and professional work environment
  • High-quality equipment and access to one of Vancouver’s best sailing locations
  • An established and growing sailing program with a strong community
  • Free and low-cost parking nearby; steps from major bus routes
Accordion Widget
How to Apply
How to Apply

What to submit

  • Resume (PDF preferred)
  • Cover letter (brief is fine)

Send to
programdirector@kitsilanoyachtclub.com


Equal opportunity
KYC is an equal opportunity employer. Posting remains open until the successful candidate has been found. We thank all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 


Join us in making KYC a leader in community sailing and competitive training.


Position

Catamaran Instructor

Kitsilano Yacht Club is seeking Catamaran Instructors to work with our Learn to Sail programs for the 2026 Fall season. We run catamaran courses for adults in group and private lesson settings, using a training fleet of small Hobie Wave catamarans.

Season September to October
Start date Flexible; August–September 2026
End date Flexible; October 2026
Pay $19.50–$28/hr
Apply by Email Posting remains open until all positions have been filled.

We prioritize safety, fun, and skill progression, and we aim to create a supportive, collaborative environment where instructors can deliver a high-quality program while refining their own skills.

Accordion Widget
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver safe, engaging lessons aligned with program goals and daily conditions
  • Support rigging, launch/recovery, and care of program equipment
  • Maintain a positive learning environment focused on progression and inclusion
  • Communicate effectively with participants, families (youth programs), and staff
  • Contribute to a collaborative staff culture—helping the team deliver a consistent program
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Qualifications
Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Holds or has previously held any Sail Canada Instructor Certification or equivalent
  • Experience instructing in dinghies
  • Experience instructing in keelboats (an asset)
  • A passion for sailing and a genuine desire to share the sport with others
  • Leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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What We Offer
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation, based on experience
  • A welcoming, supportive, and professional work environment
  • High-quality equipment and access to one of Vancouver’s best sailing locations
  • An established and growing sailing program with a strong community
  • Free and low-cost parking nearby; steps from major bus routes
Accordion Widget
How to Apply
How to Apply

What to submit

  • Resume (PDF preferred)
  • Cover letter (brief is fine)

Send to
programdirector@kitsilanoyachtclub.com


Equal opportunity
KYC is an equal opportunity employer. Posting remains open until the successful candidate has been found. We thank all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 


Join us in making KYC a leader in community sailing and competitive training.


Kitsilano Yacht Club
2401 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC V6K 1A1
(604) 730-1646