Demo

Sailing Instructor

NAVSTA Newport RI
Newport, RI Other
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026
This position is located at the Naval Station Newport, RI Marina, Recreation Division, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Station, Newport, RI. The primary function of the position is to instruct sailing and kayaking

Qualifications:

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must possess:
  • Incumbent should have a working knowledge of sailing procedures and ability to instruct sailing and kayaking techniques.
  • Incumbent should have a small boat sailing instructor qualification from US Sailing or equivalent, e.g., US Navy MWR Instructor Certification OR documented local sailing instructor certification equivalent OR US Sailing Basic Keelboat Instructor Certification OR Basic Keelboat Instructor Trainer Certification OR other Nationally recognized organizations (the American Sailing Association (ASA) and US Coast Guard certification).
  • Two years experience in teaching and leading groups.
  • Experience in operating small power boats.
  • Must be a mature individual who is professional and capable of exercising control of group of people.
  • Incumbent will be performing tasks which call for frequent bending, standing and lifting.
  • May lift up to 70 pounds in weight.
  • Will have to launch and retrieve small boats. Will have to run an outboard motor on instruction boat.
  • Physical exertion moderate to heavy. Work Is both indoors and outdoors in the elements.
  • May be exposed to cuts, burns, water, sun, windburn, and inclement weather.

Responsibilities:

50% 1. The incumbent will teach the provided program sail theory outline in the classroom and techniques of proper rigging and sailing on the water. Also, teach the proper techniques and basic fundamentals of kayaking. Perform maintenance on sailboat and kayak fleet.

30% 2. May issue equipment and boats to customers. Recording of class rosters logging in and out of boats, and ensure damage to boats or missing parts is tracked and accounted for. Incumbent will contact customers interested in programs, promote the classes and follow up where need be to ensure customer satisfaction.

10% 3. Incumbent will perform ail cleaning and upkeep of boats prior to class usage. AH boat Inspections are done when rental reservations are made on such equipment.

5% 4. Keep alert surveillance of all equipment and activity program. Ensure that safety of all participants, and ensure rules for rental of boats are followed.

5% 5. Assist other staff with marina related activities.

Controls over the Position

Incumbent reports directly to the manager of the marina or assistant in manager's absence. Work is reviewed in terms of how effective sailing and kayaking is instructed, and how well maintained the fleet is kept. Minor decision making will be required.

Salary : $19

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Sailing Instructor?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Sailing Instructor career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$46,361 - $58,685
Income Estimation: 
$75,964 - $125,537
Income Estimation: 
$86,085 - $140,434
Income Estimation: 
$40,727 - $62,445
Income Estimation: 
$49,066 - $83,835
Income Estimation: 
$48,383 - $97,824
Income Estimation: 
$63,454 - $101,244
Income Estimation: 
$53,080 - $99,161
Income Estimation: 
$87,640 - $113,243
Income Estimation: 
$77,897 - $116,523
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Sailing Instructor jobs in the Newport, RI area that may be a better fit.

  • New York Yacht Club Newport, RI
  • The NYYC Sailing Office internship is a seasonal position starting approximately June 1 st and going through approximately August 31 st . Dates may be adju... more
  • 2 Months Ago

  • New York Yacht Club Newport, RI
  • The Assistant Sailing Director plays a central role in the planning, execution, and technical oversight of all club regattas and race operations at Harbour... more
  • 2 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!