WSA is located on Alta Lake in Whistler BC, underneath Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains. Sailors in Whistler boast multi-sport days, whether it is skiing, biking, hiking, sailing or other water sports. In Whistler, it can all be done on the same day within view of the other activities. Alta Lake acts like a funnel from notoriously windy Squamish so we get regular timed thermals hitting our shores every day – it’s very rare for sailing to be cancelled due to lack of wind.

WSA offers CANSail accredited summer camps for kids and teens of all ages, as well as Adult courses, community drop-in days and racing clinics for our members. We are looking for all levels of CANSail coaches who have a passion for sailing and enjoy passing that on to others.

Whistler Sailing is hiring for two exciting positions this summer!

WSA is looking for mature and experienced individuals to run our Kids & Youth Sailing Camps and Adult programs for the season. Full Time positions and Part Time positions available. The successful candidate will have:

• Sail Canada certified or equivalent (courses available in Vancouver)
• Have experience teaching sailing to adults and/or kids
• Hold a current Emergency First Aid with CPR certification (i.e. through St. John’s Ambulance, Red Cross, etc.) or equivalent
• Valid Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) and hold an authorized boat rescue certificate
• Demonstrates qualities including (but not limited to): safety awareness, flexibility, time management, and leadership

Wage commensurate with experience. July/August position.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Attn Francois Hebert, General Manager at info@whistlersailing.com.

The Whistler Sailing Association (WSA) is looking for an Assistant Head Coach/Office Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will be able to perform the following duties:

• Be the first point of contact for sailing camp participants and registrants, including email and phone communication.
• Assist the General Manager with tasks and daily operations of the summer sailing programs.
• Software management including Zone4 registration software and website updates.
• Leadership skills including employee support, supervising and staff scheduling.
• Daily administrative duties including summer camp group logistics, preparing documents, office and first aid supplies.
• Marketing tasks including content creation, social media scheduling and newsletters.
• Hold a valid Emergency First Aid with CPR certification (i.e. through St. John’s Ambulance, Red Cross, etc.) or its equivalent, and perform first aid when required.
• Enforce COVID-19 protocols and cleaning duties.

Core Skills required:

• Strong organizational skills
• Leadership
• Time management
• Safety awareness
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Detail oriented
• Computer Skills. Proficient in using Microsoft Office, Google Drive
• Problem Solving

The following will be considered an asset for candidates with the following qualifications;

• Sail Canada certified or equivalent
• Have experience teaching sailing to kids and/or adults
• Can operate a small motor boat and Valid Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) and hold an boat rescue certificate
• Post secondary education in business administration or related field of study.

Full-time June 1-Sept 4th.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Attn Francois Hebert, General Manager at info@whistlersailing.com.