Glenmore Sailing Club - Instructor and Coaches

The Glenmore Reservoir is open for recreational sailing.

Youth Summer Camps are being considered for later this summer. Email us and we'll let you know when youth camp registration is live for this summer.

Adult Keelboat lessons will resume in 2021.

We will provide further updates as the season progresses.

Covid-19 updates

Youth Summer Sailing Camp information

Start Keelboat Sailing courses for Adults and Youth

Youth Sailing Instructors and Coaches

The Club hires instructors and coaches to instill a love and joy for sailing in youth.

The community comes to us for affordable sailing Education, Recreation, Social Events and Racing programs.

The scope of coaching and instruction may include:

Youth Summer Sailing Camp instruction (CANSail) - including lesson plan creation through completing sailor evaluations
Mobile Optimist Sailing School - lake communities throughout the city
Scouts and Girl Guide Sailing programs
Collegiate Sailing program instruction and coaching
Youth Race Team coaching
Public education
Private lessons

Race Coach candidates will possess:

Minimum CANSail 1/2 instructor certification
Race coach experience
Knowledge of the Racing Rules of Sailing
Significant Racing Experience (including trapezing and spinnaker)
Willingness to travel to out of town regattas
Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills
Police Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening

Coaches will also coach the sailing race team at local and out of town regattas, and shall create a “fun, safe and respectful” experience for all sailors.

Sailing Instructor candidates will possess:

Minimum CANSail 1/2 instructor certification
Police Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening

Instructors are instrumental in the delivery of the youth sailing instruction through the Youth Summer Camps, and shall contribute to a “fun, safe and respectful” experience for all sailors.

Both Coaches and Instructors shall have:

Experience working with youth
Current Sail Canada registration
Current Emergency First Aid and CPR
Current Boat Rescue
Current Pleasure Craft Operator Card
Current Coach Boat Safety
Current National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) modules
Learning Facilitator certification is considered an asset
Sail Canada Program Manager course completion is also considered an asset.

What can you expect from us:

A competitive wage
A enthusiastic team of youth sailors
A supportive board and membership
A season of employment (May through August)
The opportunity to play an active role in youth program development
A beautiful waterfront location in the heart of Calgary

Please send us your cover letter and resume clearly outlining your sailing experience and certifications.

Thanks for your interest in working with the Glenmore Sailing Club to build and support Calgary's sailing community.

Send us your cover letter & resume