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Sailing Center Coordinator

The Clear Lake Sailing Center is seeking a Coordinator for the 2026 season. Interested candidates may apply by completing our online application (Online Application Link) or by submitting a resume to info@clearlakesailingcenter.com.

Coordinator Job Description

The Sailing School Coordinator is responsible for day of sailing school management, coordination and communication on behalf of the Sailing Center Board.

Status: Part-time, annual contract, approx. 20 - 30 hours per week during the 8 weeks of sailing school (June through August) with 5 to 10 hours per week for preparation ahead of the sailing season and to wrap up at the end of summer.

Location: Clear Lake Yacht Club in Clear Lake, Iowa 

Compensation:  Dependent on experience and qualifications, payable on a monthly basis

Required Skills: The position requires excellent communication and organization skills, the ability to use a spreadsheet, work in google drive and manage a schedule.  

Duties / Responsibilities Include:

  • At Sailing School

    • Arrive a minimum of 30 minutes ahead of class start time to prepare

    • Greet parents and students

    • Be available for questions, collect payments and sell merchandise

    • Take attendance, monitor as students are going out on the water and as they’re leaving at the end of class

    • Be available to supervise children that stay back from sailing if coaches are not present

    • Ensure a safe learning environment, emergency action plan, enforce policies, and report incidents and boat damage

    • Oversee as things are cleaned up and put away at the end of the day

  • Maintain open communication with the Sailing Center Board

    • Attend board meetings to offer updates and feedback as needed

    • Act as a liaison between coaches, parents, students and the Board 

  • Communicate with the coaching staff and act as mentor, leader, and cheerleader

    • Oversee curriculum, daily and weekly schedules, lesson plans student skill assessments

    • Communicate changes to class size and number of coaches needed 

    • Monitor coaching expectations, procedures and appropriate behavior

  • Registration, reports and record keeping 

    • Monitor incoming registrations, collect payments and manage registrant communication

    • Keep accurate records of attendance, payments received and merchandise sales

    • Update reports, print class lists weekly and send necessary information to the board and coaching staff

Sailing Center Instructors

** The Application window has closed for the 2025 season** Stay tuned for updates on the 2026 season!

Preparation for the season will start in mid-May, with sailing classes running from June through mid August. Applicants must be at least 14 years old.

Applications will be reviewed and responded to on a rolling basis. These are hourly, seasonal positions, with pay based on experience. Scheduled hours each week will vary depending on student enrollment in the sailing school.