Sailing Club Employment Opportunities
Sailors wanted here! Manhattan Sailing School has grown into the largest sailing school in the country, teaching more than 70 new adults every weekend during the season. The Manhattan Sailing Club is one of the largest community sailing organizations in the country with 750 members and a fleet of more than 30 J/24 sailboats. If you are an accomplished sailor and/or racer, then apply to be part of our team. There are more jobs available than listed here. You can also send your resume, which should detail your sailing experience, to emily@myc.org.
Sailing School Administrator - Help run Manhattan Sailing School. Sign people up for sailing lessons, send them course materials and schedule the instructors. Starting at $15 per hour. 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Apply Here
Sailing Club Office - Person to handle all aspects of Manhattan Sailing Club membership, includes booking of members to go sailing (May through October), billing of members and collection of dues (full year), organizing and planning social events, communicating with members through email. Starting at $15 per hour. 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Apply Here
Sailing Club Maintenance Technicians - Maintenance Technicians are needed to help maintain the club fleet of boats. Maintenance technicians inspect, clean and repair boats as needed. Starting at $15 per hour. Apply Here
Sailing School Instructors - Instructors are needed at Manhattan Sailing School. The school's primary mission is to teach adults on J/24 sailboats. More recently, the school has added a teen program on the J/24s and now also Lasers & Sunfish for teens and adults and Optimists for kids. Apply Here
Sailing Club Dock Masters - Dock Masters needed to help members access the sailboats, answer phones and interact with the public. Weekday evenings from 5- dusk and Weekends from 9 a.m. to dusk. Starting at $15 per hour. Apply Here
North Cove Dock Masters - Dock Masters needed to help run the mega yacht marina. Starting at $15 per hour. Apply Here
USCG Licensed Captains - Captains with USCG 100 ton licenses and 6-pack licenses with sailing endorsements are needed to help run the clubhouse in the harbor, launch which brings members to and from the clubhouse and 3 incredible sailboats which carry 6 or fewer passengers for hire. Starting at $18 per hour. Apply Here.
Mates - The is the introductory level into the maritime industry. Mates are needed to assist the captains running the harbor clubhouse and launch. Starting at $12 per hour. Mates who demonstrate good skill and employment habits may advance to positions such as Dock Masters, Maintenance, Customer Service and eventually begin working towards USCG-licenses. Apply Here
Floating Clubhouse Bar Tenders - Help serve club members drinks on the super cool floating clubhouse in the harbor. Tuesday through Friday evenings starting at 5 p.m. sharp (don't miss the boat) and going to 10 or 11 p.m. Apply Here