Tred Avon YC is Hiring Junior Sailing Coaches!

The Tred Avon Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program is seeking enthusiastic coaches for the summer 2026 season.  Positions are available in all skill level classes from beginners to race teams.  The TAYC Junior sailing program teaches sailing in Keelboats(Ideal 18s, Sonars), 420s, Lasers and Optimists.

TAYC is located in the town of Oxford on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.  Oxford is 90 minutes from Washington D.C., Baltimore and the Delaware beaches, and two hours from Philadelphia.  Founded in 1931, TAYC has a strong sailing tradition and has hosted national and international-level regattas.

The term of employment for coaches is 9 weeks, from June 8th to August 10th.   Instruction for sailors begins on June 15 and runs for eight weeks (through August  9th).  August 10th is a clean-up day.  The hours of the program are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.  In addition to the program hours, there are a few evening commitments for instructors (such as the annual awards banquet).

Pay is commensurate with experience.  Housing is negotiable and lunches are provided by the club.  Coaches also have the opportunity to supplement their base pay with private lessons offered by the club to junior sailors and adults. For more information and to apply, please SEE FULL JOB AD HERE.