Welcome and thank you for your interest in Island Sailing!
About Island Sailing:
Founded in 1978, Island Sailing has been a cornerstone of the sailing community for over four decades. Operating as a "startup with over forty years of history," we’ve revitalized and grown under new leadership to become a thriving sailing school and club. Our mission is to foster a welcoming, dynamic community that promotes seamanship; supports learning; and fosters adventure. With a strong focus on teamwork and a commitment to our core values, we aim to provide an exceptional experience for our members and clients
Your Responsibilities:
We are seeking someone with sailing experience and strong customer service skills to join our team. Your primary responsibilities will include helping with the daily care and operations of our sailboat fleet—focusing on cleaning, detailing, general upkeep, and light maintenance—as well as supporting and communicating professionally with our members and instructors. This is a hands-on role with opportunity for growth based on your skills, initiative, and contribution to the team.
Some of What You'll Need to Get the Job DoneSailing experience is highly desired! Familiarity with small to mid-range sailboats, including basic systems (plumbing, electrical, rigging), is a big plus.
Customer service mindset. You'll interact regularly with members and instructors—professionalism and friendly communication are essential.Sailboat detailing experience or ability to learn.Ability and willingness to work weekends.Be very task and goal oriented and able to work unsupervised at times.Professionalism and the ability to stay focused on the tasks at hand while working in a dynamic social environmentHave a strong attention to detail and be very organized.Motivated to learn, critical thinker, and problem solver.Reliable and punctual.Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs; climb off and on boats; and work out doors in varying conditions as well as work well with your hands and various tools.
We want this position to be a good fit for you - for your skills, strengths, and future goals - so if helping a great community of members and working with a fleet of sailboats appeals to you - continue on!
About Us
At Island Sailing, our crew culture is essential to everything we do. While we are one of the largest sailing operations in the Northwest, we operate like a small, close-knit crew—dynamic, committed, and growing. We place a strong emphasis on fostering a positive, supportive environment for all team members and members of our club.
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We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer and greatly value and honor diversity.
Because our crewmembers are trusted to handle sensitive information, we require that all candidates that receive and accept employment offers complete a background check as part of the hiring process.
