Quinte SailAbility Development Training (also known as Quinte SailAbility) is a registered charity that allows persons with physical disabilities to experience the joys of sailing. By using specially crafted sail boats, individuals with any amount of mobility are able to sail the Bay of Quinte in a safe and supported environment. We hire individuals to support our summer programming by coordinating sailing excursions and being responsible for day to day operations of the program. Quinte SailAbility is accepting applications now for 2025.

Individuals will schedule daily activities, and coordinate volunteer supports. They will engage with our membership by orienting new members, volunteers and visitors, safely transferring members in and out of sailboats and ensuring the safety of all participants, disabled or otherwise. Individuals will maintain equipment and run all other day to day operations of the organization.

This position is an opportunity for students to work closely with the Quinte SailAbility leadership team to develop problem-solving, decision making and collaboration skills. These positions offer the opportunity to work with physically disabled people in a non-traditional environment, using skills that are directly applicable to future professional pursuits. We provide a friendly, positive mindset, judgement free environment.

Qualifications
Completion of applicable instructor’s courses as outlined by Ontario Sailing
Current Sail Canada instruction registration
Valid PCOC Card
Successful Police Background Check Vulnerable Sector Screening
Experience as an Able Sail instructor preferred but not required
A passion to accept and excel in a challenging and fun environment
(For the appropriate candidate, we may be able to assist in the attainment of these qualifications)

Who can apply?
We are interested in working with any youth who are interested in developing their professional skills and learning to work with persons with a disability.
Must be enrolled in school (secondary or post-secondary) at the time of hire, and returning in the fall
This position may be of particular interest to students studying (or interested in studying) Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Early Childhood Education, Nursing or Social Work.

We are co-located at the Bay of Quinte Yacht Club, 86 South Front Street, Belleville Ontario

To apply, please contact us at quintesailability@hotmail.com with a resume and a brief description of why you are interested in this opportunity by April 30, 2025

Employment Period

8 or 10 weeks; 35 hours/ week
Monday through Friday

Rate of Pay

$21.00 / hour for Instructor
$17.00 / for Dock Supervisor

** Pay rate varies depending on the level of certification and experience.
*** Sailing certified instructors have a higher pay rate.