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Go Sail Flathead Lake Career Opportunities

Get Trained while gaining sailing experience! Work with us as an ASA Instructor Charter Captain on Flathead Lake in Montana.

Go Sail Flathead Lake has American Sailing Outstanding Instructors!

Go Sail, Sail, Sail on Flathead Lake in Montana. This glacier fed clear lake is 27 miles long and 15 miles wide. We have excellent wind 8-15 knot breeze daily from May to October. Our fleet of monohulls 22-33ft are comfortable fun boats to learn on and sail. Pine tree filled Wild Horse Island State Park and nearby islands are the cruising grounds. 

We only hire amazing, experienced, captains and instructors. We offer beginner to advanced sailing lessons in 2 day classes with American Sailing Certification for levels ASA 101 keelboat, ASA 103 Costal, and ASA 104 Bareboat certified courses. 

We know Flathead Lake in Montana, is the best place to sail and paddle in the northwest. Please join us for summer fun, near Glacier National Park, for Sailing Courses, Sailboat Rentals, and Sailing Charters.

Our Quality Promise:

Excellence isn’t an accident; it’s a choice. Our community—students, captains, vendors, and crew—is the heart of our business.

  • Our Standard: We never compromise on quality.

  • Our Compass: A culture of high values and unwavering support defines our brand.

The Employee Promise:

You are our greatest asset. We are committed to your growth and success through:

  • Integrity: Building a foundation of trust, honesty, and respect.

  • Inclusion: A workplace where diversity is valued and aspirations are realized.

  • Impact: Enhancing your quality of life while creating unforgettable memories for our guests.

Lead ASA Instructor – 201

Workcation and see beautiful Montana this summer with time off for exploring, hiking, camping, boating, kayaking, and sunbathing in mountain air. You can use our equipment for free when not in use.

We are seeking Instructor/charter captains (no USCG req in this non USCG regulated lake) for 4-5 day work weeks. We offer sailing lessons 101 and Sailing charters 7 days a week. We are seeking bright, professional people who know customer service, and sailing who are certified or not.  Flexible scheduling, competitive pay, training, and independent contractor work or employee. There are apartments, RV parks, and camping options for short term living.

Possible year-round teaching position to continue at our Go Sail Virgin Islands location if you have Virgin Islands experience and USCG license.

Go Sail Flathead Lake 

Go Sail Virgin Islands

Duties and Responsibilities:

Joyfully greet customers on schedule and walk in customers. Customer service is paramount.

Prepare equipment for customers. Clean and maintain equipment, Capri 22 sailboats. Keep track of all equipment and clean PFD Life jackets.

Prepare sailboats for lessons and sailboat orientations. (Training provided)

Instruct: All lessons are 2 days 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Courses taught are following the the American Sailing standard for skills and knowledge certification process.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay is based on experience.

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Free equipment usage
  • Outdoor work
  • Water station
  • Sailing Community camaraderie
  • Sailing training (based on individual candidate approval)

Schedule:

  • 4-8-10 hour shift
  • 3-4 days a week (minimum 4 days commitment a week including weekends)

Supplemental pay types:

  • End of summer bonus based on performance.
  • Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Big Arm, MT or Dayton, MT : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Sailing Instruction
  • Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift 8 am to 5 PM

Work Location: In person

After reviewing our website to understand our offerings, if you are interested, please send your resume to our email address.

 

Become a ASA Sailing instructor and Charter Captain

Do you have sailing experience with a desire to teach?

You may enroll in an IQC if you have the ambition to be a true sailing professional and:

  • Are 18 years of age or older
  • Possess at least 3 years of sailing experience
  • Have teaching experience or can demonstrate an aptitude for clearly communicating sailing to the novice and advanced sailor
  • Are capable of performing to the Standards as stated in the ASA International Sailing Log Book
  • Must have the 101 Basic Keelboat level or challenge the exam at an ASA Affiliate School.

ASA Instructor Preparation:

  • Know the content being delivered
  • Verbalize and demonstrate skills effectively and with a positive attitude
  • Model behaviors that emphasize safety (e.g. wearing PFD’s, using three points of contact, using proper skills even when not being demonstrated, etc.)
  • Know how to appropriately use of a variety of instructional techniques (e.g. hands-on practice, guided self-discovery, repetitive practice drills, positive behavior reinforcement, etc.)
  • Know available plans for students to seek additional practice opportunities

Step 1. Please review ASA Standards of Certification Here.

Step 2. Complete this application for consideration. 107B

American Sailing Combo Course: ASA 101, ASA 103 & ASA 104
  • Fast Track!

Take the weeklong ASA courses over six days and will give you the confidence to sail anywhere! Upon completion of this combo ASA 101, ASA 103, ASA 104 course, students qualify for their International Proficiency Certification (IPC). This qualification allows sailors to bareboat charter just about anywhere in the world!

Prerequisites: none