10/15/2026
Looking to coach at the Jersey Shore? F.O.B.H. is an hour from NYC and 45 mins to LBI. Plenty of sailing opportunties for high school/college sailors!
The Friends of Belmar Harbor Charitable Education Foundation is seeking highly motivated, organized, and enthusiastic coaches and instructors to be part of our coaching staff for the summer of 2027. F.O.B.H. is also looking for enthusiastic sailors, in addition to being organized and motivated, so as to be role models for the junior sailors. The ideal candidates will have experience working with youth aged 8-15 and have a strong background and knowledge of the Optimists, 420s and 29ers. In addition to the ability to travel manage the Opti team at local and regional regattas.
The Friends of Belmar Harbor prides ourselves on quality sailing instruction. For over twenty years, we have been teaching children to enjoy the lifelong sport. Safe, responsible boating is a priority for the organization. F.O.B.H is a volunteer non-profit community sailing organization. To that end the Community Sailing Program encourages teamwork, sportsmanship, volunteering and a commitment to excellent youth sailing programs. We offer a wide variety of programs with seamless transitions between levels. We encourage children to participate in watersports while teaching them the skills needed to excel. We expect that our students play an active role in our organization.
Job Requirements:
Current US Sailing Level 1 or 2 instructor certification or willingness to take and pass Level 1 course by the end of June 2027
Current First Aid/CPR certification
Safesport Certification
3+ years (summers/seasons) sailing experience
1+ years (summers/seasons) teaching sailing or participating in an instructor-in-training program or similar
Positive, enthusiastic and flexible attitude
Strong problem solving skills and an ability to adapt to changing program needs depending on changes in weather, number of students, number of boats, etc.
A passion for sailing, the ocean, the environment and working
