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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for sailing director in Minnesota is $60,493.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,200.00 and $89,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Sailing Director oversees all aspects of a sailing program, including instruction, safety, scheduling, and staff management. They develop and implement lesson plans, coordinate regattas, maintain equipment, and ensure participants follow safety regulations. This role requires strong leadership, sailing expertise, and organizational skills to create a fun and educational environment for sailors of all levels.

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Infographic showing various Sailing Director job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,493 per year, or $29.1 per hour.

Lakes Area Sailing School Manager

Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center

Detroit Lakes, MN • On-site

$25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Objective: To effectively manage the start up and ongoing operations of the Lakes Area Sailing School working with DLCCC Management and Lakes Area Sailing School Advisory Committee members.

Job Summary and Scope: This position is responsible for managing the start-up operational needs and ongoing operations of the Lakes Area Sailing School to prepare to launch the program the summer of 2025.

Key Duties and Tasks:

  • Identify Equipment needs in collaboration with Advisory Committee and DLCCC management and coordinate ordering all necessary equipment and supplies for the school.
  • Develop a sailing safety program for approval by DLCCC management and board of directors and implement this program as part of ongoing operations.
  • In collaboration with DLCCC management, hire, train and supervise sailing school instructors and assistants.
  • Provide Sailing lessons to students as part of the certified instructor staff.
  • Prepare internal reports as needed for management and assist in setting and managing budgets.
  • In collaboration with DLCCC management set pricing and implement program registration system through DLCCC registration process.
  • Develop equipment maintenance program and insure that all equipment is properly maintained to insure safety and extend equipment duration.
  • In collaboration with DLCCC marketing manager, develop and implement sailing school marketing plan.
  • Collaborate with Advisory Committee to identify volunteer needs and opportunities and train volunteers.
  • Support Advisory Committee members in fund raising activities as needed.
  • Collaborate with other DLCCC program managers to identify opportunities for program integration.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Certified Sailing Instructor with United States Sailing and minimum of 5 years of experience in sailing instruction.
  • Supervisory and program management experience with a similar sailing program.
  • Exceptional team work and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Position:

  • Reports to the Fitness and Aquatics Program Director.
  • Is a seasonal position with full time hours during active program months and part time as needed hours during off time for program maintenance and development.
  • Non-typical office hours may be necessary  (some weekends/evenings).
Compensation:

$25/hour

Learn, grow and play at the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center! Full fitness, aquatics and recreation facility with a giant, indoor play-land. 8-lane pool, track, courts, classes and a beautiful 800+ seat performing arts theatre, conference room and ballroom!