Get Paid To Share Your Passion
The famously friendly and supportive spirit of the sailing community is all about sailors helping sailors. Every sailor was a beginner once (or still is). We all have other sailors and mentors to thank for inspiring us with their passion, sharing their knowledge and skills, and helping us learn how to stay safe on the water while having fun.
Are you an experienced sailor, a USCG licensed captain (or qualified to become licensed), and ready to share your skills and passion for sailing with a new generation of sailors? Take your sailing to the next level and become an ASA-certified instructor!
Led by two of the best and most experienced in the industry, Master Instructor Evaluators and captains Jeff Cathers and Robert Bivin, you will learn to teach sailing skills to ASA standards and to exemplify and multiply the sailing community's legacy of sailors helping sailors.
We're Hiring! ASA IQC Tuition Reimbursement for New Sailing Instructors
Complete your ASA Instructor Qualification Clinics at Modern Sailing and join our team of highly respected professionals! Our instructors receive 100% tuition reimbursement for each clinic after teaching their first course at that level (ie., reimbursed for ASA 201 after teaching one complete ASA 101 course). Sailing Instructor Job Announcement
What does it take to become an ASA Instructor?
Visit the ASA Certified Instructor Qualification Clinic Prerequisites page on the ASA's website to learn more. Also, in our schedule below, click on the IQC name to go to the clinic's webpage, which will help you to determine your readiness.
The following IQC courses are currently available for enrollment.
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FALL 2025 SCHEDULE |
| ASA 201, Basic Keelboat Sailing Instructor | |
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| ASA 203, Basic Coastal Cruising Instructor | |
| Thursday, March 13, 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Morning: Classroom / Exam Afternoon: On The Water Evaluation |
Thursday, October 16, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Morning: Classroom / Exam Afternoon: On The Water Evaluation |
| ASA 204, Bareboat Cruising Instructor | |
| TBA | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Morning: Classroom / Exam Afternoon: On The Water Evaluation |
| ASA 205, Coastal Navigation | |
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| ASA 206, Advanced Coastal Cruising Instructor | |
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| ASA 214, Cruising Catamaran Instructor | |
| TBA | Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Morning: Classroom / Exam Afternoon: On The Water Evaluation |
| ASA 218, Docking Endorsement Instructor | |
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ASA 190 Series Instructor Preparation Clinics
Haven't earned your student-level ASA Certifications yet? ASA student-level certifications (ASA 101, 103, 104, etc) are a prerequisite for the IQCs. Get certified quickly with our Instructor Preparation Clinics!
SPRING PREP CLINICS |
FALL PREP CLINICS |
ASA 190 - 203 Instructor Preparation Clinic |
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025 |
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - Classroom / On The Water |
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Monday, March 17, 2025 |
Monday, October 20, 2025 9:00 am - 4:30 pm - Classroom / On The Water |
ASA 190 - 214 Instructor Preparation Clinic |
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| Monday, March 24, 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Classroom / On The Water |
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Interested in teaching at Modern Sailing?
Our school is growing! We are always on the search for skilled and personable instructors to help meet the demand. Complete your ASA Instructor Qualification Clinic(s) at Modern Sailing and join our team of highly respected professionals! Our instructors receive 100% tuition reimbursement for each clinic after teaching their first course at that level (i.e., reimbursed for ASA 201 after teaching one complete ASA 101 course).
Sailing Instructor Job Announcement.pdf
Questions? Call our friendly office at (415) 331-8250 or email us.
