Freelance sailing instructor for local clubs

Adults, families and school or holiday groups who book courses, or the clubs and schools that hire you.

Paid per course or per session, either by clients directly or as a contractor to a club. Extra income comes from private lessons.

• Confident, experienced sailor
• Patient teacher for beginners
• Calm in changing weather
• Safety awareness on the water

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and whether a club's cover includes contractors
• Working with children checks, which differ by state and territory
• Safety boat and rescue standards, and weather and water conditions
• Contractor or employee status for tax and super, check with the ATO

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $3,000, depending on the qualifications, insurance and safety gear you need. Because you use club boats, you avoid buying a fleet. These figures are estimates and vary with your starting point.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $3,000, depending on how many courses or sessions you teach, your rates and the season. These are estimates, and weather and demand can affect your bookings.

Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and whether a club's cover includes contractors. Also check Working with Children Check requirements in your state or territory, safety boat and rescue standards, and contractor or employee status for tax and super with the ATO.