Learn to Sail Instructor
Job Description
- Teach safety, boat handling and sailing theory to sailors of all ages in dinghies who are beginner sailors.
- Develop and implement lesson plans, new curriculum, and complete all required reports and evaluations.
- Have empathy for the students and be able to adapt to their individual needs.
- Enforce all policies of the Center and maintain a safe learning environment for sailors.
- Help to maintain and clean the docks, boats and Sailing Center before and after class.
- Must become familiar with Waterfront safety regulations and emergency action plan.
- Communicate with Head Sailing Coach about class progress.
Special Skills Needed:
- Must have US Sailing Level 1 Certification with up-to-date CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications, must have National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Safe Boating certification or equivalent.
- General knowledge of dinghy sailing and motorboat operation and usage.
- All Recreational Sailing Monitors must pass the swim test administered by the Waterfront Coordinator that includes a 100 yard swim and treading water for 10 minutes.
- Applicants must be responsible and trustworthy.
- Waterfront Staff are responsible for the safety of waterfront users and must be willing to take that responsibility seriously.
*Students are prohibited from driving during work-study employment with the limited exception of authorized work-study driver positions.