Clinton Sailing Club (CSC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting safe, active, and fun community sailing. We launched in summer 2016 and taught nearly 200 kids to sail. Our goal is to create a program open to all local kids ages 8-18, regardless of income level. Come join the fun and help us take it to the next level!
CSC is looking for an Instructor eager to join the team and help run our sailing program in summer 2017. Must have a dynamic personality, love sailing, and enjoy working with kids ages 8-18.
CSC’s Instructor is expected to help develop curriculum and assist the Head Instructor in leading the summer sailing program. The Instructor must be US Sailing Level 1 Instructor certified, and have experience both sailing and working with kids, with previous experience at sailing programs preferred. The Instructor must be a strong teacher, leader, and sailor.
As CSC’s Instructor, you will spend most of your day on the water coaching (this is the fun part)! Here’s a typical day: working closely with our Head Instructor, two other Instructors, and volunteer Junior Instructors, you prepare our Laser Bugs, Flying Juniors (FJs) and center-console Achilles inflatable coaching boats in the morning. You welcome children and parents, cover land-based instruction, then tow sailors to Cedar Island. Coach your morning group, break for lunch, repeat in the afternoon. Stow all boats and gear at the end of the day.
Our program has a high instructor:student ratio of 1:3 for most sessions, with a typical class size of 12 students. This approach will allow you to focus on coaching, safety, and individual student needs; in other words, providing a great experience for students and their parents! You also will be shaping the future of a new youth sailing program: how exciting is that?
This is a summer position for 11 weeks from June 12th – August 25th. We look forward to hearing from you!
Requirements:
- US Sailing Level 1 Instructor certificate
- Current US Sailing Adult Membership
- Current First Aid & CPR certificate issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- Safe Boating Certificate
- 18 or older
- Ability to perform light maintenance on our Flying Junior (FJ) and Laser Bug fleets is a bonus
- Lifeguard certification is a bonus
Email CSC’s employment application with your resume and any questions to info@clintonsail.org