Instructional Sailing Director

Instructional Director 

Classification: Part-time seasonal employment

Dates of Employment: June through Labor Day w/occasional assistance outside this period

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00

Reports to: SYC Commodore and Board of Directors

Job Description: Manage the sailing and paddling instructional activities while providing a safe and fun experience for SYC membership, students, and employees. 

The Instructional Director (ID) is responsible for the following:

• Management of sailing and paddling instructional activities.
• Management of the SYC Instructors including daily responsibilities, scheduling, and training, with support from Waterfront Director and Assistant Instructional Director. 
• Follow curriculum and tailor activities where needed with easy-to-follow guidance for building skills at the beginner and intermediate lessons.
• Communicate effectively and frequently with sailing school guardians regarding expectations, weather related alerts, and equipment reminders. 
• Create a fair rotation for instructors teaching private lessons.
• Ensure safety of all sailors while on and off the water.
• Provide SYC members and lesson registrants with friendly and courteous service.
• Uphold the SYC Rules, Courtesies and Code of Conduct.
• Comply with Farm Pond Rules and Regulations.
• Coordinate with the Waterfront Director regarding boat maintenance and scheduling vessel use for lessons.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older before June 15, 2024.
• At least three years of sailing experience is required, advanced dinghy sailing experience preferred. 
• Must be comfortable operating a sailboat independently in all conditions and remain calm during emergencies.
• Current First Aid and Advanced CPR Certification; Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred.
• Available on evenings and weekends during the season for events, and to help in waterfront roles.
• Previous staff management experience, experience with teenagers preferred.
• Excellent managerial and organizational skills; ability to multitask.
• Initiative to self-manage, prioritize tasks, and complete projects.

Other responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate activities on the SYC waterfront.
• Utilize and update Instructional Director Dashboard before and during season
• Submit weekly summaries through Dashboard of any student, staff, boat, or other issues for Board review. 
• Supervise, support, and train Instructors.
• Coordinate with and support the Waterfront Staff.
• Maintain and convey high expectations for safety, quality, effort, and member service.
• Provide a high level of customer service to SYC members, volunteers, town officials, and others.
• Attend all staff meetings, work with designated Board members, and Waterfront Director.
• Address issues with support staff.
• Be familiar with offerings of the SYC (memberships, classes, and events) and be able to answer questions from members and non-members. 
• Be a role model for inclusive behavior and foster a positive group atmosphere. 
• Complete end of season staff evaluations for hiring.
• Attend Instructional Director trainings before the season starts. 
• Plan and run Instructor orientation and training including expectations, systems, procedures & skills.
• Attend SYC board of directors meetings, as necessary.