Job Requirements
US Sailing Small Boat Sailing Instructor Level 1 certification, or scheduled to be taken by July 15th 2021. Please inquire about financial support.
CPR and First Aid, and SafeSport Certified
Covid-19 vaccination (if available) TISC coaches qualify as San Francisco educators
Ability to instruct sailing to youth 6 to 18 years olds at varying skill levels
Ability to instruct from a motorboat
Proficient and safe power boating skills
Sailing and Coaching experience with one or more for the following: Optimists, Club FJ’s, Laser, RS Ventures, Bugs, RS Fevas
Proficiency in rescuing sailors in various types of boats
Effective, positive leadership and communication, both on and off the water
Passion for inspiring kids to improve their sailing skills
Positive role model on and off the water
Desire to become a better coach
Commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment
Responsibility, reliability, and timeliness
Knowledge of how to tie basic sailing knots (including a bowline)
Engaging ability to run lessons and debriefs and impart knowledge
Teach juniors how to maintain and care for their equipment
Keelboat experience is a plus but not required