The Housatonic Boat Club on the Housatonic River in Stratford, CT, seeks a Head Instructor and two Jr. Sailing Instructors for the 2023 season. The Junior Sailing program is a 7-week program for 30 sailors ages 8-18 from 8:30-5:00 daily. We use 420s, Fevas, Lasers and Mercurys to teach beginners thru advanced sailors in a highly supportive and fun environment. We have a rising group of racers who participate in JSA events on Long Island Sound.
– Head Instructor is responsible for overseeing the daily assignments of instructors, lesson plans, contingency plans for weather, oversight of regatta registrations and coordination with parents.
– Sailing Instructors are responsible for providing instruction in a safe and encouraging manner with a healthy dose of fun running throughout the summer. Instructors work a few days before the program starts to prep the fleet and finishes a few days after to wrap things up. First or second year instructor candidates are welcome to apply.