Head Instructor

Our programs offer junior and adult sailing classes in Prams, Optis, and Sonars. The Head Instructor will be responsible for managing 5-6 other instructors as well as teaching.

The position is for a 10 week period mid-June through late August with the ability to expand into the shoulder seasons. The HI must have prior sailing program experience and be hands - on engaging STEM activities.

The HI is expected to work with the staff to create fun challenges for students that involve teamwork and leadership.

Housing is not provided.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Specific duties include:

• Work with the Sailing Administrator to oversee and be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Jr. Sailing & Private Lesson Program, including management of the Instructors and Jr. Instructors.

• The Head Instructor should be the first to arrive, and last to leave each day.

• Attend all, and provide leadership for, the instructor orientation, parent orientation, and set-up/breakdown of the sailing program equipment and spaces.

• Work weeks are approximately 40 hours a week and may include some evening or weekend shifts (mornings, afternoons, evenings) to support sailing lessons for children, adults & special user groups along with racing programs.

• Work with the Sailing Administrator to coordinate the Instructor schedules and plans for the Education Programs, including Youth & Adult learn to sail programs, private lessons (solo & group), and special event.

• Lead the Instructors during Prep and Clean-Up Days

• Advise the Dockmaster and Waterfront Chair of fleet repair needs

• Introduce the Program and Instructors on the first day of each session.

• Oversee assignment or reassignment of sailors to appropriate boat group.

• Assign, reassign, or rotate instructors to boat groups dependent on the needs of the program.

• Assign lesson plans to Instructors, or ask Instructors to prepare lesson plans, for the coming week by preceding Thursday.

Keep track of instructors’ hours for payroll and report to the Treasurer.

• Keep track of petty cash receipts and entries into the register.

• The Head Instructor shall present him/herself professionally.

• The BYC uniform shall be worn while in the role of Head Instructor.

• Determine the activities of the day, based on weather, tide, and previous plans.

• Manage and participate in the activities of the day as appropriate.

• Observe, coach, and counsel instructors as necessary.

• Conduct mid session evaluations for instructors and jr.instructors.

• Write up final evaluations for the Sailing Committee.

• Debrief with Instructors on a daily basis. Encourage forthright discussion.

• Be available for daily questions from parents and problem solve with Instructors or Committee Chair as appropriate.

• Manage initial response to any emergency situation. Immediately call for assistance.

• Oversee, Run and Present Awards at the Awards Ceremony •

• Assure adequate shore supervision any time any sailor is on-shore.

• Assure that the Club premises are tidy, especially at the end of each day.

• Secure the Yard and Facilities at the end of each work day.

• Update the Head Instructor Manual at the end of the Summer

• Prepare a detailed Fleet Inventory and Fleet Summary at the end of summer.

• Can delegate any of these duties to the other Instructors as deems appropriate.

Education and Experience Required:

• Must possess a US Sailing Level 2 certification in good standing.

• Current CPR/1st Aid

• Current Safe Sport Certification

• Competitive sailing experience and coaching experience preferred.

• High school diploma or GED required, college degree preferred.

Physical/Environmental Considerations

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (with assistance), and/or up

to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Strong safety element in this role. The employee must be able to stand/remain stationary, walk/move and traverse the docks (uneven surfaces), lift, stoop, kneel, pull, reach, jump and stretch.

• Employees will need flexibility to stand on multi-level surfaces safely and beable to remove themselves from dangerous situations quickly.

• Employees must be able to communicate with Members and co-workers and give directions and be heard and understood by Members and co-workers.

• Employees must have manual dexterity for handling lines and knots and will be subject to repetitive motion.

• Employees must have adequate visual acuity to operate machinery and spot safety hazards and issues.

• The employee is subject to outside environmental conditions throughout the day and will be outside with minimal weather protection.

• Employees are subject to elements and heat.

• Employees are subject to moderate and occasionally high levels of noise.