Roc City Sailing Head Sailing Instructor
Background: Roc City Sailing (RCS) is an IRS 501c3 non-profit organization based in Rochester NY. It operates out of the Rochester Canoe Club (RCC) along the shores of Irondequoit Bay off Lake Ontario. RCC is a volunteer and family based one design dinghy sailing and racing club established in 1881 with a long history of developing both pleasure and nationally competitive sailors. RCS’s mission with the joint support of RCC’s facilities and equipment is to educate, promote and advance the sport of sailing for the Greater Rochester Community in a safe, fun and affordable environment.
Job Title: RCS Head Sailing Instructor
Reports to: RCS President and Board of Directors
Job Purpose / Overview: Manage and execute the overall RCS sailing programs per listed roles and responsibilities below. Communicate to and take direction from the RCS President and Board of Directors.
Salary: $20-25 per hour dependent on qualifications and experience
Job Classification: Non-Exempt (paid time and a half for hours >40 in a week)
Benefits: Standard New York State employment benefits as applicable
Work Location / Environment: Rochester Canoe Club (2050 Bay Shore Boulevard, Rochester NY 14622), Irondequoit Bay, indoor and outdoor, onshore, and offshore daily activities
Work Days / Hours: 6 to 8 weeks during June-July-August, typical 40-hour week, 8am-5pm, M-F. Potential for additional part-time hours during June through August including some evening and weekend private lessons and small group sail excursions based on demand and availability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop & execute sailing lesson plans based on US Sailing guidelines
- Manage RCS safety program and emergency procedures on and off the water
- Manage and Supervise RCS staff (1 to 2 Senior Instructors, 2 to 4 Junior instructors, Counselors in Training, volunteers)
- Manage boat & equipment maintenance and repair
- Ensure proper use and care of equipment and facilities
- Manage class attendance with RCS Board of Directors
- Manage and implement RCS Human resource policies and procedures
- Manage and direct RCS staff and volunteer roles and responsibilities
- Track and report weekly staff work hours to RCS Board representative
- Function as liaison with the RCS Board of Directors
- Evaluate and manage staff performance
- Manage decisions on daily program agendas based on weather and other environmental factors
- Conduct staff training
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, volunteers, and RCS Board members
- Manage Pre-season sailing program, facilities and equipment setup and post-season pack up