Head Youth Sailing Instructor

Job Posted 11/27/2024
The Sailing School at HRMM
Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing
Kingston, New York, NY 12401
United States
Summer Only
Summer Only
Experience Required
Security Clearance Required
Housing Provided
No
Industry
Instructor
Job Start Date
6/16/2025
Job End Date
8/30/2024
Application Closing Date
4/7/2025
Pay
$20.00 to $28.00 Per Hour
Job Description

The Head Youth Sailing Instructor shall be enthusiastic, experienced and knowledgeable about the sport of sailing with a mastery of the leadership skills inherent in the sport and required to run an effective program. They shall be able to communicate clearly and patiently in support of instructors, students, parents and volunteers. Particular emphasis shall be placed on the safety of students and staff, a high level of instruction, supporting the individual needs of each instructor and student, and a consistently professional manner. 

Full-time employment runs from mid-June through August, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with some optional part-time teaching and administrative opportunities available in the spring and fall. Some administrative work can be done remotely and on flex-schedule. Other work must be done on campus. 

 Pay: $ 25+ per hour for teaching hours and $20+ per hour for admin. work, training & planning

Job Requirements

1.  Credentials (must be current by June 1 and maintained throughout the 2025 sailing season)

  • AHA Heartsaver CPR/First Aid/AED
  • NY State Safe Boating (online certification available)
  • SafeSport and Teaching & Coaching Fundamentals (online certifications)
  • US Sailing Small Boat Level One Instructor Certification
  • US Sailing Basic Keelboat Instructor Certification preferred
  • US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner’s Credential preferred

2. A passion for sailing and the environment; patient, enthusiastic, flexible, and professional

3. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; ability to adapt to changing conditions

4. Able to design effective lessons and activities for young sailors and support instructors in quality delivery of these lessons; extensive teaching experience. 

5. Twenty-one years of age or older

 

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Employer
Jody Sterling

Ulster Park NY 12487
United States
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