Instructor - Sail To Prevail, Disabled Sailing Program

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hands-on instruction of children and adults with disabilities, teaching sailing skills and providing sailors with an “on water” experience appropriate to their level of experience, age, and disability.

Provide a meaningful and fun way to increase confidence and self-esteem for individuals with disabilities.

Ensure participant safety.

The philosophy of the program is not to just take participants for a “boat ride”; the philosophy of the program is to have every participant perform individual tasks to the extent possible, so they have a meaningful and positive learning experience, albeit physically, mentally or psychologically.

-Age 16 or older.

-U.S. Sailing Small Boat Level 1 certified or equivalent, as determined by the organization.

-Ability to communicate well and contribute to a positive team environment

-CPR/First Aid.

-Proven personal experience and achievement in the sport of sailing.

-Preference to those in good physical condition to help transfer individuals with disabilities to and from the boats.

-Ideally (but not required), experience with individuals with disabilities.