Junior Sailing Instructor

JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. This position reports to the JSP Head Instructor & JSP Senior Instructors (& to JSP Camp Director as needed)
2. Assists Senior Instructors & Race Coach with class organization and preparation
   • Assist with daily instruction on- and off-of-the water, lectures, demonstration and skill practice
   • Assist with setting race course settings,
   • On-board sailing instruction with Beginner students
3. Will assist with training of Junior Assistant Instructors
4. To work within OYC, US Sailing and MA recreational camp standards & safety requirements
5. To Learn and integrate US Sailing rules & regulations
6. Will respectfully and effectively communicate with all staff, JSP students/parents, & OYC members.
7. Assist with JSP related boat maintenance, rigging, gear preparation, daily inspection of equipment used
8. Encourage students’ participation in Thursday Racing sessions when appropriate

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The following requirements are mandatory for employment as a JSP Instructor and conform to the MA DPH 105 CMR 430.000 Minimum Standards for Recreational Camps for Children: 

1. Must be 16 years old by June 19 and be available for all eight (8) weeks of the JSP
2. Must have at least four years sailing/racing experience in small boats (such as prams, dinghies, multihulls or daysailing keelboats) either at the OYC or elsewhere.
3. NEW HIRES
   1. Three work/volunteer references and three positive personal references required
      1. Reference must have name, address, phone number, length of relationship noted
   2. Candidates must have been a JSP Junior Instructor or Junior Assistant OR have equivalent experience with another sailing program(s) (provide references)
4. REHIRES:
   1. Must have been an JSP Junior Assistant for a minimum of one season
   2. Returning staff may use prior JSP files for work history & references
   3. If OYC JSP work history is LESS than three (3) years, include other work history/references as needed
5. Prior to the start of the Program (see employee information/required forms document):
   1. All instructors must have current American Red Cross CPR, AED and/or First Aid certifications 
   2. All instructors must have completed Concussion Training certification & PFD Fitting Online Course
   3. Recommended - US Sailing Small Boat Sailing Counselor Course certification
   4. Shall submit to applicable CORI & SORI and background checks - Positive results will allow employment
   5. Shall submit a current immunization record and current health/medical form from health care provider
   6. Shall satisfactorily complete the mandatory Instructor Orientation Program