The Sheboygan Youth Sailing Center is seeking a passionate and hard-working individual to help grow our program. Job responsibilities can include spring and fall high school coaching in addition to learn-to-sail programs for both youth and adults in the summer. We are seeking someone who is interested in developing this position along with creating new programs and improving existing ones. The timeline of the job can be flexible but is essentially a seasonal job, spring/summer/fall.
Expectations and Responsibilities
- Assist with High School Sailing Program
o Weekday coaching
o Weekend travel and coaching – flexible
- Deliver instruction and develop curriculum under guidance of Program Manager
- Assist with management of seasonal staff
o Scheduling
o Lesson planning
o Curriculum implementation and development
- Assist with management of adult program
o Scheduling
o Curriculum implementation and development
o Develop additional programming
- Communicate respectfully and effectively to students, staff, and community members.
- Promote SYSC within the community
- Encourage community building with a positive attitude, enthusiasm, creativity & inclusivity
- Promote safety in the program at all times
- Foster an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement
Job Requirements
- US Sailing Certification – Level 1 or Basic Keelboat at minimum
- Experience in sailing and coaching/instruction
- Enthusiastic communicator with both youth and adults