Located on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, the Rock Hall Yacht Club Sailing School is a fun, family-oriented, educational sailing center. We are seeking a mature, responsible, enthusiastic summer Sailing Operations Director to manage our summer sailing program. The candidate will have the necessary experience and expertise to oversee various class levels (from Pee-Wee to Racing Team), direct the program staff, and ensure fleet maintenance.
Our season begins mid June and runs through mid August, 10 weeks. Sailing programs run mornings and afternoons 5-days per week from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm for ages 5-18. We have Adult private lessons and classes which also run occasionally on weekends during the summer.
Responsibilities:
- Welcome classes, ensure daily float / activity plan and safety of sail and power vessels.
- Ensure curriculum and lesson plans are executed, update lesson plans as needed.
- Manage summer staff schedule and coordinate staff meetings.
- Ensure adequate staffing for all programs based on safety and registration.
- Hands-on daily fleet maintenance and repairs
- Build strong relationships with parents and guardians by providing timely and open communication (written and verbal) about their children's well-being and development (this includes after program hours as necessary).
- Constant communication up and down to ensure safety, parts availability, timely resolution of any issue.
- Commitment to an active, hands-on, onsite 10 week job with the goal of a positive and fun sailing and learning experience for all students.
Please visit our website for further information about RHYCSS, http://RHYCSailingSchool.org
Competitive hourly salary commensurate with experience.
There are local housing options available, please enquire when you apply.