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Plymouth Yacht Club
34 Union Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
United States
Industry
Education
Job Start Date
6/19/2023
Job End Date
8/23/2023
Application Closing Date
6/1/2023
Manages Others
Yes
Experience Required
Yes
Degree Required
No
Housing Provided
No
Pay
From $12,000 To $14,000
Per Year    
Employment Type
Summer Only
Work Schedule
Summer Only
Travel
Some Travel
Job Description

 
PLYMOUTH YACHT CLUB

SAILING PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Seasonal position: *$12K -$14K for 9.25 weeks

Position Description:

Plymouth Yacht Club is seeking a Program Director to oversee the everyday operation of our summer Sailing Programs for both Juniors and Adults. A historic club founded in 1890, PYC boasts a large waterfront facility, including a separate Junior Clubhouse and float system. During our 8-week season we enroll over 150 junior students, while Adults have weekly race nights, lessons and recreational sailing.

 

Our Junior program offers affordable, inclusive courses designed to let young sailors develop their skills, either for recreational sailing or for racing/ competition. Our sailing fleet includes about 40 boats (Prams, Optis, Club 420s and RS Quests), and both sailors and instructors assist in the care and repair of these boats.

 

Our Program Director would report directly to both the Sailing Committee and the PYC Club Manager. The Program Director oversees all Sailing staff and will review them at season-end. During the season the Program Director supervises / guides instructors in the implementation of the curriculum, provide on-shore assistance with classes, and helps on the water when necessary. Especially before start of the program, the Program Director will help manage registrations and design/finalize lesson plans.

 

The Program Director serves as the primary contact and resource for parents, students, instructors, PYC Waterfront staff, the Sailing Committee and the HarborMaster’s office. These relationships are important, as our program relies heavily on the efforts of these people for many of our operations and events. It is important for the Program Director to understand and enjoy children and teens, promoting an environment built on fun, safety and learning.

 

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of: US Sailing Level 1 certification, 3 years sailing instructor experience and 1+ years experience directing children’s programing. Also must have valid CPR & First Aid certification.

 

Bonus 1: We complimentarily offer the CPR and First aid certification course a week prior to our Program start.

Bonus 2: We will refund 1/2 the fee for your 2023 US Sailing Level 1 or Level 2 course, upon completion of your employment end of season…AND 1/2 if you return to work with us again in 2024.

 

Note: Extra hours are available for coaching Adult Lessons.

 
 Learn more about our Club and job opportunities: Plymouth Yacht Club
Job Requirements
Specific Job Duties:

* Refine and implement both the course curriculum and racing schedule
* Manage lesson registrations and student medical forms
* Facilitate the placement of students in appropriate lessons
* Perform all necessary administrative and on-the-water duties
* Organize special race events (PYC Invitational Jr. Regatta, Great Race, Commodore’s Cup, etc.)
* Manage and supervise sailing instructor staff, including creating weekly staff schedules
* Ensure staff members are properly using coach boats and maintaining fleet
* Hold instructor orientation and/or training prior to start of Sailing Program
* Hold weekly sailing instructor staff meetings
* Provide individual staff performance evaluations
* Coordinate PYC Jr. Regatta registration, participation, and logistics
* Address any behavioral issues with students and/or staff
* Select and coordinate Race teams attendance at Away Regattas (includes coordinating transport of boats and organizing parent volunteers)
* Communicate with parents via phone, email and text updates, including weekly summary letter
* Manage maintenance of PYC Junior Clubhouse and storage areas
* Report boat/equipment maintenance issues to designated PYC personnel
* Attend specific Program events and dinners (3 during season)
* Organize, attend and run the pre-season Parent Orientation

Time Expectations

The Program Director is expected to work full-time (at least 40 hours per week) Monday through Friday from 0800-1200 and 1300-1700 for the eight (8) week season (6/26/23 thru 8/18/23). Additionally the Program Director will work 30 hours in the 2 weeks prior to the season start to prepare equipment, the clubhouse, Orientation etc. Similarly, the Program Director will work 20 hours in the week after the end of the season on closing tasks.

The Program Director is expected to be the first Sailing Program staff member to arrive and the last to leave each weekday. In addition, the Program Director is expected to attend the Sailing Program “Take out” and “Put Away” days (and coordinate staff, student and parental participation at these events).

For further information, please contact Robin Gaynor at: robin_gaynor@yahoo.com.

* Salary rate will be offered based upon candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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Plymouth Yacht Club
Robin Gaynor
34 Union Street
Plymouth MA 02360
United States

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