Overview
Sailing Instructors assist with planning and implementing instruction and activities for GBSP classes. Instructors assist the Lead Sailing Instructor with lesson planning, staff development, class and activity scheduling, and teaching sailing classes. Instructors report directly to the Operations Manager, and are under the jurisdiction of the GBSP Board of Directors. Each Instructor, under the supervision of the Lead Sailing Instructor, is responsible each week for instruction and management of small, skills-based groups of up to 32 participants. Other responsibilities include assisting with: maintenance of program equipment, including GBSP owned sailboats and safety boats; assist with completing daily inspection check sheets, program set-up at the beginning of the season and clean-up at the end of season; ongoing inventory; and ensuring that all GBSP classes meet the highest health and safety standards.
This position is a summer position typically from June 1 - August 31. Scheduled start and end dates may change from time to time based on availability and class requests.
Expectations
Be a positive role model for the students, guests, instructors, and volunteers. Encourage the highest levels of sportsmanship and behavior. Generate enthusiasm and commitment to learning, while adhering to GBSP’s program goals and objectives, as established by the Executive Director. Demonstrate a high degree of maturity and sense of responsibility for the program.
Work Schedule: On a daily basis, scheduled throughout the summer season. Hours may vary between 8am and 9pm and may include weekend rotations. Time will be flexed around classes scheduled. Sailing Instructors must be on-site to implement programs, supervise participants and assist other staff.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any accommodations made will only be done so as to not compromise the safety of other staff and participants.
- 16 years of age or older
- Complete First Aid, CPR and AED certification
- Complete the Wisconsin DNR Boater Safety Course
- Complete US Sailing SafeSport training
- US Sailing Teaching and Coaching Fundamentals training
- Must attend GBSP Orientation and Training scheduled prior to the start of season
- Ability to work efficiently, independently and reliably
- Exhibit a mature, professional demeanor
- Ability to manage multiple challenges at the same time
- Pass the background check
- Drug testing required prior to employment