Lexington Club House
Sailing Instructor-Seasonal
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Sailing Instructor
Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, the Sailing Instructor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising sailing classes and summer youth sailing camps. Sailing Instructor should have previous experience racing small boats or experience teaching youth sailing.
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Closing Date: Until Filled
# of Positions: Several
Employment Type: SEASONAL, SHORT-TERM, EXTRA-DUTY, PART-TIME
Hourly Rate: $25.63 (less than 3 years exp) to $35.88/hour (3 or more years of verified paid work exp)
Season: Weekends Mid April through June 7, Everyday beginning June 8 through August 10, Weekends August 15 through Mid-October
MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD AT TIME OF HIRE
Submit The Following Items
- Resume (3 pages Max)
- Cover letter
- Application Online
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Includes the following but not limited to:
- Develop daily lesson plans making full and constructive use of scheduled program times, combining classroom and on-the-water lessons or activities
- Instruct a class of youth sailors with ability levels ranging from beginner to advanced
- Assist sailors in setting goals with a focus on progress and improvement
- Encourage participation and motivate sailors to a high level of commitment
- Physically assist sailors in launching, rigging and storing boats
- Drive an outboard motorboat to recover capsized or grounded vessels
- Facilitate minor repairs and daily maintenance as needed
- Perform seamanship tasks to include keeping boats, equipment, and storage facility clean and organized.
- Evaluate and document progress/improvement in sailing skills of class participant
- Maintain ongoing communication with participants, parents, staff and supervisor, demonstrating a sense of maturity and responsibility for the program
- Act as an appropriate role model and encourage the highest levels of sportsmanlike behavior.
- Take responsibility for ensuring a safe, organized, and educational environment.
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Supervisory Responsibilities
The Sailing Instructor does not have supervisory responsibilities over employees; however, they may be asked to supervise patrons.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The 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.
Education and/or Experience
At least 1-2 years prior coaching experience with youth sailors and past participation in youth or high school programs.
Language Skills
Ability to write short correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to children, parents and community members and other employees of the organization.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Fingerprint and TB clearance are a condition of employment and must be obtained prior to start date. Boating Safety/CPR/First Aid certification, preferred. Mandated Safety Trainings completed within 15 days of hire date.
Conditions of Employment
Upon offer of a position, LGS Recreation staff must obtain fingerprint and TB clearances. Any mandatory trainings required for the position must be completed within 15 days of employment.
Must have own transportation
Computer Skills
Basic computer skills.
Other Skills And Abilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; run; squat; lift; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands over head and use arms; stretch; talk and hear.
- Must be able to safely push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to comfortably work aboard boats
- Must be able to swim and tread water for several minutes Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Facilities may be noisy with very dynamic movements
- Individual is frequently exposed to natural weather conditions that may vary from extreme sun to cold, wet rainy and windy conditions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of this position. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek assistance as required. Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization’s services (may include: visitors, employees and other community members).
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