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Sailing Instructor Job Description
About the Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center (CSC)
Our mission is to encourage and celebrate the responsible use and long-term stewardship of Lake Champlain by fostering educational and recreational opportunities for all members of our community. The Community Sailing Center is unique. We are sailors, paddlers and recreation enthusiasts who share a deep passion for Lake Champlain because we live near and recreate in it regularly. We believe everyone deserves to play on, learn from and ultimately take care of Vermontâs greatest natural resource, Lake Champlain.
The CSC is located on the waterfront in Burlington, VT and has been operating for 20 years. As the only Community Sailing Center in the state the CSC offers a variety of programs for youth, adult, students, and the visiting sailing and paddling enthusiast. We also host several signature events each year bringing the community together to celebrate the Lake. CSCâs diverse programs range from recreational to racing, accommodating every sailor. Our fleet is composed of Oâpen Bics, Hartley 10s, Escapes, 420âs, Lasers, Sonars, Rhodes 19s, and Stand Up Paddleboards, kayaks and canoes.
Overview
In many cases, the Sailing Instructor will be the first contact that the student has with the Sailing Center. He/she, therefore, must be friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable of the rules, regulations, and operations of the Center. Instructors must be enthusiastic about the sport of sailing and seek to expose students (both youth and adult) to the fundamentals of sailing as well as the importance of the natural environment in which we sail.
Qualifications
1. Hold a current US Sailing Level 1 Small Boat Instructor certification at a minimum.
2. Up to date certifications in or willing to obtain: CPR & First Aid, CDC Concussion Training and SafeSport Training, VT State Boaterâs license or out of state equivalent (available online).
3. Motorboat driving experience; ability to operate a motorboat in all weather conditions.
4. Must have a passion for sailing, the environment and working with kids.
5. Must have a positive, enthusiastic and flexible attitude.
6. Must possess strong problem solving skills and an ability to adapt to changing program needs depending on weather, number of students, number of boats, etc.
7. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Responsibilities
The Sailing Instructor must be able:
1. Teach safety, boat handling and sailing theory to sailors of all ages in dinghies and keelboats who are beginning, intermediate or racing sailors.
2. Develop and implement lesson plans, new curriculum, and complete all required reports and evaluations.
3. Have empathy for the students and be able to adapt to their individual needs.
4. When scheduled, act as Race Committee during Center sponsored races.
5. On occasion, fulfill the duties of a Waterfront Coordinator. These duties include providing general and on-shore assistance to users and Sailing Instructors, executing the rental process, and completing additional administrative work as necessary.
6. Enforce all policies of the Center and maintain a safe learning environment for sailors.
7. Complete basic environmental activities with the students throughout the week (support provided).
8. Help to maintain and clean the docks, boats and grounds before and after class.
9. Communicate with parents, sailors, and other CSC staff and users effectively and with respect.
Dates of Employment
Applicants may apply for full-time or part-time positions for any number of the seasons listed below. Work during the spring and fall is limited â scheduling will depend heavily on the instructorâs availability and flexibility during program hours. Summer and fall employment offers the greatest opportunity for full-time work hours.
Spring: April 29 â June 9 (limited hours available, returning staff only)
Summer: June 10 â September 2
Fall: September 3 â October 11 (limited hours available)
