Sailing Camp Instructor

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit to strengthen the community.

• Commits to the Y’s mission, vision and values to promote healthy living, social responsibility and youth development.
• Works with supervisor to create and implement procedures and/or programs and/or curriculums.
• Works with program participants and volunteers to plan for and deliver safe, quality programming while adhering to all standards.
• Assists supervisor in creating a welcoming and positive atmosphere where campers feel supported as they develop confidence, teamwork and problem-solving skills through sailing and other waterfront activities.
• Supervises and actively engages with participants with a patient and kind demeanor, fostering appropriate behavior management, and embracing working with youth in quick-to-change environments.
• Promptly shares any camper related concerns or behavioral issues with supervisor to ensure participants wellbeing.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants and connects participants to the Y.
• Regularly checks all sailing camp equipment and facilities and ensures they are safe and working properly. Reports any issues, maintenance or repair needs to supervisor immediately.
• As a Mandated Reporter, recognizes signs of abuse or neglect and reports to supervisor and the appropriate authorities.

• Performs other tasks and projects assigned.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, run, push, pull, bend, lift, and swim.
• The employee is also required to use hands and fingers to operate a standard computer keyboard or tablet; use a computer, mouse, printer and copier; operate and move program equipment; and speak and hear using a telephone.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee will lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• The employee must have the ability to withstand drastic changes in temperature and weather and have strong balance to be able to maneuver around docks and boats.

• Work is performed in various areas including, but not limited to, small indoor area, grassy area adjacent to a parking lot and in a working harbor with public docks and floats.
• Work is occasionally stressful and requires ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and successfully cope with the pressures which are related to the position.
• The campus facility is open early mornings, evenings and weekends and the job may require attendance outside of regular business hours (9am – 5pm).
• The noise level can be all volumes.

• CPR and First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Team player, with superb interpersonal skills. An ability to work with co-workers and the public in a positive and friendly manner and resolve conflicts as needed.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, work independently and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• Strong swimming skills with knowledge of sail boats and water safety.
• 15+ years old.

• High School degree or GED or working towards completion of high school.

• The health and wellness of our staff is paramount, so we foster a culture of healthy living amongst our team and offer a Y membership and program discounts.