Assistant Sailing Director

Assistant Sailing Director – UNH Community Sailing Centre

The Assistant Sailing Director supports the Sailing Director in managing the daily operations of the UNH Community Sailing Centre. This role assists with staff supervision, program coordination, and risk management to ensure a safe and engaging experience for participants. In the Sailing Director’s absence, the Assistant Sailing Director serves as the primary point of contact for program staff and participants.

• Risk Management & Safety (50%) – Applies risk management, conflict resolution, and behavior management strategies. Communicates behavioral and safety concerns to counselors, participants, and parents/guardians; documents incidents and accidents; facilitates communication between staff and parents/guardians regarding camper behavioral concerns.
• Program Administration & Staff Support (30%) – Assists in the administrative and operational oversight of the Sailing Centre staff. Participates in interviewing, training, and evaluation of staff, including pre‑camp training sessions. Implements program changes, including staffing adjustments and inclement weather activities, and creates organizational systems to track camp attendance.
• Equipment & Facility Management (10%) – Maintains inventory of boats and center equipment, forwards recommendations for purchases to Campus Recreation professionals, and assists with general boat maintenance and fleet upkeep.
• Customer Service & Professionalism (10%) – Presents a professional appearance, maintains high standards of customer service, and develops and organizes daily activity rotations to enhance the participant experience.

• Two‑year post‑secondary education.
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check and Campus Recreation‑provided training: USNH Protection of Minors, CPR, AED & First‑Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Risk Management.
• Strong supervision and safety awareness, ability to maintain constant vigilance and ensure the safety and well‑being of youth participants.
• Program implementation and creativity, knowledge of planning and delivering age‑appropriate activities while fostering a fun and inclusive environment.
• Risk management and emergency response skills, familiarity with risk management procedures and ability to respond effectively to routine and emergency situations, including basic first aid.
• Effective communication and teamwork, strong interpersonal skills to communicate with participants, parents, and colleagues and to work collaboratively within a team.

• Level 1 American Canoe Association Certification.
• Customer service experience, demonstrated communication with parents and guardians.
• Background in recreation or education (coursework or degree in recreation, education, adolescent development, or a related field).

• Contact information for three professional references.

Durham, NH

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The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. We are committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.