Osterville, MA- This posting is for the Wianno Senior Instructor position that will contribute to the backbone of their learn to sail program! Senior instructors, in teams, are responsible for leading and managing the Junior Program sailing classes. They will also teach novices the building blocks of sailing in a fun, engaging, dynamic environment. Additionally, coaches will often sail in boats with students. The general schedule will run from 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday, with some evening commitments as needed.
Specific expectations include:
- Create and implement a curriculum to develop sailors within the WYC program
- Develop sailors in terms of boat handling, speed and tactics
- Develop appropriate lesson plans based on student needs and the weather of the day
- Design and manage fun, engaging classes
- Design class goals while managing the individual needs of your students
- Be role a model, encouraging sportsmanship, seamanship and enthusiasm
- Communicate clearly and consistently with sailors, parents, fellow instructors, the assistant coach and the club manager about class objectives, issues, and daily experiences
- This will include weekly newsletters about your class and your students’ exeperiences
- Work closely and collaboratively with fellow coaches to ensure efficient program operations
- Ensure that boats are properly maintained and remain in seamanlike conditions at all times
- Ensure that coach boats are properly maintained and remain in clean seamanlike conditions at all times
- Solicit feedback from staff, sailors and parents on class direction and course correct as necessary
For more information on how to apply, visit Sail1Design’s job board here.
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