Sailing Instructor - Seasonal

Chicago Park DistrictChicago, IL
7d$19

About The Position

Under supervision, facilitates sail training of Chicago Park District sailing programs, sailing teams, sailing club members and volunteers. Performs related duties as required

Requirements

  • Enrollment in a college or university supplemented by one to two years of sailing instruction or coaching experience; in addition, one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
  • Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized organization.
  • Applicants must have one or more of the following certifications at the time of hire or be able to achieve before classes begin: US SAILING Level 1 Small Boat Certification US SAILING Basic Keelboat Certification USGA Captain’s License with Sailing Endorsement
  • Good knowledge of sailing techniques, rigging, tuning, physics of sailing and navigation rules.
  • Knowledge of games, activities and drills used on the water to facilitate learning of sport specific skills.
  • Effective oral communications skills.
  • Ability to enforce safety rules.
  • Ability to exercise good and safe judgment.
  • Ability to work with individual adults or groups of individuals, children or groups of children and those with physical disabilities.

Nice To Haves

  • Therapeutic Recreation Assistant or Specialist (National Council for Therapeutic Certification), Adapted Aquatics Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, Special Olympics Sport Coach (various).

Responsibilities

  • Provides instruction and training to participants that may include special needs students, in the sport of sailing and other water safety techniques by implementing Sailing Center course curriculum.
  • Attends and assists in running Sailing Center events, regattas, races, and clinics as needed.
  • Assists in repairs, maintenance, program recordkeeping and updating senior sailing staff regarding class participants’ progress and any facility issues.
  • Adapts programs to reflect different levels of participant skill development and physical ability.
  • Enforces and promotes Sailing Center safety guidelines.
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