Sailing Instructor - Seasonal

Chicago Park District • Chicago, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed