Sailing Instructor

Lakeside • Marblehead, OH

11h • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The sailing instructor is part of a fun, dynamic, hard-working team, responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the Lakeside Sailing Club sailing classes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sailing class instruction, private lessons, certification training & refresher classes, and special events such as sailing regattas and are responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the sailing facilities and grounds. Works as part of Waterfront Rental Staff, providing watercraft rentals and safety surveillance at the Waterfront

About Lakeside Chautauqua: Lakeside Chautauqua is a family destination that has pioneered the act of nurturing the mind, body and spirit for over 150 years. Conveniently located between Toledo and Cleveland on Lake Erie’s south shore, Lakeside offers a robust summer programming season packed with cultural, educational, spiritual and recreational opportunities. Within the one-square-mile community, you’ll find hundreds of unique Victorian cottages, a concert auditorium, arts center, historic waterfront hotel, movie theater, pool, tennis, sailing, shopping, dining and much more. For more information, visit lakesideohio.com/employment.

About Lakeside Sailing Center (LSC): The LSC, founded in 1977, originated because of an overall community desire to reintroduce the use of watercraft to our waterfront while offering established sailing skill certifications through the American Red Cross, now US Sailing. This educational program is essential to our community as it offers not only recreational choices but also provides a sound understanding of vessel water safety, while adding a deep sense of fulfillment to those who choose to take on such challenges such as achieving various sailing certifications. The involvement of our youth to adults is a symbol of community enjoyment and recreational challenge. We have grown to be one of the largest Sunfish fleets in the U.S. and have expanded to teaching on Opties, Lasers and an FJ sloop. Man-powered vessels are also part of our general waterfront usage. Along with classes, the LSC has rentals of the previously mentioned.

Requirements

• Must be certified in Basic Life Saving (CPR/First Aid/AED)
• Hold a US Sailing Instructor Certification or equivalent
• Safesport Certificate
• Ohio Boating Safety Education Certificate required
• Responsible High School student or graduate
• 2-3 years related experience or training

Responsibilities

• Support the mission of Lakeside Chautauqua and a culture of belonging at the Waterfront and Sailing Center.
• Teach Level I and Level II Sailing Lessons according to US Sailing requirements.
• Perform standardized rigging and sailing of Sunfish, FJ’s, OPTIS, and operate Kayaks and Paddleboards.
• Provide and reinforce all water and boating safety education to all watercraft operators.
• Provide Private lessons that are registered in Lakeside’s Registration system.
• Attend mandatory monthly in-service training. A minimum of 2 hours every 30 days of documented EAP, first aid and customer service scenarios with Sailing and Waterfront Staff, Safety and Security Services Waterfront Supervisor and Director of Recreation. Attend mandatory training from June 14 - June 20.
• Safely operate Chase Boat to communicate with participants about weather-related changes, provide rescue towing and sailing lesson instruction. Must be 18 years of age.
• Responsible for the supervision of sailing launch area during sailing lessons.
• Provides excellent customer service to ensure high quality experience, encourages repeat visitors and community participation in all waterfront programs and events.
• Conduct facility safety checklists prior to class.
• Effectively carry out Emergency Action Plan and skillfully respond to all first aid situations.
• Fill out detailed Incident Reports as needed.
• Communicate and enforce all weather and emergency related closures of sailing lessons with Waterfront Supervisor. If supervisor is unavailable, contact Safety and Security Department, and Director of Recreation.
• Assist program participants with launching, transporting and ensure that all watercrafts and equipment is stored correctly and safely daily.
• Ensures customer relations and satisfaction are of highest priority and work to resolve all related issues tactfully, effectively, in a timely manner.
• Maintain class sailing equipment, and watercraft fleet.
• Facilitate instruction to all that the waterfront remains an area for vessel use only, each participant has the correct size lifejacket and that each are familiar with our local rules that the participants wear their lifejackest throughout the entire water experience.
• Update and manage “Downtime Duties” checklist
• Other duties as assigned by Waterfront Supervisor or Director of Recreation

Benefits

• Employees are eligible for a season pass provided they work a minimum of 24 hours per week during the season; employees receiving Lakeside‑provided housing are required to work a minimum of 32 hours per week. Season passes are for employment use only and must be returned on the employee’s last day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED