Assistant Sailing Director

Risk Management & Safety

• Applies risk management, conflict resolution, and behavior management strategies.
• Effectively communicates behavioral and safety concerns to counselors, participants, and parents/guardians.
• Documents incidents and accidents and provides follow-up for reports.
• Facilitates communication between staff and parents/guardians regarding camper behavioral concerns.

Program Administration & Staff Support

• Assists in the administrative and operational oversight of UNH Community Sailing Centre staff.
• Participates in the interviewing, training, and evaluation of staff, including pre-camp training sessions.
• Implements program changes, including but not limited to staffing adjustments and inclement weather activities.
• Creates organizational systems to track camp attendance.

Equipment & Facility Management

• Maintains inventory of boats and center equipment.
• Forwards recommendations for purchases to Campus Recreation professional staff.
• Aids in general boat maintenance and upkeep of the fleet.

Customer Service & Professionalism

• Presents a professional appearance and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Develops and organizes daily activity rotations to enhance the participant experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two Year post-secondary education.
• Required Licenses & Certifications: USNH Protection of Minors, CPR, AED & First-Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Risk Management training.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong Supervision and Safety Awareness.
  • Knowledge of planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities while fostering a fun and inclusive environment.
  • Risk Management and Emergency Response Skills.
  • Effective Communication and Team Collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 1 American Canoe Association Certification.
• Customer Service Experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service, including communication with parents and guardians.
• Background in Recreation or Education.
• Coursework or a degree in recreation, education, adolescent development, or a related field.

Required Applicant Materials

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References.

Location

The University of New Hampshire is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains.

Salary Grade

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00