Head Summer Sailing Instructor SUNY Maritime College

Responsibilities

• Prepare all sailing lessons (including plans for inclement weather)
• Teach beginner, intermediate, and learn-to-race sailing in dinghies (RS Quests, FJs, and 420s), keelboats (IC24s, J105), and catamarans (Hobie Waves) to 3rd9th grade campers/other program participants
• Serve as leader in all sailing activities and supervise all other Sailing Instructors
• Evaluate and adjust curriculum, lesson plans, and activities, as needed
• Be a mentor and role model for Sailing Instructors, Counselors, & Counselors in Training (CITs)
• Prepare, maintain, and properly clean and stow all equipment
• Aid with other summer programs at the Waterfront, including "Boogie Down to the Sound"

Requirements

• Superior sailing skills and teaching ability in dinghies and small keelboats
• Superior small powerboat handling skills
• Fun-loving, sense of adventure, team player, positive, can-do attitude
• Possession of and/or ability to obtain within 30 days of start date: US Sailing Level 1 Instructor Certification (or equivalent), US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification, US Sailing Reach curriculum, USCG Launch Tender License or higher, Lifeguard certification

Additional Information

Classification: FLSA non-exempt position that is eligible for overtime monies.
Budget Title: Technical Specialist (CSL)
Local Title: Head Summer Sailing Instructor
Compensation: $25/hr - $50/hr
40 hours weekly; lunch included
Possible dorm room housing available
Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when position is filled.
Tentative Schedule:
June 22: on-site camp training & orientation
June 29-August 7, 2026: camp (three 2-week sessions, Monday-Friday)
August 10 & 11, 2026: post-camp debrief & pack-up
Will be required to work one Saturday, date TBD, at "Boogie Down to the Sound" event

For those desiring additional information, please contact the Waterfront at waterfront@sunymaritime.edu.

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