Do you have sailing experience and a desire to teach others? Join Cary's team at Bond Park as a Sailing Instructor!

This position will support the sailing program at Bond Park by providing instruction for a range of classes to include basic sailing technique, boat set-up, rescues, boat anatomy, and safety. Sailing Instructors will teach both group and individual classes for students of all ages.

This is a part-time, non-benefited, year-round position, up to 20 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours per year.  The schedule will include summer boating camps and monthly weekend programs.  Hours will vary depending upon class schedules. 

• Teaches sailing skills to individuals with varying comfort levels and previous experience;
• Maintains a safe and supportive learning environment;
• Communicates with staff, students, and parents in a professional manner;
• Engages program participants through demonstration and clear instruction;
• Develops age-appropriate lesson plans on various sailing topics and techniques;
• Leads, facilitates, and participates in on-land responsibilities for general upkeep of the boathouse during downtime.

Knowledge and understanding of the safety and fundamentals of sailing on flat water; excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with the public; physical ability to prepare craft for lessons, perform relevant skills, and perform rescues; ability to work outside in typical inclement weather, such as summer heat or rain showers; ability to engage with the public in a firm but tactful manner; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to acquire knowledge of policies, procedures and services of the facility, division and department.

Must be at least 16 years old.
Requires some experience teaching sailing in a group setting.
American Sailing Association certification preferred.
CPR and/or First Aid certification preferred (training provided)
Requires drug testing and a background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.