Overview:

Responsible for the safe and professional instruction of all sailing lessons, American Sailing Association Basic Keelboat Courses as well as sailing tours.         

Responsible to:

Marina Director, Operations Managers and Sailing School Coordinator, Sailing School Lead

Qualifications:

• Previous professional sailing instruction, with a proven ability to demonstrate superior boat handling, docking practices and sailing techniques required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some continued education preferred.
• Ability to be trained as an ASA instructor. ASA Instructor certification preferred. 
• Local sailing experience preferred.
• Must be a strong swimmer.
• Good working knowledge of both powerboat and sailboat operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, office equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard safety precautions both on and off the water.
• Current Red Cross CPR/AED certification. Annual training provided.
• Previous experience in marina operations and/or marina use.
• Ability to communicate with team via a two-way radio professionally.
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills and an ability to adapt to changing program needs due to weather, number of students, number of boats, etc.
• Ability to forecast daily weather patterns and make prudent, safe decisions in changing weather conditions. 
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of sailing and an ability to communicate them in a positive and understandable manner.
• Must be able to use a two-way radio and communicate professionally.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Administer Basic Keelboat exams and submit testing paperwork to ASA for certification.
• Provide post-course follow-up with students to ensure certifications were received and the student had a positive experience with the Dillon Marina Sailing School.
• Conduct sailing lessons, sailing tours and assist with any other boat tours as needed.
• Must be able to teach safety, boat handling and sailing theory aboard a variety of sailboats to beginner, intermediate and advanced sailors. 
• Follow a lesson plan for individual students enrolled in general sailing lessons. Adhere to all ASA course structures and requirements for Basic Keelboat courses.
• Responsible for notifying students of any changes in class times, postponements due to weather conditions and make-up dates. 
• Maintain and manage accurate records of student booking requests, reservations and attendance hours, and schedule make up days and time as needed.
• Provide maintenance and care for marina sailboat fleet, docks and facilities. Provide maintenance records as needed.
• Provide support to all other marina departments as needed and as assigned by marina management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Activities:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside-weather conditions. The individual is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles.
• While performing the duties of this job, the individual is required to stand or sit; walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The individual is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The individual must occasionally lift and/or move 30+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  This individual must be able to hear and communicate proficiently in the English language.
• The noise level in the field is moderate to loud. 

Equipment Used:

Motorized vehicles and equipment, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, mobile radio, phone, computer, calculator, and copy/fax machine. 

Selection Guidelines:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Position open until filled.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt