JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Junior Sailing Program Director

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Report to Junior Fleet Chairman , Fleet Captain And General Manager

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Year-Round Coaches and Summer Staff

TIME REQUIREMENTS: 40 Hours/week plus weekends as required

BENEFITS: Medical/Dental and Life Insurance.

STATEMENTS OF DUTIES: Junior Program Director oversees operation of all aspects of the Junior Sailing Program including: development and maintenance of facilities, selecting and management of seasonal and year-round staff, accounting, budgeting, calendar scheduling and coordination, promotion and participation in-club events (sailing and fund-raising), promotion and coordination of all out-of-club events, preparation of material for club magazine, coach at events as required. This position also requires the knowledge and use of word processing equipment, data bases and spread sheets, copiers, etc. All duties associated with general office functions. This job also involves a high degree of contact with both adult and junior membership in a service, management, consulting, and disciplinarian format.

MAJOR DUTIES: · Selection, Orientation, and Supervision of staff. · Billing and collection of fees for programs and boat use. · Preparation, scheduling, distribution, and facilitation of annual calendar · Develop safe, relevant, and equitable policies and guidelines for the behavior and participation of member and non-member juniors, parent and seasonal staff. · Publication, promotion, and facilitation of participation in out-of-area Junior sailing events · Attend monthly meetings of the Junior Fleet Committee and report on recent and upcoming events. · Plan program material (capital) requirements for future · Organize, maintain, and improve program capital and operating equipment, grounds, storage facilities, in a safe manner. · Provide written material and photos for club newsletter. · Prepare budget for regular program operation · Develop safe, timely, and relevant material to be used as curriculum for sailing program.

EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: First Aid, CPR, US Sailing Level One and Level Two Dinghy Instructor Certification. Lifeguard from the American Red Cross is optional but recommended.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum two years teaching sailing at a club with a recognized Junior Sailing Program preferred. Minimum two years experience directing similar programs or working in industry related field.

OTHER: Should have minimum basic knowledge of fiberglass hull and sail repair, power tool operation, outboard motor operation and trouble shooting. Should be familiar with chemicals, resins, and solvents relevant to the care and maintenance of boats and their safe application and storage. Should have a thorough knowledge of, and experience in dinghy sailing and racing. Should be able to operate a personal computer and have knowledge of various software programs.