Job Title: Sailing Director/ Instructor
Job Type: Full time - seasonal
8-week program June 19, 2023 – August 19, 2023
JOB SUMMARY
The Lake Sunapee Yacht Club is currently searching for a talented individual and experienced sailor to manage and run our sailing program. This is your chance to be a part of a great sailing program on the shores of beautiful Lake Sunapee in Sunapee, NH and create an enjoyable sailing experience in racing, cruising and leisure sailing. The program hosts approximately 35-40 students ages 8 to 18, with additional opportunity for designing an adult lesson program. The Sailing Director/Instructor will be in charge of teaching both learn-to-sail and learn-to-race programs. (S)He will support one-design sailing at the club in our Sonar and Star fleets.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
POSITION INCLUDES:
WHO WE ARE
In 1902, about a dozen avid sailors founded Lake Sunapee Yacht Club. In 1924, Club members voted to purchase the current land and erect the present building. Membership ranged from 40 to 50 families. Today, the Club membership is over 400. The Club is a private family focused summer only club and offers sailing, tennis and swimming lessons. Numerous Club members race weekly with either The Lake Sunapee Star Fleet or The Lake Sunapee Cruising Fleet. The Club has hosted the 12th District Star Championships, the Sonar World Championship, the Western Hemisphere Star Regatta and annually hosts the Sunapee Star Open and the Junior Rig It Up Regatta. Our kitchen provides lunch daily during our season and serves a variety of dinners four nights a week.
The mission of the Club is to promote and advance interest in yachting and yacht racing and encourage legitimate sporting and social activities for the enjoyment of members and guests while supporting the preservation of the scenic beauty of Lake Sunapee and its water quality.
Job Type: Full time - seasonal
8-week program June 19, 2023 – August 19, 2023
JOB SUMMARY
The Lake Sunapee Yacht Club is currently searching for a talented individual and experienced sailor to manage and run our sailing program. This is your chance to be a part of a great sailing program on the shores of beautiful Lake Sunapee in Sunapee, NH and create an enjoyable sailing experience in racing, cruising and leisure sailing. The program hosts approximately 35-40 students ages 8 to 18, with additional opportunity for designing an adult lesson program. The Sailing Director/Instructor will be in charge of teaching both learn-to-sail and learn-to-race programs. (S)He will support one-design sailing at the club in our Sonar and Star fleets.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program planning
- Oversee all sailing lessons
- Conduct sailing lessons for juniors and adults
- Managing junior instructors and seamanship
- Manage racing in our Opti and 420 fleets
- Plan and coordinate our annual Junior Rig it Up Regatta
- Organize and attend specific off-the-lake events with students
QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide creative ideas for learning
- Previous sailing experience
- Current US Sailing Small Boat Level 1 Instructor Certification (or higher)
- SafeSport certification (recommended)
- Experience instructing juniors
- Knowledge of sailing safety
POSITION INCLUDES:
- Competitive Compensation
- Daily lunch
WHO WE ARE
In 1902, about a dozen avid sailors founded Lake Sunapee Yacht Club. In 1924, Club members voted to purchase the current land and erect the present building. Membership ranged from 40 to 50 families. Today, the Club membership is over 400. The Club is a private family focused summer only club and offers sailing, tennis and swimming lessons. Numerous Club members race weekly with either The Lake Sunapee Star Fleet or The Lake Sunapee Cruising Fleet. The Club has hosted the 12th District Star Championships, the Sonar World Championship, the Western Hemisphere Star Regatta and annually hosts the Sunapee Star Open and the Junior Rig It Up Regatta. Our kitchen provides lunch daily during our season and serves a variety of dinners four nights a week.
The mission of the Club is to promote and advance interest in yachting and yacht racing and encourage legitimate sporting and social activities for the enjoyment of members and guests while supporting the preservation of the scenic beauty of Lake Sunapee and its water quality.
