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The UNH Community Sailing Centre seeks one FJ/420 Instructor and four Bug/RS Tera/Opti instructors. The UNH Community Sailing Centre is located at the UNH Sailing Centre in Barrington, NH. Classes are structured in separate one-week sessions. The UNH Community Sailing Centre's well-designed curriculum guides instructors while offering opportunities for innovation in instruction.

Duties/Responsibilities

Safety & Supervision (60%)

• Supervise and mentor youth sailors, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.

• Conduct daily safety briefings and debriefs to enhance participant learning and reinforce key concepts.

• Operate boats safely for instruction, supervision, and emergency response.

• Set a positive example through professional conduct, respectful language, and adherence to the Corinthian spirit of sailing.

Instruction & Lesson Delivery (25%)

• Provide instruction in one-design dinghy sailing, focusing on skill development, safety, and sportsmanship.

• Deliver engaging, structured lessons based on the UNH Community Sailing Centre curriculum while incorporating creative teaching methods.

• Demonstrate and teach proficient boat-handling skills for FJ/420s and/or Bugs/RS Teras/Optis.

• Plan and organize lessons, adapting to varying skill levels and learning styles.

Communication & Participant Engagement (10%)

• Communicate effectively with parents and participants to provide progress updates and address concerns.

• Foster a fun, inclusive, and educational atmosphere that encourages youth sailors to develop confidence and a passion for sailing.

Equipment Maintenance & Setup (5%)

• Perform routine maintenance, rigging, and minor repairs on boats and equipment to ensure functionality and safety.

• Assist with setup and breakdown of sailing equipment each day.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma

• Employment contingent of the successful completion of a background check and the following Campus Recreation provided training: USNH Protection of Minors, 'CPR, AED & First-Aid', Bloodborne Pathogens, and Risk Management training.

• Strong Supervision and Safety Awareness: Ability to maintain constant vigilance and ensure the safety and well-being of youth participants in waterfront settings.

• Program Implementation and Creativity: Knowledge of planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities while fostering a fun and inclusive environment.

• Risk Management and Emergency Response Skills: Familiarity with risk management procedures, with the ability to respond effectively to routine and emergency situations, including administering basic first aid.

• Effective Communication and Team Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with participants, parents, and colleagues, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

Compensation Pay Range

$18.00/Hour

The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

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