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Lakes Area Sailing School Manager

Detroit Lakes, MN

Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center
51 - 200 employees
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$25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Objective: To effectively manage the start up and ongoing operations of the Lakes Area Sailing School working with DLCCC Management and Lakes Area Sailing School Advisory Committee members.

Job Summary and Scope: This position is responsible for managing the start-up operational needs and ongoing operations of the Lakes Area Sailing School to prepare to launch the program the summer of 2025.

Key Duties and Tasks:

  • Identify Equipment needs in collaboration with Advisory Committee and DLCCC management and coordinate ordering all necessary equipment and supplies for the school.
  • Develop a sailing safety program for approval by DLCCC management and board of directors and implement this program as part of ongoing operations.
  • In collaboration with DLCCC management, hire, train and supervise sailing school instructors and assistants.
  • Provide Sailing lessons to students as part of the certified instructor staff.
  • Prepare internal reports as needed for management and assist in setting and managing budgets.
  • In collaboration with DLCCC management set pricing and implement program registration system through DLCCC registration process.
  • Develop equipment maintenance program and insure that all equipment is properly maintained to insure safety and extend equipment duration.
  • In collaboration with DLCCC marketing manager, develop and implement sailing school marketing plan.
  • Collaborate with Advisory Committee to identify volunteer needs and opportunities and train volunteers.
  • Support Advisory Committee members in fund raising activities as needed.
  • Collaborate with other DLCCC program managers to identify opportunities for program integration.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Certified Sailing Instructor with United States Sailing and minimum of 5 years of experience in sailing instruction.
  • Supervisory and program management experience with a similar sailing program.
  • Exceptional team work and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Position:

  • Reports to the Fitness and Aquatics Program Director.
  • Is a seasonal position with full time hours during active program months and part time as needed hours during off time for program maintenance and development.
  • Non-typical office hours may be necessary  (some weekends/evenings).
Compensation:

$25/hour

Learn, grow and play at the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center! Full fitness, aquatics and recreation facility with a giant, indoor play-land. 8-lane pool, track, courts, classes and a beautiful 800+ seat performing arts theatre, conference room and ballroom!