Junior Sailing Racing Coach

Norwalk Yacht Club in Norwalk, Connecticut is looking for junior sailing coaches for its nine-week summer programme. Coaches work under the Junior Sailing Director and coach young racing sailors on the water.

The role:

• Coach and instruct junior sailing and racing sailors
• Plan and follow lessons suited to each sailor's age, experience and skill level
• Teach boat handling, sail trim, racing rules, starting, tactics and strategy
• Prepare sailors for regattas and accompany them when assigned
• Promote safety, sportsmanship, teamwork and respect on and off the water
• Operate, maintain and store club boats, coach boats and equipment
• Report equipment damage, maintenance needs or safety concerns to the Sailing Director

What's on offer:

• $18.00–$22.00 per hour
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:15 PM with a lunch break, with extra hours possible for regattas and events

• US Sailing Small Boat Level 1 Instructor Certification
• First Aid and CPR certification
• CT Safe Boating Certificate
• US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling or equivalent approved by the club
• Proficiency in operating small powerboats