Our boating season runs from May through mid-October. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Responsibilities include providing safe transportation to and from members’ moored vessels using the Club’s launches. Cleaning boats, fueling, assisting with tie-ups, assisting with boarding, etc. are also part of the responsibilities.

Rate of pay is $18-$20/hr certification reimbursed over 2 seasons (completion of 2 seasons worked)

Contact:Heather Sheehan, Waterfront Manager, Portland Yacht Club,

Cell:518-570-9115

EMAIL:waterfront.mgr@pycme.net

The PYC Junior program fosters a life-long love of the sport of sailing in a safe, educational, and fun environment

The Portland Yacht Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program is seeking Instructors who are both passionate about sailing and teaching younger sailors the skills necessary to be safe, comfortable, and competent sailors. Our program offers instruction for beginners through advanced sailors. There are positions available for adventure, race and non-race classes. Our fleet of over 50 boats includes Optis, 420s, J24 and Colgate 26. Our instructors must be responsible, dependable and maintain the highest level of safety awareness and professionalism within our program. Instructors are invited to participate in local J24, Etchells and PHRF racing as well as weekly dinghy racing.

Our program involves over 100 students, 10-12 staff members, 2-3 apprentice instructors and assorted volunteers.

Competitive salaries offered commensurate with experience and certifications.

Requirements

• Minimum: 16 years old.
• Minimum: current US SAILING CERTIFICATION, Level One
• Follow established curriculum and lesson plans with ability to add in own style and flair
• Ability to work with a wide range of student ages, aptitudes, abilities and maturity
• Experience in racing, race committee and regatta operation preferred but not necessary

The Portland Yacht Club located on beautiful Casco Bay in Falmouth, Maine is seeking an experienced Program Director for our Junior Sailing Program. The Portland Yacht Club’s Junior program fosters a life-long love of the sport of sailing in a safe, educational, and fun environment. The successful candidate will lead a team of 10 instructors as well as program volunteers as program participants progress from the ½ day pram program through optimists and 420s to Race team as well as our Adventure program on a Colgate 26. The Program Director will oversee safety, curriculum and quality of our program including program equipment. .

Primary Responsibilities

• Hiring a team of qualified coaches to fulfill PYC’s Junior program mission.
• Trains and supervises coaches to be effective instructors and leaders of students.
• Reviews current curricula and lesson plans and revises as necessary.
• Designs and works with coaches to develop safety and emergency-response programs based on best practices.
• Manages the program registration process; works with parents and coaches to determine the most appropriate placement for each participant’s sailing skills, experience, and attitudes.
• Plans for race Team participation in Regattas.
• Meets with Club Manager weekly to discuss progress.
• Recommends purchase of equipment to ensure PYC is offering a safe, high-quality program..

  Skills/Certifications
  

  • US Sailing Level 1 Certification (Level 3 preferred).
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Management and youth leadership experience.
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