Race Committee

Scituate, MA

Scituate PHRF is looking for an individual to head up the race committee for the 2012 racing season. We sail on Wednesday nights from late May until late August. In September we switch to Sunday afternoons. If Fall Sundays are not an option we would still like to hear from you. Race Committee crew will be provided weekly to assist.

Candidates should have boating experience and preferably sailing / racing experience. Training will be provided.

Sailing Director

Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club

Full time position, as the Sailing Director (“SD”) at Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club. The SD will manage our sailing activities and interface with the club's team racing, one design fleets, junior programs, ladies sailing, phrf racers, dinghy sailors, cruising class, adult sailing and race committee.
We’re looking to hire a positive, energetic, team player who will work closely with the Fleet Captain (“FC”) of each of these respective groups to encourage increased participation, advance their skills on the water and continue to expand our national and international sailing footprint. The SD will work virtually all weekends in the sailing season and have responsibilities for managing the maintenance of club owned boats in conjunction with our full-service boatyard. In exchange for the hi-energy summer schedule, the position will allow for 8 weeks of paid leave in the winter/off-season.
Seawanhaka is one of the oldest sailing clubs in the US. Located on Centre Island in Oyster Bay, NY, the club has an illustrious sailing history dating back to 1871. Today Seawanhaka continues to run a growing first rate junior program and an internationally competitive team racing platform. The club's team racing and adult sailing programs are supported by a fleet of 12 club-owned Sonar class keelboats, in addition to the member owned One Design and PHRF boats.
The successful candidate will have a solid sailing resume, with experience ranging from Junior Dinghies to OD to ORC or equivalent, at the national level. In addition, we would expect the SD to demonstrate a strong sense of character, leadership and enthusiasm, as well as, excellent communication and technology skills.

Please submit all resumes and inquiries of interest addressed to Mark DeNatale at sailingmaster@seawanhaka.org.

Experienced Sailing Program Director / Business Administrator

Full time manager / director / program coordinator, available in New York metropolitan area, southwestern Connecticut and northern New Jersey vicinity

Experienced and qualified to provide “turnkey” management and direct areas including budget and finance, admissions/enrollment, sailing / racing event management, staff recruiting, program development and oversight, syllabus and training requirements, equipment, maintenance and program assets, as well as off-season planning and management.

Able to maintain high degree of coordination with stakeholders, coaching staff, enrollees, parents, Club members and associated program administrators
Experienced in building new programs and revitalizing older programs, maintaining income levels against expenses to achieve return
Genuinely interested in motivating and instilling passion in sailors of all ages to do their best, both on and off the water

Organize, manage and promote both adult and junior sailing instructional programs, regattas, fundraising and income generation.  Maintain excellent relationships with collegiate sailing team coaches throughout the NEISA, as well as sailing program directors at Clubs and recreational facilities throughout the northeast.

• Junior Sailing “evangelist”
• Licensed USCG merchant mariner
• High degree of knowledge and experience in one-design sailing and racing
• Degreed
• Fluent computer skills
• Knowledgeable of boat care, maintenance, and repair
• Certified American Red Cross First aid, AED and CPR
• Accomplished motivator / presenter in the highest ethical manner possible
• Many references available

Available to discuss your requirements and immediate needs

Atlantic Spars & Rigging

Annapolis, MD

Atlantic Spars & Rigging is looking for qualified riggers. We are a well established custom rigging & metal fabrication business with two locations. Come join a great professional team and grow with our company. Enjoy living in Annapolis on the Chesapeake Bay, which is one of the premeir sailing towns in the USA. We have the largest rigging shops in the area with all of the best equipment. We are looking for qualified riggers who are well organized, have a great working attitude to be rewarded with competitive wages, great benifits and a career position. Send resume.

Nyack Boat Club Junior Sailing

Summer 2012 Coaching Opportunities

Nyack Boat Club Junior Sailing, now entering it's 43rd season, presently has openings for 2 sailing coaches in our 420 and Opti divisions. Our training syllabus follows the guidelines of the JSA/LIS, as well as USSA and the USODA. We have two, four-week sessions, running from late June to mid August, with about 30 student sailors in each session.

Competitive Salaries // Free Housing

We offer competitive salaries and free housing. Applicants must have at least 2 to 3 seasons prior coaching / instructor experience and hold certifications for US Sailing Level 1, and Red Cross First Aid, AED & CPR. NBC is a racing club and routine host to USSA Junior Sailing Championships. The Nyack Boat Club Junior Sailing program is an exceptional opportunity for college team sailors to coach and instruct in a premier junior sailing program.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be certified at a minimum as a US SAILING Instructor (Level I Small Boat Sailing Instructor) and Red Cross certified in First Aid, AED and CPR.
• Should have prior experience in coaching and teaching sailing to youth sailors, both on and off the water.
• Candidates should have some college-level racing experience and be able to demonstrate a commitment to working as a team, fostering strong working relationships, and be supportive of the efforts of fellow coaches and instructors.
• Candidates should be an appropriate role model and leader, encouraging the highest levels of sportsmanship and behavior.
• Candidates will be responsible for developing daily lesson plans and to making full and constructive use of the time scheduled for practices.
• Candidates should be effective at encouraging participation and motivating sailors to a higher level of commitment at practices and regattas.
• Candidates must have at least 2 to 3 seasons coaching / instructor experience.

To learn more and receive an instructor’s application, please contact:

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club

Mid-Coast Maine

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, a 300 + member full service yacht club located in mid-coast Maine, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Adult Sailing Director for the 2012 sailing season.   The position includes: oversight and management of the various member Adult Sailing and Racing Programs including men’s sailing, ladies sailing, an active race series and special regattas, sailing clinics and related programs; oversight and management of the BHYC Adult Sailing School, a learn-to-sail program open to both club members and non-members; and active participation in Race Management assisting the Race Committee and club volunteers.  Program participants sail in both club owned J/22s and privately owned boats. 

Strong certifications and qualifications are desired.  Responsibilities include administrating, coaching and advising adult sailors and racers with different levels of experience, budget oversight, practice/training activities, regatta management, knowledge and instruction of Racing Rules through effective organization, interpersonal and communication skills. 

Additional information about Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club and it Adult Sailing and Racing Programs may be viewed on the club web site 

Please email a letter of application and resume to attn. Jim Matel or mail to the club manager, Jim Matel, at:  BHYC, P.O. Box 497, West Boothbay Harbor, ME 04575

Steppingstone Sailing School

Kings Point, New York

is looking for sailing/ racing instructors for the summer of 2012. Over the last few years, our program's goals have been focused towards teaching the students how to sail confidently. This summer, we are planning to orient our program more towards racing. Applications are available. Please mail them back care of the Sail School. Please email me if you have any questions.

Velocitek

Paia, HI

Sailing Program Director

The Corinthian Yacht Club
Marblehead, Ma

is currently taking applications for a qualified Sailing Program Director beginning immediately. The position is part-time year round, full time mid June through August.  Corinthian Yacht Club provides a fun and competitive junior sailing program for its sailors age 7 and up. The program has approximately 110 sailors and includes instruction in Optimists, Lasers and Sonars. Candidate must be a self-motivated, enthusiastic professional with excellent communication and teaching skills.

The Sailing Program Director will manage and coordinate program registration off season, schedule and supervise the daily activities of 8 Instructors and Jr. Instructors on and off the water during the season. The Sailing Director must have the ability to create and implement a structured curriculum with seasonal and weekly goals as well as help instructors develop daily lesson plans while maintaining a fun and safe teaching environment.  Must have previous sailing and coaching experience, Collegiate sailing experience a plus. Must have US Sailing level 1 certification as well as First Aid and CPR by the start of the 2012 program. Housing may be provided. Competitive pay based on experience.

 Expected time requirements for the position vary seasonally. September through January requires approximately 5 hours per week (offsite) answering e-mail, communicating with staff and planning for the next season. February through May requires 10+ hours per week (offsite) setting up the class schedule, mailing applications, handling registration, e-mailing parents, and establishing the seasonal staff. Mid June through August the position is full time Monday - Friday onsite at the Corinthian.

 Resume and cover letter should be sent or e-mailed to:
Corinthian Yacht Club
C/O Robert Hastings Jr.
1 Nahant St.
Marblehead, MA 01945

Sailing Director

Indian Harbor Yacht Club Greenwich CT

A club with a rich 130 year history of one design and blue water sailing, is looking for a Sailing Director to oversee the operation of all aspects of sailing. 
This is a year round position and involves a high degree of contact with both the adult and junior membership.  It is essential that the Sailing Director be genuinely interested in motivating members of all ages to sail to the best of their abilities.

Responsibilities:
Organize and run adult sailing programs as follows:  

• Championship events ( IHYC is hosting Ideal 18 North Americans in 2012);
• Focus on Sailing Program, Ideal 18 program with over 100 participants in related events; commissioning, maintaining and decommissioning Ideal 18 fleet  (8 boats);
• Adult sailing instruction (group and private);
• Fleet racing events (beginner and advanced);
• Match racing (intra and inter club events);
• Team Racing (intra inter club events);
• Working with junior sailing program ½ day per week in the summer;
• Liaising with other club sailing directors.

Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• This position includes health insurance benefits, annual bonus, lesson income and participation in club’s 401 (k) retirement plan as well as vacation time.

Qualifications Required:

• The ideal candidate should have at least US Sailing Level I instructor certification. 
• A high degree of knowledge and experience in dinghy sailing and racing.
• College degree is preferred.
• Should be competent in basic computer skills.
• Must be knowledgeable of boat care, maintenance, and repair.
• First aid and CPR training from the American Red Cross will be required upon employment.

Viper 640 Newsletter Publisher

The Class is looking to pay for a newsletter editor/writer to assemble/produce a bi-monthly (6 per year) newsletter.

Rondar Sailboats (builder of the Viper, 505, K6 and other sailboats) is also looking for someone to help on an occasional basis on North American PR.

Full description and contact information available at the following site.

Sailing Director

Pensacola Yacht Club

The Sailing Director oversees the operation of all aspects of sailing at Pensacola Yacht Club and will be responsible for the proper readiness of all of the Club’s fleets.  This job also involves a high degree of contact with both the adult and junior membership in a service management, educational, and consulting role.  It is essential that the Sailing Director be genuinely interested not only in motivating members of all ages to sail to the best of their abilities, but to do so in the highest ethical manner possible. Send resumes to JIm Warwick

 Jim Warwick

Sailing/Windsurfing Instructors Needed!

Positions available at busy sailing & windsurfing school in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Island Sol is located at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas where we introduce guests and locals to various watersports including sailing, windsurfing, stand up paddling, and kayaking. We are looking for qualified instructors for sailing and windsurfing to work the season (October/November 2011-August 2012) or part of the season (6 month minimum) in paradise.

Boats: Optimist Prams, Hobie Tandem Islands, Hobie Waves, and IC-24s (modified J-24s)

Must have one or more of the following US Sailing Instructor Certifications: Small Boat Sailing, Windsurfing, or Basic Keelboat or US Coast Guard Captains License 6-pac or higher license.

www.islandsol.net

Sales and Charter Coordinator

The Dinghy Locker @ Landfall

Stamford, CT

The Dinghy Locker @ Landfall is seeking an enthusiastic salesperson to help run our retail store in Stamford, CT and assist with numerous travel events across the country.  The Dinghy Locker @ Landfall has been expanding in the small sailboat market for three years in a strong sales and service environment – that always puts the customer first.  Candidates should enjoy spending time around kids and boats with significant travel.  The position is full time with hourly pay based on experience, excellent benefits and drastic discounts on sailing gear.  Please send resume/sailing resume, cover letter and three references to.

Candidate MUST:

• Be a hard worker and a friendly person.
• Be able to carry up to 75 lbs alone or 200 lbs with help.
• Have a strong knowledge of Opti, 420, Laser, and 29er sailing and rigging.
• Be able to work outside and under any weather conditions.
• Have a background in small boat racing and an ability to serve racing customers.
• Be able to use basic computer applications and systems for Microsoft.

Roxanne
203-487-0775 x17

Quantum Sails BVI

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Has a stable and long term position to fill. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to run our busy service and canvas loft. If you enjoy warm weather, great sailing and a small community feel then this job could be yours. Individual must be organized, must have good communicational skills and most of all must have a strong sail making back ground.

Jr Program Director

Alamitos Bay YC

• Year round, ages 7-18 Naples Sabot, Lasers, CFJ, C420
• Organize and supervise instructors, coaching, travel
• Provide Leadership
• Drive participation

Qualifications

• College degree
• experience
• Junior, high school, or college program experience
• US Sailing, CPR/First Aid certification
• Ability to interact with sailors, parents and YC membership
• Superior organizational and communication skills