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Sailing Instructor - Seasonal
part-time•Chicago
About this role
Title: Sailing Instructor (S) Level: 3507
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:
Under supervision, facilitates sail training of Chicago Park District sailing programs, sailing teams, sailing club members and volunteers. Performs related duties as required
EXAMPLES OF DUTES:
- Provides instruction and training to participants that may include special needs students, in the sport of sailing and other water safety techniques by implementing Sailing Center course curriculum.
- Attends and assists in running Sailing Center events, regattas, races, and clinics as needed.
- Assists in repairs, maintenance, program recordkeeping and updating senior sailing staff regarding class participants’ progress and any facility issues.
- Adapts programs to reflect different levels of participant skill development and physical ability.
- Enforces and promotes Sailing Center safety guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience:
Enrollment in a college or university supplemented by one to two years of sailing instruction or coaching experience; in addition, one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
Certification Requirements:
Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized organization.
Applicants must have one or more of the following certifications at the time of hire or be able to achieve before classes begin:
US SAILING Level 1 Small Boat Certification
US SAILING Basic Keelboat Certification
USGA Captain’s License with Sailing Endorsement
Preferred Certification:
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant or Specialist (National Council for Therapeutic Certification), Adapted Aquatics Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, Special Olympics Sport Coach (various).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Good knowledge of sailing techniques, rigging, tuning, physics of sailing and navigation rules. Knowledge of games, activities and drills used on the water to facilitate learning of sport specific skills. Effective oral communications skills. Ability to enforce safety rules. Ability to exercise good and safe judgment. Ability to work with individual adults or groups of individuals, children or groups of children and those with physical disabilities.
Union: SEIU-Local 73 EEO: Para-Professional EEO: Non-Exempt
RATE OF PAY: $18.77 per hour
What you'll do
- The Sailing Instructor provides instruction and training in sailing and water safety techniques to participants, including those with special needs. They also assist in running events and maintaining program records.
About Chicago Park District
The Chicago Park District owns more than 8,700 acres of green space, making it the largest municipal park manager in the nation. The Chicago Park District’s 597 parks offer thousands of sports and physical activities as well as cultural and environmental programs for youth, adults, and seniors. The Chicago Park District is also responsible for 26 indoor pools, 51 outdoor pools, and 26 miles of lakefront including 23 swimming beaches plus one inland beach. From canoeing to batting cages to arts and crafts, there is never a shortage of activities to participate in Chicago’s parks.
The Chicago Park District oversees the Garfield Park and Lincoln Park conservatories, two tropical paradises within the city that house thousands of rare and exotic plants. Popular attractions that fall under the management of the Chicago Park District include the Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain. Proudly referred to as Chicago's front yard, Grant Park is among the city's loveliest and most prominent parks. Ten world-class museums are located on Chicago Park District property.
On October 14, 2014 the Chicago Park District received the 2014 National Gold Medal Award
for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. This award is presented by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
The Chicago Park District's mission is:
- To enhance the quality of life in Chicago by becoming the leading provider of recreation and leisure opportunities
- To provide safe, inviting and beautifully maintained parks and facilities
- To create a customer-focused and responsive park system
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