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Cal Adventures | Sailing
Thank you for your interest in a job with Cal Adventures! We are always looking for enthusiastic applicants who want to join our team. Should you have any questions please call (510) 642-4000 or send an email to Brad King, Director or Cal Adventures at bking@berkeley.edu. We love to talk to prospective staff.
Job Description
The Cal Adventures Sailing Program operates from the Berkeley Marina at the UC Aquatic Center. Classes occur on weekends from March-November and occasional classes or custom events occur midweek.
- Instruct Adult Sailing courses as scheduled by the Community Programs Manager
- Instruct private lessons as requested by students
- Instruct sailing custom events as scheduled by Community Programs Manager
- Assist in the revision and development of curriculum on file for instructors
- Ensure student and staff paperwork is being filled out in accordance to class policy
- Demonstrate safety assurance and control when on the water and in the classroom
- Periodic equipment inspections and minor repairs
- Enforce equipment organization and care among sailing staff, renters and students
- Facilitate the increase of knowledge about the natural environment, experiential education practices, group dynamic, weather and equipment care
- Man the rescue boat during class for ease of access to students in separate vessels
- Serve as a representative of Cal Adventures to participants
- Assist in updating Cal Adventures managers on specific site conditions and hazards
- Attend required trainings for sailing staff
- Other projects as assigned
Minimum Skill Requirements
- High level of experience and comfort level in high wind dinghy sailing and sailing instruction
- Experience leading sailing classes for both adults and youth
- Familiarity with San Francisco Bay and the South Sailing Basin at the Berkeley Marina
- Demonstrated experience serving in a leadership role
- CPR and First Aid - or the ability to attain these certifications by the first day of employment.
- Well organized, self motivated, enthusiastic, and mature individual
Preferred Skills
- Competence, experience and skill with the use of small motor boats as teaching aids and rescue craft
- US Sailing Instructor Certification or equivalent
- Motor boat safety certification
- Experience with a cash register
- Experience in kayaking, rafting, windsurfing or teambuilding
Benefits
- Pay rate designated at hiring
- Pro purchase deals
- Access to the Recreational Sports Facility at UC Berkeley
- Substantial discount on other Cal Adventures courses or trainings
- Free outdoor equipment rental at UCAC
How To Apply
Please send a resume outlining relevant outdoor experience, certifications and education. Only one resume is needed even if you are interested in more than one position.
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