Washington Sailing Marina Boating Instructor

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Marina Boating Instructor - $17.00+/hour

This position pays $17.00-$19.50/hour.

JOB SUMMARY

Teach beginning and intermediate Kayaking, SUP and/or Sailing skills to customers and junior staff. Additional opportunities to lead small group informative tours on the lake/river on Kayak or SUP or teach SUP Yoga/Fit and Universal Access programs. Provide supervision of the water to ensure safe boating operations. Opportunity to assist with rentals, boating pass members and groups. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teach beginning and intermediate Kayaking, SUP and/or Sailing
• Lead and guide clients on an informative tour
• Teach SUP Yoga/Fit and Universal Access programs (depending on location and certifications)
• Assist customers
• Leading/teaching groups of adults and children
• Ensuring safety and supervision of on the water activities
• Manage the registrations and paperwork of designated programming
• Other duties as required
• Working weekend and holiday hours required

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Customer Service skills
• Intermediate knowledge of boating, such as sailing, kayaking, SUP, etc.
• At least one year teaching experience with at least one type of boating discipline such as sailing, kayaking, canoeing, etc. 

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS 

• One of the following will be required depending on the discipline you are teaching:
• American Canoe Association Level 1 (minimum) Certifications Kayak or SUP (can be trained by company upon hire)
• National Fitness Certification minimum AFAA or YOGA certification
• American Canoe Association Tour Guide Kayak or Stand Up Paddle
• US Sailing Level 1
• Driver's License
• Red Cross CPR , First Aid

PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

The work required is moderately physically demanding and requires a medium level of physical fitness. You will be required to do the following:

Activity                        Approximate %

Standing > 2 Hours         80%

Lifting > 20Lbs.              30%

Twisting                        10%

Kneeling                        10%

Swimming                       5%

Squatting                       10%

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.