Sailing Instructor
Contract Dates: June 27th – Aug 20th, 2010

Position Summary
With the assistance of a Counsellor and Assistant Counsellor, the Sailing Instructor plans and delivers Canadian Yachting Association White Sail I, II and III Youth Sailing Camps.

Position Duties
Maintain a high quality program demonstrating quality instruction and strong leadership:
Develop a course outline
Prepare all instructional aids
Coordinate ordering and distribution of CYA materials
Orient Counsellor and Assistant Counsellor to instructional standards
Keep Programme Technician informed of changes to course outline and to general flow of the programme
Provide supervision of Counsellor and Assistant Counsellor as required to maintain programme quality.
Communicate expectations through continual feedback throughout summer programmes.
Ensure all emergency procedures equipment is in small rescue craft at all times.
Demonstrate responsible leadership in determining if weather (wind conditions) allows a program to go onto the lake.

Maintain and repair sailing equipment:
Equipment is to be repaired and ready for use at the beginning of each sailing day.
Inform Programme Technician of any repairs and seek approval prior to incurring any expenses.

Complete all other duties as required.

Qualifications Required
18 years of age by commencement of camp programme
current Standard First Aid and CPR
CYA Green Sail Certification, registered for the current year
Pleasure Craft Operators Card
current National Lifeguard Service certification is an asset

Note
üOn site residence is a requirement of this position
üEvening and weekend work is a requirement
üHours of work will vary with registered programming, programme hours are usually 7:30am to 9:00pm
üAll successful candidates are required to submit a Criminal Reference Check and an Intervention Record Check from Alberta Children’s Services.

How To Apply…
Send your cover letter, resume and three references to:
Andy Merchant, Programme Technician
Box 313 Fallis, Alberta T0E 0V0
Fax: (780) 892-2888
Andy.merchant@ywcaofedmonton.org
www.ywcaofedmonton.org