Objective: To effectively manage the start up and ongoing operations of the Lakes Area Sailing School working with DLCCC Management and Lakes Area Sailing School Advisory Committee members.
Job Summary and Scope: This position is responsible for managing the start-up operational needs and ongoing operations of the Lakes Area Sailing School to prepare to launch the program the summer of 2025.
Key Duties and Tasks:
- Identify Equipment needs in collaboration with Advisory Committee and DLCCC management and coordinate ordering all necessary equipment and supplies for the school.
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Develop a sailing safety program for approval by DLCCC management and board of directors and implement this program as part of ongoing operations.
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In collaboration with DLCCC management, hire, train and supervise sailing school instructors and assistants.
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Provide Sailing lessons to students as part of the certified instructor staff.
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Prepare internal reports as needed for management and assist in setting and managing budgets.
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In collaboration with DLCCC management set pricing and implement program registration system through DLCCC registration process.
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Develop equipment maintenance program and insure that all equipment is properly maintained to insure safety and extend equipment duration.
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In collaboration with DLCCC marketing manager, develop and implement sailing school marketing plan.
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Collaborate with Advisory Committee to identify volunteer needs and opportunities and train volunteers.
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Support Advisory Committee members in fund raising activities as needed.
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Collaborate with other DLCCC program managers to identify opportunities for program integration.
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Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications:
- Certified Sailing Instructor with United States Sailing and minimum of 5 years of experience in sailing instruction.
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Supervisory and program management experience with a similar sailing program.
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Exceptional team work and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Position:
- Reports to the Fitness and Aquatics Program Director.
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Is a seasonal position with full time hours during active program months and part time as needed hours during off time for program maintenance and development.
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Non-typical office hours may be necessary (some weekends/evenings).
$25/hour
Learn, grow and play at the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center! Full fitness, aquatics and recreation facility with a giant, indoor play-land. 8-lane pool, track, courts, classes and a beautiful 800+ seat performing arts theatre, conference room and ballroom!
Pay: Starting at $25 / hour
Job Type: parttime
Education: High school degree
Work location: On-site
