Assistant Sailing Director

University System of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University System of New Hampshire seeks an engaged staff member for the UNH Community Sailing Centre in Durham. You will support risk management, safety, and youth supervision in waterfront activities, ensuring a positive participant experience.

Responsibilities include program administration, staff training, equipment management, and delivering organized daily activities while upholding high customer service standards and compliance with campus recreation policies.

Qualifications

• Two-year post-secondary education is required.
• Background check and Campus Recreation training required.
• CPR, AED & First-Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Risk Management training required.
• Background check for safety of youth programs and compliance with UNH policies.

Responsibilities

• Apply risk management, conflict resolution, and safety strategies.
• Communicate behavioral and safety concerns to counselors, participants, and guardians.
• Document incidents and follow up reports.
• Assist in administrative oversight and staff training at UNH Community Sailing Centre.

Skills

Strong Supervision & Safety

Waterfront Safety

Program Implementation

Communication & Teamwork

Education

Two Year Postsecondary Education

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Risk Management & Safety (50%)

• Applies risk management, conflict resolution, and behavior management strategies.
• Effectively communicates behavioral and safety concerns to counselors, participants, and parents/guardians.
• Documents incidents and accidents and provides follow-up for reports.
• Facilitates communication between staff and parents/guardians regarding camper behavioral concerns.

2. Program Administration & Staff Support (30%)

• Assists in the administrative and operational oversight of UNH Community Sailing Centre staff.
• Participates in the interviewing, training, and evaluation of staff, including pre-camp training sessions.
• Implements program changes, including but not limited to staffing adjustments and inclement weather activities.
• Creates organizational systems to track camp attendance.

3. Equipment & Facility Management (10%)

• Maintains inventory of boats and center equipment. Forwards recommendations for purchases to Campus Recreation professional staff.
• Assists with general boat maintenance and upkeep of the fleet.

4. Customer Service & Professionalism (10%)

• Presents a professional appearance and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Develops and organizes daily activity rotations to enhance the participant experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience

• Two Year post-secondary education.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Employment contingent of the successful completion of a background check and the following Campus Recreation provided training: USNH Protection of Minors, 'CPR, AED & First-Aid', Bloodborne Pathogens, and Risk Management training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong Supervision and Safety Awareness: Ability to maintain constant vigilance and ensure the safety and well-being of youth participants in waterfront settings.
• Program Implementation and Creativity: Knowledge of planning and delivering engaging, age- appropriate activities while fostering a fun and inclusive environment.
• Risk Management and Emergency Response Skills: Familiarity with risk management procedures, with the ability to respond effectively to routine and emergency situations, including administering
• basic first aid.
• Effective Communication and Team Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate
• effectively with participants, parents, and colleagues, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 1 American Canoe Association Certification.
• Customer Service Experience: Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service, including communication with parents and guardians.
• Background in Recreation or Education: Coursework or a degree in recreation, education, adolescent development, or a related field.

Required Applicant Materials

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Location

Durham

Salary Grade

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00