Sailing & Waterfront Programs Lead

American Youth Foundation

Grant Township (MI)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

The American Youth Foundation is seeking a Sailing Specialist to oversee sailing programming at the Miniwanca camp in Shelby, Michigan. You will teach sailing, supervise campers, and manage boating inventory while ensuring waterfront safety.

Live onsite during training and camp sessions with meals provided; you will serve as a lifeguard and collaborate with the waterfront team to deliver engaging activities for youth across ages.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 with at least one year of post-high school experience.
Lifeguard certification required; training can be arranged before staff training begins.
Demonstrated sailing experience and prior work with youth.
Strong organization, initiative, and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

Maintain health, safety, and wellbeing of campers under your care.
Lead sailing blocks, track attendance, and teach water safety and sailing skills.
Serve as a lifeguard for waterfront activities and assist other waterfront groups.
Inventory sailing supplies, reorder as needed, and keep the Boathouse orderly.
Create alternative plans for inclement weather and adapt activities accordingly.
Collaborate with staff to ensure camper-to-staff coverage and positive camper experiences.

Skills

Lifeguard cert

Sailing experience

Youth work

Attention to detail

Follow-through

Teaching skills

Leadership with youth

Safety/resilience

Job description

Live onsite during training and camp sessions with meals provided; you will serve as a lifeguard and collaborate with the waterfront team to deliver engaging activities for youth across ages.

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