Summer Camp Counsellor

**Overview**
Collingwood Sailing Academy is seeking coaches and camp counsellors for the upcoming sailing season. Being a certified instructor is an asset but not mandatory. If you have sailing experience and or have a background in sport related coaching, please still apply. This role involves classroom instruction, on-water coaching, equipment maintenance, and contributing to the overall positive and fun experience of youth in the program.

**Responsibilities**
- **Classroom Management**: Prepare and organize lesson plans in advance, maintain cleanliness in all areas including classrooms and bathrooms, ensure all resources are neatly stored, and uphold SailCanada standards.
- **Workload Commitment**: Available to work 1 week prior to and after the school season, with a 40-hour work week scheduled from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
- **Dock Rigging**: Teach and enforce the importance of equipment care, secure boats properly, and supervise students on the dock ensuring they wear PFDs at all times.
- **On Water Coaching**: Prepare and execute sailing courses and drills, ensure safety and proper use of equipment, promote hydration, and healthy habits.
- **Dock De-Rigging**: Supervise and assist in the proper de-rigging and storage of equipment, ensuring students participate in clean-up efforts.
- **Evaluation and Feedback**: Conduct evaluations before water activities on Fridays, providing specific and constructive feedback to students.
- **General Duties**: Initiate games and activities for skill reinforcement, maintain cleanliness and organization, ensure availability of water and sunscreen, and model exemplary behavior.

**Skills**
- Certified Sailing Instructor, with a strong foundation in sailing skills and safety protocols.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to safety, with knowledge of emergency action plans and the ability to enforce safety precautions.
- Experience in classroom and on-water sailing instruction is preferred.
- Ability to manage and motivate students of various ages and skill levels.

Join our team and contribute to a memorable and fun sailing season at Collingwood Sailing Academy. We offer a supportive environment where you can share your passion for sailing while developing the skills and confidence of young sailors. If you are enthusiastic about sailing, committed to safety and education, and ready to take on a rewarding summer of teaching and sailing, we want to hear from you.

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 10 weeks

**Salary**: $18.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Collingwood, ON L9Y 0J7 (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Collingwood, ON L9Y 0J7: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-06
Expected start date: 2024-06-24