Interested applicants should contact us via email at jobs@hudsonsailing.org. Please put the position you are applying for in the subject line, and include a relevant resume and cover letter detailing your interest in the position.
About HRCS
Founded in 2008, Hudson River Community Sailing partners with public schools to offer credit-bearing afterschool programming, internships, mentoring, and college readiness. Our youth development platform uses sailing, boat operation, and boat building to further academic skills and instill the qualities of character necessary for college and career success. HRCS also serves the broader community through affordable marine education and recreation for individuals, groups, schools, businesses, and families. HRCS is a US Sailing School, and offers basic keelboat and other courses from April through October
Working at HRCS
Your work will truly improve the lives of New Yorkers as you help us achieve our mission.
There is a strong sense of community amongst staff, students, and members. We believe learning happens best when people feel safe, comfortable, and part of something great.
We have the best educators in NYC, and are committed to staff development and growth.
Interested applicants please email a relevant resume and cover letter detailing your interest to jobs@hudsonsailing.org. Please put the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Boatbuilding Coordinator (Part-Time)
Background
Hudson River Community Sailing (HRCS) is an established and growing experiential education organization that uses sailing as a platform to teach leadership and STEM to underserved NYC public school students. Through our dual mission, we develop academic success and leadership in NYC youth and provide maritime education to the city at large. We work in partnership with public schools to teach students math, science, and leadership through sailing and boatbuilding. HRCS serves the broader community through a community sailing school that provides sailing lessons and a membership program.
Reports to - Youth Program Director
Summary
The coordinator is a hands-on educator who can coordinate day-to-day programming, coach, teach, and solve educational and logistical problems to ensure that our programs provide strong facilitation and content. The ideal candidate has sailing, boatbuilding, and youth development experience and enjoys teaching sailing and STEM concepts through close student engagement in a small class setting.
Schedule
The role shifts from sailing with the youth program September through October to boatbuilding programming within our partner high schools from November through April. The position requires 16 - 20 hours per week. The program follows the NYC Department of Education school year calendar.
Responsibilities
Manage and instruct winter boatbuilding as part of the Sailing by Numbers program, the 1st year of our Sail Academy high school afterschool program, including:
- Basic woodworking and boat building skills necessary for the construction of plywood pram
- Lesson planning and curriculum implementation
- Manage inventory and order supplies and equipment
- Train and supervise volunteers assisting with the program
- Brief volunteers on their roles and responsibilities and provide consistent feedback on their performance
- Logistical support for boat blessing and launch event in early May
- Other administrative duties as required
Qualifications
- US Sailing Basic Keelboat certified, preferred
- Youth development or program development experience, preferably with students of diverse backgrounds
- Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends when necessary
Compensation: $24 - $32 per hour, commensurate with experience and certifications
To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@hudsonsailing.org with the subject line: ‘Boatbuilding Coordinator’
HRCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Sailing Instructor
Responsibilities
- DURATION & SEASONALITY - Work is available weekdays and weekends ranging from 5-40 hours based on season, your availability, and position.
- TRAINING - Training is mandatory and paid.
- BOAT TYPE & GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION - Sailing occurs on J/24s and J/80s in New York Harbor - an active, working waterfront with considerable commercial traffic (ferries, barges, etc), and strong tidal currents. We sail out of Pier 66 and Dyckman Street Marina.
- YOUTH PROGRAMS - In the Spring (April through June) and Fall (September through November) we run an accredited after school program teaching the math and science behind sailing. In July and August we run a 5 day sailing camp with STEM elements. Positions are Mon-Fri 15-40 hours per week.
- ADULT PROGRAMS - In Spring, Summer, and Fall, adult programs include Lessons, Excursions, and Corporate/Group events. Positions are 4-40 hours per week, including weekends and evenings.
Required Skills
- Proficient sailor
- Experience teaching on keelboats in active waterways.
- Experience teaching, leading, or counseling.
- Availability to work evenings and/or weekends when necessary. Ability to recognize the inherent risks involved in each activity and continually assess and adjust programming accordingly.
- Ability to conduct all activities according to the policies, procedures and practices that guide the program plan
Instructor Skills
- Proficient sailor
- Ability to recognize the inherent risks involved in each activity and continually assess and adjust programming accordingly.
- Ability to conduct all activities according to the policies, procedures and practices that guide the program plan.
Certifications
- First Aid and CPR
- US Coast Guard License or US Sailing Basic Keelboat Instructor Certification (or ability to attain ahead of start date. HRCS can support qualified candidates with process)
Compensation
- $24-$32 an hour, depending on experience
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to jobs@hudsonsailing.org, with "Sailing Instructor" in the subject line.
HRCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.