Sailing Assistant Recreation Program Coordinator

Under general supervision, plans, formulates and implements a variety of community recreational programs. Will provide leadership, direction and instructions to other employees involved in the program.

• Assigns schedules and supervises the work of Recreation Program Leads, Instructors, Assistants and Volunteers.
• Takes the lead or assists Program Manager in program development, coordination and planning.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance.
• Understand and follow all District policies and procedures.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Ability to drive District vehicles if necessary.
• May teach, coach, or lead programs.
• Prepares lesson plans for camps and classes.
• Inspects program equipment and facilities for safety hazards and recommends or takes corrective action.
• Performs other related work as required.
• With the Program Managers’ supervision, may order supplies and equipment.
• Attend training and staff meetings as assigned.
• Prepare for and clean up after each day of classes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Promote Bainbridge Island Metro Parks & Recreation sailing activities and programs, serve as sailing ambassador to the community, support needs/trends, and innovative new opportunities.
• Maintain required certifications such as First Aid/CPR/AED, SafeSport, and US Sailing Small Boat Level 1 . Sailing Coordinator must have WA Boater Ed Card and extensive powerboat driving experience in addition to dinghy sailing experience. US Sailing Level 1- 3 certifications preferred.
• Continually represent the District in a professional manner.
• Work closely with Outdoor Programs Manager regarding programming needs, problems and solutions, budgeting and staffing.
• Work closely with the District mechanic and maintenance specialist to ensure the safe use, maintenance, transport, storage, and replacement of dinghy fleets, motorboats, their equipment, and facilities.
• Coordinate engine and trailer servicing with the District’s Mechanic according to annual schedules and issues when they arise.
• Complete off-season storage preparation including fresh-water rinsing, inspection, securing, and winterization.
• Seek quotes when required for repairs and maintenance outside of Park & Rec’s capabilities and routines; trailer boats to/from service locations as needed.
• Submit activity catalog descriptions and revisions for sailing classes and camps along with promotional photos.
• Work with the Outdoor Program Manager to recruit staff and volunteers for classes and camps, inform candidates of necessary training, application process, schedule interviews, and lead trainings.
• Mentor instructors and teach classes as needed
• Promptly reply to emails and correspondence using Park & Rec email and send camp/class welcome email templates to participants unless otherwise assigned.
• Refill gas cans and portable tanks with ethanol-free gas; inform the Outdoor Program Manager of any staff that needs to be added to the approved vendor list. Submit all receipts to Outdoor Programs Manager.
• Ensure classes, dinghies, and equipment do not interfere with partner organization’s use of shared space assuming advanced notification of special events.
• Communicate and coordinate use of doublehanded dinghies, motorboats, equipment, trailers, Eagle Harbor float, and Meigs boat barn with Friends of Bainbridge Island High School Sailing.
• Communicate and coordinate loan of boats and equipment to Port Madison Yacht Club as needed for their annual Sail School and JAM youth regatta.
• Promote BIHS sailing team and PMYC Jr. sailing as per cooperative agreements to help ensure the recruitment of staff for programming.

• Must be age 21 or older and hold a valid WA State driver license.
• Basic computer skills.
• Education and experience equivalent to High School Graduation and a minimum of one-year experience as a recreation leader or the equivalent.
• CPR, AED and First Aid certified.
• Valid Washington Driver’s License and good driving record.
• Significant experience in related area of activity.
• Must pass background check.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven Leadership ability.
• Flexibility, a positive attitude, enthusiasm and excellent problem-solving skills preferred.
• Proficiency and interest in the camp/class area of focus.
• Ability to focus on a single task, transition quickly and multitask as needed.
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds and respond to unsafe situations.
• Ability to participate fully in the recreation activity for extended periods of time.

Work Environment and Physical Effort

This is a non-smoking workplace. Depending on the specific program, work is performed both indoors and outdoors using Park District, public or private facilities or in the water or recreational areas. Though most programs operate during the day, a few programs meet in the evenings and/or overnight. Programs and trips may be out of reach of cell phone coverage.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A Recreation Program Coordinator must be in good physical condition must be physically able to assist participants and participate in activities.
• Must be able to perform physical requirements of programs at the most rigorous level.
• May experience exposure to extended periods of sun, snow, rain, cold temperatures, wind, water and potentially uneven terrain that may contain trip hazards.
• Must be able to hear distress noises and hear and see distress signals in a variety of environments, keeping safety in mind at all times.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, grab, pull and push objects, squat down, stoop, kneel, crouch and jump.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Hours will vary depending on the program schedule and may include early morning, weekend and evening shifts.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Concurrent employment as Head Sailing Coach with Friends of Bainbridge Island High School Sailing. Separate application required.

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Salary : $26 - $35