Sailing Instructor

LOCATION:

United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. Robert Crown Sailing Center

APPLICATION TIMELINE:

Review of applications will begin on February 18, 2025 and continue until the positions are filled.

ABOUT THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY:

The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is a unique institution of higher learning located in Annapolis, Maryland. As a historic officer accession program and premier undergraduate college, USNA has its own distinctive niche amongst American educational institutions. USNA is a service academy and top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. Our talented faculty and staff are united by one common purpose—to develop the next generation of leaders for our naval service. In order to deliver on this promise to our nation, we recruit from all segments of society to find faculty, instructors, and support staff who model the highest professional standards.

Every year more than one million people tour "the Yard" to experience what our employees already know—USNA is a special place, with a special purpose. Those selected for employment will find challenging and rewarding work, state-of-the-art facilities which inspire academic and athletic excellence, the benefits of Federal employment, and exceptional quality of life.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The U. S. Naval Academy Sailing Department in Annapolis, Maryland is hiring experienced and energetic SAILING INSTRUCTORS to support the Command & Seamanship Training Squadron (CSTS) on 44’ keelboats. The primary mission of CSTS is to train Midshipmen during summer training. Multiple positions are being filled through this announcement, and the incumbents will begin in the Spring of 2025. These are intermittent seasonal work schedule positions with a minimum commitment of one full summer block and either a DELMARVA (4-day sails circumnavigating the Delmarva Peninsula) or part of another summer block. You will work hard alongside other top-caliber instructors training intermediate sailing, seamanship, navigation, and facilitating experiential leadership skills to a cadre of goal-orientated young adults. Spring and fall training is for instructors-in-training, including Midshipmen, active duty, and retired military and experienced offshore civilian sailors. This exciting and fast-paced program centers around 1-4 weeks of up to a maximum of 40 hours a week of employment during all summer training blocks, 0-3, with Delmarva and Fleet Week during Block 0.

Various employment schedules for 2025:

• Block 0: May 10-13 or May 15-18: Employed for four days during Delmarva circumnavigation for final evaluation of potential instructors. Includes Saturday/Sunday. Fleet Week Block 0: May 12-27: Employed for just over two weeks training Midshipmen sailing up to New York City for Navy Fleet Week and back. Includes Saturdays/Sundays.
• Block 1: June 1-20, Block 2: June 29-July 20, Block 2 CSTS : June 23-July 18, or Block 3: July 27-August 13. Employed for up to four weeks training Midshipmen to sail proficiently and prepare them for an offshore passage. Includes Saturdays/Sundays.
• April 7-May 18 and September 8-October 26: Employed up to six weeks training new volunteers to sail proficiently and to become sailing instructors. 10-40 hours per week, some Saturdays and Sundays required as a sailing instructor for weekend overnight training.
• The potential for additional employment opportunities during spring and fall exists based on the needs of the CSTS program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Much of the work is performed outdoors, in a marine environment. This requires working in adverse weather conditions and which requires good ship-handling skills under sail and power. Work is physically demanding and requires strength, agility, and endurance to lift sails (40 lbs or more), board boats and work on deck offshore. In addition, the U.S. Naval Academy is a drug free workplace.

Daily hours 0800-1600 or intermittent 24-hour watch sections, with some weekend hours required.

This is an on-site, intermittent seasonal, federal excepted service position that does not include benefits. Work schedules are set by the CSTS Director, and the initial length of appointment of up to two-years will be negotiated based on instructor experience and availability to support the sailing program requirements and the availability of funds.

This world-class sail training program is unlike any other so do not miss the chance to be a part of the team!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Current US Naval Academy D-Offshore Skipper qualification

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• US Sailing Basic Keelboat Instructor Certification or Basic Keelboat Instructor Trainer Certification
• Swimming competence

HOW TO APPLY FOR POSITION:

Applications will be reviewed beginning February 18, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All Civilian Excepted Service/Faculty Positions at USNA are subject to a background investigation. The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination. More information about the background investigation process can be found at the Academic Dean and Provost’s website here http://www.usna.edu/Academics/Faculty-Information/Background-Investigation-Info.php.nfo.php.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

NOTICE TO VETERANS: If you are a veteran, you are encouraged to clearly identify your Veterans’ status in your cover letter or elsewhere in your application materials. Please DO NOT provide official documentation, such as a DD-214 or any personally identifiable information, at this time.

NOTICE TO CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Separating service members will be eligible for employment to an excepted service position within 120 days of discharge given a Statement of Service can be provided. If selected, you will be required to submit a Statement of Service indicating your branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, your expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) The statement of service must be printed on command letterhead and signed by your command.

NOTICE TO RETIRING MILITARY: Retired service members cannot be appointed to DOD civilian positions within 180 days of retiring. As such, they must observe a 180 day waiting period starting from their date of retirement. USNA does not waive this waiting period requirement for excepted service positions.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.

Announcement: PRODEV-24-25-1

The U.S. Naval Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer