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director of sailing

Organizational Background
Rocking the Boat began as an afterschool boatbuilding program for high school students in the South Bronx and was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit in 2001. Today, the organization, with an annual budget of $5 million, is a hub of youth development programming that serves nearly 5,000 community members annually across three locations. The mediums of boatbuilding, environmental science, and sailing are paired with social-emotional, academic, and career counselling by a team of licensed social workers to have profound and lasting impact on participants. Rocking the Boat became an accredited U.S. Sailing Community Sailing Center in 2018.

Position Summary
The Director of Sailing coordinates all sailing-related activities and infrastructure and manages all sailing staff. This includes supervising three year-round out-of-school time Sailing Youth Development Programs, overseeing various short-term learn-to-sail programs, and managing the maintenance, upkeep, and safe operation of all sailing related equipment. The position manages the programmatic and operations dedicated staff, as well as up to 12 high school-aged Sailing Job Skills apprentices. The Director must be an experienced manager, sailing instructor, and waterfront operations coordinator, able to successfully teach students to become proficient sailors while integrating youth development methodology. The position reports to the Chief Youth Development Officer and is a full-time, exempt position.

Responsibilities
Program Development and Execution: Ensuring the development, planning, management and implementation of a series of sailing programs

  • Develops and ensures the successful delivery of the Sailing Program curriculum for middle school and high school participants with the goal of offering engaging and relevant programs in sailing and sailing instruction
  • Oversees the Sailing Program Manager in recruiting ninth and tenth graders for the Student Sailing Program and ensuring full enrollment of 16 students in each of three annual semesters
  • Oversees the transition between Student and Job Skills Program, training a full cohort of 11th grade students to become apprentices
  • Ensures all Sailing apprentices are trained for and receive a US Sailing level 1 instructor certificationand participate in a tall-ship expedition program before they graduate
  • Is responsible for instruction of Job Skills Sailing Program for five weeks during the summer
  • Oversees Sailing Program delivery for Middle School, Student, and Job Skills Youth Development programs year-round
  • Leads planning for two multi-day sailing-related trips annually, ensuring smooth trip logistics, on-water safety, and robust youth participation
  • Leads planning and oversees yearly on-water trip for entire Rocking the Boat community
  • Manages staff who lead all other sailing-related activity including the summer Community Sailing Program on summer Saturdays, Alumni Sailing, and other small group sailing programs throughout the season
  • Develops opportunities for Rocking the Boat youth sailors to race with each other and people from other communities
  • Collaborates with other Program and Youth Services staff on curriculum development, shared programming, and training opportunities
  • Maintains strong relationships with the local sailing community and plans relevant field trips for participants
  • Conducts monitoring and evaluation designed to assess Sailing Program success
  • Fulfills all programmatic commitments to dedicated funding sources

Program Facilities, Equipment, and Safety: Ensuring that the physical resources are in place to provide safe and successful programming

  • Maintains and trains relevant staff and participants in Rocking the Boat safety protocols; identifies and corrects any safety issues
  • Acts as On-Water Safety Officer, overseeing Emergency Action Plan, drills, ensuring that relevant safety protocols are being followed and advises on planning for all on-water excursions beyond the mouth of the Bronx River
  • Organizes US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling certifications, Coast Guard Licenses, US Sailing instructor certifications and sea time collection for appropriate staff
  • Oversees the management and maintenance of all Rocking the Boat sailing and powerboat program inventory including plastic and fiberglass dinghies, wooden sailboats, and RIBs; other boating equipment such as engines, trailers, dollies, sails, and PFDs; foul weather gear and dry suits; and other infrastructure including floating docks and moorings

Staff Supervision and Development: Ensuring that Managers, Instructors and Program Assistants are able to successfully lead program activities

  • Hires, trains and manages a Sailing Program Manager and a team of seasonal part-time instructors to deliver high school youth development sailing program
  • Provides ongoing management, sailing, and safety training for all Sailing staff

Program Administration: Ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of information and data necessary to deliver successful programs

  • Maintains accurate participant records including attendance, technical skill accomplishment, participant evaluations and other data
  • Supports the Development team with grant proposals, budgeting, and reporting requirements
  • Assists in annual budget development; tracks program budget; sources and purchases needed materials and equipment within the parameters established in annual budgets; provides timely and accurate accounting of all expenses

Cross-Organization Support: Contributing to the promotion and smooth operations of the organization

  • Participates in fundraising activities as requested
  • Contributes to the maintenance of shared resources
  • Manages Sailing Program volunteers and hosts visitors
  • Participates in other activities as necessary to fulfill the mission of Rocking the Boat

Qualifications

  • US Sailing Level 1 Small Boat Instructor
  • NY State Boating Safety Certificate or equivalent powerboat driving certificate
  • Experience managing sailing education programs; race coaching experience a plus
  • Experience managing and maintaining boats and related waterfront equipment and infrastructure
  • Experience supervising employees and/or managing students
  • Experience or desire to be involved in community-oriented education programming
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic, collaborative team
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Willingness to work long days, weekends, and some overnights, as necessary
  • Spanish language competency preferred
  • USCG Captain’s License preferred

Rocking the Boat offers

  • Full-time salaried position: $85,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience
  • Full benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) with employer match after first year
  • Generous paid time off
  • Opportunity to work with a creative, well-funded organization committed to youth development and empowerment

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility at Rocking the Boat
Rocking the Boat is committed to creating an environment that promotes the diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility of all applicants and employees. The organization strives not only to accept but to affirm and celebrate all identities. Race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and veteran status are not barriers to employment at Rocking the Boat. Candidates should feel welcome to communicate any special needs or requirements to be accommodated throughout the hiring process.

To apply
Please send a cover letter and resume with the subject “Director of Sailing” to Juan Pablo Sarmiento Torres, at juanpablo@rockingtheboat.org

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rocking the boat
812 edgewater road
bronx, ny 10474

info@rockingtheboat.org
phone: 718.466.5799

Rocking the Boat is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Download Form 990. CA Nonprofit Annual Economic Statement.

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