Employer: Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association
Email Address: employment@kbia.net
Website: http://kbia.net
Position Title: Waterfront Director - Sailing Program
Compensation/Rate: $16,000-$17,500 based on experience
Location: Kennebunk, ME
Position Summary: WATERFRONT DIRECTOR WANTED FOR 2022 SEASON
Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association (www.kbia.net) is a 110+ year old summer enrichment program for children located on Mother’s Beach in Kennebunk, Maine. We are seeking a Waterfront Director who has experience teaching sailing to join our vibrant team for the summer of 2022. Our program runs eight weeks, starting June 27th and ends on August 19th.
The ideal candidate will be available to work 1-2 weeks prior to the start of classes getting the boats into the water and 1-2 weeks after the close of classes getting the boats stored for the winter. Our signature learn-to-sail classes are taught in the cove while more advanced waterfront classes are taught on the ocean. KBIA’s fleet is comprised of Optis, 420s, Lasers, and two Precision sailboats. The position calls for a versatile team player. We offer flexibility, a competitive salary, the chance to live in a classic New England beach community that is within 90 minutes of Boston and 35 minutes to Portland.
In addition to sailing, our waterfront classes at KBIA include: motor boating, kayaking, rowing, fishing, stand up paddle boarding, and marine biology water excursions.
Specific responsibilities include:
Ensuring a safe, positive and fun filled environment
Class instruction and supervision of sailing classes
Scheduling and supervising staff to meet the needs of the program
Scheduling and managing weekly off-site races, regattas and weekend sailing activities
Oversight of waterfront emergency protocols, safety and behavior standards
Overseeing of waterfront vessel security and maintenance
Communication with parents of sailors
On-site presence for all waterfront programming plus at least one week pre- and post-season and winter program planning work, as needed.
The Waterfront Director reports to the Executive Director and is supported by Counselors and Counselors in Training (CIT). The position requires a friendly, high-energy individual who enjoys working with kids and can provide exemplary leadership.
Ideal Qualifications:
• Level I US Sailing Certification preferred; Level III required
• Competitive/Race sailing background
• Experience with keelboat and adventure sailing
• Coast Guard Captains or Launch license; if completed in advance of first season at KBIA, tuition reimbursement offered following one full season’s employment
• Experience successfully leading and managing a kids-oriented waterfront program
• Experience with basic boat maintenance
Salary: $17,500 to be paid equally in weekly installments over the summer weeks (1 week prior to programming, 8 weeks of programming, and 1 week post-programming) June 18, 2022 - August 28, 2022
On-site accommodations are available for qualified candidates.
Please send cover letter, resume, list of references to employment@kbia.net or apply via Sail1 Design: https://sailingjobs.sail1design.com/employment/listingdisplay.aspx?lid=6652
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Marine repairs – knowledge of marine systems
• Inspect and make repairs – Inspect for other potential problems as well.
• Knowledge of tools and test equipment for the job
• Good Time Management
• Dependable on time employee
• Valid driver’s license with own hand tools
Work Environment:
• Teamwork – family atmosphere.
• Growth – learning – build a career
• Maintain a safe and clean environment on the vessel and in the shop
• Maintain a positive attitude and be a productive member of our team.
• Provide customers with a positive service experience.
• Work independently and be a problem solver.
• Service schools for different departments
• Training for advancement into other marine fields
Compensation:
• Excellent base pay
• IRA w/ 4% company match
• Bonus’s
• Health plan payment
• Paid training
• Paid vacation