Lakes Area Sailing School Manager

Objective To effectively manage the start up and ongoing operations of the Lakes Area Sailing School working with DLCCC Management and Lakes Area Sailing School Advisory Committee members. Job Summary and Scope This position is responsible for managing the start‑up operational needs and ongoing operations of the Lakes Area Sailing School to prepare to launch the program the summer of 2025. Key Duties and Tasks Identify Equipment needs in collaboration with Advisory Committee and DLCCC management and coordinate ordering all necessary equipment and supplies for the school. Develop a sailing safety program for approval by DLCCC management and board of directors and implement this program as part of ongoing operations. In collaboration with DLCCC management, hire, train and supervise sailing school instructors and assistants. Provide Sailing lessons to students as part of the certified instructor staff. Prepare internal reports as needed for management and assist in setting and managing budgets. In collaboration with DLCCC management set pricing and implement program registration system through DLCCC registration process. Develop equipment maintenance program and insure that all equipment is properly maintained to insure safety and extend equipment duration. In collaboration with DLCCC marketing manager, develop and implement sailing school marketing plan. Collaborate with Advisory Committee to identify volunteer needs and opportunities and train volunteers. Support Advisory Committee members in fund raising activities as needed. Collaborate with other DLCCC program managers to identify opportunities for program integration. Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned. Desired Qualifications Certified Sailing Instructor with United States Sailing and minimum of 5 years of experience in sailing instruction. Supervisory and program management experience with a similar sailing program. Exceptional team work and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Position Reports to the Fitness and Aquatics Program Director. Is a seasonal position with full time hours during active program months and part time as needed hours during off time for program maintenance and development. Non-typical office hours may be necessary (some weekends/evenings). Compensation $25/hour #J-18808-Ljbffr Workstream