[SEMCO] Please post: Marine Education Instructor position (East Harwich, MA)

[Sarah Griscom]

Marine Education Instructor (East Harwich, MA):

Seeking a mature, fun, and safety-oriented STEM and Stewardship Instructor with sailing experience, to work at the Pleasant Bay Community Boating (PBCB) on Cape Cod from late-June to the end of August. PBCB’s 3.6 acre waterfront campus is located on the largest estuary on Cape Cod and offers affordable summer sailing and marine education programs for all ages and capabilities. See website: www.pbcb.cc

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, lead and teach the PBCB marine education classes using established curriculum. Plan the delivery of morning classes and afternoon activities with the primary goal of having fun. Inspire students (ages 8 – 15), mentor interns (ages 16 – 20), and participate in an end-of-summer de-briefing. The instructor will use the US Sailing REACH curriculum modules and must be available to attend an all-day US Sailing REACH teacher certification course prior to the start of the summer.

Job Description:
Lead marine education activities onshore and on the water. Classes are run in an open-air boathouse on the water and in boats including Flying Scots, sunfish, kayaks, canoes, and PBCB’s new vessel, the Floating Classroom.

Prepare established, hands-on activities in the classroom and on the water following the US Sailing STEM curriculum guidelines.
Supervise one or two teaching interns, provide daily orientation, informal feedback, and offer leadership directions in accordance safety guidelines.
Liaise and coordinate Marine Education classes with the Sailing Director.
Identify and evaluate the risks associated with class activities and take appropriate action to control the risks.
Provide students with positive feedback and reinforce safe procedures.
Communicate with parents/guardians about the well-being of students.
Track attendance, collect student evaluations, and attend weekly brainstorming meeting with the Science Program Director to debrief and voice equipment needs and concerns.
Independently modify curriculum to maximize fun and learning.

Minimum Requirements:
Must possess strong interpersonal skills
Undergraduate degree in-progress in a related Marine Environmental subject
Comfort with small repairs and periodic “McGuivering” to fix a technical problem
Experience mentoring youth and offering leadership skills 
Comfort with dingy sailing, kayaks, and canoes
CORI check

Preferred requirements:
Undergraduate degree in Marine Science or related subject
US Sailing Small Boat Sailing Level 1 certificate
Current First-Aid certificate

May use boats and sail boards when off duty.

Working Conditions: Office, classroom, outdoors, and on-the-water environment
Location: Pleasant Bay Community Boating, 2287 Route 28, Harwich, MA
Dates: Late June to late August, 2018
Days: Monday and Friday all-day, Tuesday through Thursday half-day, mornings
Hours: 8:30 – 12:30 (or 4:30)
Pay: $19 per hour
Send resume to the Science Program Director: sbgriscom at gmail.com  Include the email addresses of 3 references. Subject: Marine Education Instructor

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the candidate will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.