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 SITC Instructor Job Description 

 

Published: 07/07/2008

SITC Instructors Job Description 2007

As a Sailing in the City Instructor you represent RYA Scotland and Sportscotland. You are an ambassador of SITC; as such you should always present yourself and behave in a professional manner.

Accountable to:

RYAS Development Manager through the SITC Development Officer

Key objectives:

  • To deliver sailing sessions in a safe, dynamic and educational way
  • Maintain the professional image of SITC Promote the SITC teaching methods and philosophies
  • Encourage new sailors created by the project to continue sailing and to promote the sport of sailing to all

Responsible for:

  • Physical setting up and packing up of the Taz Trailers
  • Being on time for events and staying committed and motivated until the end
  • The safety of participants, yourself, fellow instructors and other venue users
  • Ensuring the appropriate Heath and Safety standards are met and maintained
  • Filling in the required paper work to help maintain the projects effectiveness
  • Reading the necessary paper work and keeping regular contact with the SITC DO when required to do so
  • Liaising and working with SITC partners/clients to ensure their needs are met
  • Planning and delivering vibrant sailing sessions
  • Maintaining the enthusiasm of the participants throughout every session at every event
  • Working from and promoting the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme
  • Distributing information to all participants on how and where to continue sailing while encouraging them to do so
  • Keeping the working area clean, tidy, welcoming and professional at all times
  • Completing any minor boat maintenance at events and recording such
  • Looking after all SITC equipment
  • Wearing and keeping your uniform clean and presentable
  • Working as part of a flexible team, sharing jobs and responsibilities
  • Giving support and ideas when required and asking for help when necessary
  • Assisting and encouraging new instructors or volunteers to SITC

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