Crew Wanted: Broadreach is hiring Skippers/Sailing Instructors!

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Broadreach, a leader in adventure and experiential education, with programs operating in over 30 countries for middle school, high school and college students, is hiring Sailing Instructors for the summer! Sailing Instructors/Skippers lead summer live-aboard diving, sailing and marine science programs for teens and college students in the Caribbean. Broadreach is an IYT (International Yacht Training) partner school and offers courses from “Introduction to Yachting” to “Flotilla Skipper”. Skippers sail and live with students aboard 40-50 ft. catamarans and monohulls, so they must be enthusiastic about working with teenagers.

Broadreach programs are limited to 12 students per program and are led by a team of two to three instructors. Program instructors travel with students 24/7 for weeks at a time, so a high level of energy is necessary along with strong leadership and communication skills. Our programs range from 12 to 31 days and can be mentally and physically challenging for students and instructors which makes having a positive attitude key.

In addition to sailing instruction and skippering the yacht, instructors are expected to help out with all aspects of the program including supervising students 24/7, managing group dynamics, assisting students with cooking and cleaning duties, completing course paperwork, supporting scuba training and other program activities. Skippers work alongside a dive instructor to successfully lead a program from sailing, instruction, leading onshore excursions to group management and more. This fun and rewarding position requires a strong desire to be a positive role model to students to encourage personal growth and promote leadership development.

Contract length varies from two to three months starting in late May through early to late August.

Qualifications:
• Licensed US Coast Guard Captain, Yacht Master or equivalent experience.
• Comfort operating a yacht over 45 feet from standard operations to sail training.
• Small boat handling skills. You will be expected to regularly operate RIBs and small boats with 6hp to 50hp outboards.
• Able to confidently anchor in tight anchorages and maneuver in tight harbors under power.
• Understanding of basic yacht and diesel engine maintenance.
• Experience in multiday sailing trips/deliveries/chartering.
• Experience teaching sailing preferred.
• Experience working with teens and young adults preferred.
• Passionate about mentoring and motivating students.
• Success working in team settings.
• Good physical health and stamina to actively participate and encourage students throughout program duration.
• A positive and team-oriented attitude.
• Able to attend staff training in St. Martin in early June.

Catch a glimpse of a day in the life on a Caribbean program is like in our Caribbean Underwater Discoveries program video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIkOoolx4YU

To apply: please submit your resume and availability to Employment Opportunities | Broadreach Experiential Programs Abroad