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Junior Instructors provide support to participants enrolled in the sailing, kayaking and/or standup paddle boarding (SUP) program.

Duties/Responsibilities

Instructional Support and Skill Development (50%)
• Provide direct support to instructors during on-water and land-based classes while developing
personal sailing, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) skills.
• Demonstrate on-water techniques and assist with instruction in safety, boat handling, and
sailing theory.
• Develop and follow lesson plans that include on-water drills, dry land instruction, and
inclement weather activities.
• Build skills necessary to effectively instruct and engage participants ages 5–18.

Youth Engagement and Program Delivery (25%)
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment for youth
participants.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating appropriate behavior, language, and Corinthian spirit.
• Communicate effectively with participants and support positive interactions with
parents/guardians.

Program Operations and Communication (15%)
• Assist instructors in communicating schedule changes, weather-related cancellations, and
make-up sessions to participants.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, incidents/injuries, and equipment damage.
• Support daily program setup and breakdown.

Facility, Equipment, and Risk Management (10%)
• Assist with maintaining and cleaning docks, boats, and program areas before and after classes.

• Support care and upkeep of equipment and facilities under the direction of the Sailing Director.
• Adhere to UNH Youth Program Code of Conduct and Summer Sailing Centre Risk Management
Procedures.
• Follow all safety protocols and demonstrate compliance with risk management expectations.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
• Strong communication skills, enthusiasm, and patience for working with children and parents.
• Ability to model appropriate behavior, language, and sportsmanship.
• Ability to adapt to participant needs and create an inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to assist in teaching sailing fundamentals and safety concepts.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain program and safety standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Strong Supervision and Safety Awareness: Ability to maintain constant vigilance and ensure
the safety and well-being of youth participants in waterfront settings.
• Program Implementation and Creativity: Knowledge of planning and delivering engaging,
age-appropriate activities while fostering a fun and inclusive environment.
• Risk Management and Emergency Response Skills: Familiarity with risk management
procedures, with the ability to respond effectively to routine and emergency situations,
including administering basic first aid.
• Effective Communication and Team Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate
effectively with colleagues, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within a team
environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience working with children ages 5–12.
• Background in one-design or dinghy sailing.

Required Licenses & Certifications:
• Employment contingent of the successful completion of a background check and the following
Campus Recreation provided training: USNH Protection of Minors, ‘CPR, AED & First-Aid’,
Bloodborne Pathogens, and Risk Management training.

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Cover Letter

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration.  Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

Compensation Pay Range

$12.50/Hour

The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training. 

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00