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Cal Adventures | Windsurfing
Thank you for your interest in a job with Cal Adventures! We are always looking for enthusiastic applicants who want to join our team. Should you have any questions please call (510) 642-4000 or send an email to Brad King, Director or Cal Adventures at bking@berkeley.edu We love to talk to prospective staff.
Job Description
The Cal Adventures Windsurfing Program operates from the Berkeley Marina at the UC Aquatic Center. Classes occur on weekends from March-November and occasional classes or custom events occur midweek.
- Instruct Adult weekend Basic Windsurfing courses as scheduled by community program manager Instruct private lessons as requested by students
- Instruct windsurfing custom events as scheduled by Community Program Manager
- Ensure student and staff paperwork is being filled out in accordance to class policy
- Assist in the revision and development of curriculum on file for instructors
- Demonstrate safety assurance and control when on the water and in the classroom
- Periodic equipment inspections and minor repairs
- Enforce equipment organization and care among windsurfing staff, renters and students
- Facilitate the increase of knowledge of natural environment, experiential education, group dynamic, weather, and gear care
- Assist in updating Cal Adventures managers on specific site conditions and hazards
- Serve as a representative of Cal Adventures to participants
- Other projects as assigned
Minimum Skill Requirements
- High level of experience and comfort level in windsurfing and windsurfing instruction
- Experience leading windsurfing classes for both adults and youth
- Familiarity with San Francisco Bay and the South Sailing Basin at the Berkeley Marina
- Demonstrated experience serving in a leadership role
- CPR and First Aid - or the ability to atain these certifications by the first day of employment
- Well organized, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and mature individual
Preferred Skills
- US Sailing Windsurfing Instructor Certification or equivalent
- Competence, experience and skill with the use of small motor boats as teaching aids and rescue craft
- Experience in sailing, kayaking, rafting or teambuilding
- Experience with a cash register
- Willingness to instruct advanced clinics for students wishing to learn specific skills such as harness use or waterstarting
Benefits
- Pay rate designated at hiring
- Pro purchase deals
- Access to the Recreational Sports Facility at UC Berkeley
- Substantial discount on other Cal Adventures courses or trainings
- Free outdoor equipment rental at UCAC
How To Apply
Please send a resume outlining relevant outdoor experience, certifications and education. Only one resume is needed even if you are interested in more than one position.
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