Marine Science and Adventure Sports Educator

The NESS Marine Science & Adventure Sports (MSAS) Educator helps New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) implement high quality programming with an active, hands-on, experientially oriented marine science-based lessons. Program platforms include kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, stand-up paddle boarding and fishing. Qualified applicants will be passionate, motivated, able to work within a team as well as on their own and have proven skills working with children of all ages. MSAS Educators will be assigned to support NESS programs based on educational background and previous experience. This full-time seasonal position reports to the NESS Associate Program Director. Camp runs from June 19-August 25 2023. Training will occur the 1-2 weeks prior to June 19th.

The NESS MSAS Educator:

• Implements engaging hands-on NESS lessons
• Is knowledgeable about NESS programs and serves as an ambassador for NESS when dealing with NESS’s constituents
• Exhibits a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and customer service
• Can operate with a high degree of awareness and knowledge related to assigned responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works closely with other members of the NESS Education team to implement lessons on and off the water
• Provides leadership to students and assists in overseeing junior instructors
• Maintains campus and offsite safety at all times
• Implements NESS’s Emergency Action Plan, as needed
• Assists in inventory and maintenance of watercraft, watersports equipment and gear, including powerboats, kayaks, surfboards, SUPs, fishing gear, masks & snorkels, wetsuits, boogie boards, etc.
• Assists in classroom inventory, maintenance and cleanliness • No conflicting summer commitments including travel, work or other leave of absence

Minimum Requirements

Education/Certifications

• BA or BS in Marine Science, Biology, Oceanography or a related science desirable
• Teaching certification desirable o USCG OUPV 6-Pack License or greater desirable (may be able to obtain at NESS)
• ARC Waterfront Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (Youth and Adults) (may be able to obtain at NESS)
• Instructor certifications in kayaking, surfing, powerboating, and sailing (may be able to obtain at NESS)
• Valid Driver’s License & your own reliable source of transportation

Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Experience in leading student-centered and inquiry-based programming
• Skills and instructional experience in swimming, kayaking, powerboating, sailing, and/or surfing
• Effective skills in written and verbal communications, problem solving, and decision making
• Strong team player and excellent motivator o Ability to forge effective working relationships with NESS Educators, operations staff, administrative staff, students, and parents 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The Marine Science & Adventure Sports Educator employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Compensation commensurate with experience.

To apply - https://new-england-science-sailing-foundation.breezy.hr/p/b6d1de169232-marine-science-adventure-sports-educator-seasonal 

NESS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer