Seasonal Educator (Marine Science/Adventure Sports)

Position Summary:

The NESS Summer Educator helps New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) achieve its mission of building brighter futures through ocean adventure education. NESS Summer Educators implement high quality programming with an active, hands-on, experientially-oriented marine science based curriculum. 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. Summer Educators will be assigned to support NESS programs based on background experience. This full-time seasonal position reports to the NESS Stonington Program Director.

Responsibilities:

• Implements engaging hands-on NESS curricula
• 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
• Work closely with NESS Education Specialists, Educators and fellow NESS Summer Educators to implement curriculum on and off the water
• Provide leadership to students and assist in overseeing junior instructors
• Maintain campus and offsite safety at all times
• Implement NESS’s Emergency Action Plan, as needed
• Assist in inventory and maintenance of watercraft, watersports equipment and gear, including powerboats, kayaks, surfboards, SUPs, fishing gear, masks & snorkels, wetsuits, boogie boards, etc.
• Assist 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 o
• Teaching certification desirable
• 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 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
• Ability to forge effective working relationships with NESS Educators, operations staff, administrative staff, students, and parents

Compensation commensurate with experience.

How to apply:

Visit https://nessf.org/job-volunteer-opportunities/ and find "summer educator"