The Junior Instructor Leadership program is geared towards youth, ages 14-17, learning the skills it takes to be an effective sailing instructor.
This course will focus on developing the traits of a quality leader and instructor in both sailing and other walks of life. Jr. Instructors will also learn how to safely operate a powerboat in a coaching scenario as well as proper docking, care, and general use.
Students will spend the mornings assisting lead instructors, learning how to effectively create lesson plans, and coaching sailors out on the water. The afternoon will be spent improving sailing skills by having daily sailing practice or helping teach in a boat with students participating in the Club420 race camp. In these afternoon sessions Junior Instructors will continue to improve their technical sailing skills.
Jr. Instructors will also have opportunity to compete in the Friday TCYS regattas throughout the metro area, depending on instructor availability. These regattas have a $25 registration fee. To qualify for the course participants need to have taken at least 3 weeks of a club 420 sailing course and be in good standing.
JIs who would like to learn powerboat skills must pass the NASBLA boating course. Once 18, Jr. instructors in good standing will have priority in lead sailing instructor hiring process.
Junior Instructors can commit to one to four weeks during the summer. These weeks do not need to be consecutive, but JIs must commit to a full week.
For more information about this course, click here to contact us.
Course Fees: $150/4 weeks, or $40/week.
Our list of policies regarding refunds, safety, and weather is available here: Policies
-
June 11, 2018 - August 17, 2018
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: Hudson Sailing Center
Venue Phone: (715) 808-4114
Address:
Description:
We are located at the south end of 1st Street in Riverfront Park, just outside the gate to the marina. There are a couple of buildings and many sailboats in the area. Parking is available on 1st Street.
Drop Off & Pick Up of Kids:
Staff will be on hand to scan your ticket at drop off and pick up of your student. Parents/guardians in vehicles can now drop off kids without leaving your car! Please print or bring up your ticket on your cell phone to speed the process. Ticket and ID will be required for pick up of youths.
Adult Students:
The school is your primary meeting point, but your instructor may give you alternate locations for parking and lessons based upon boat locations in the harbor.
Contact Us:
The best way to reach us is the Contact Us page, or by replying to any emails you may have received.
Mailing Address:
Saint Croix Sailing School
PO Box 732
Hudson, WI 54016
