Program Assistant - Sailing
Job description
The City of Lake Forest’s Sailing Program (LFS) is one of the premier community sailing programs in the country and is accredited by U.S Sailing.
The Sailing Program utilizes a wide variety of fleet, such as:
- 420s
- Sail Cubes
- Zodiac hard-bottom inflatables
- Colgate 26
LFS is looking for a full-time Program Assistant who will manage the facilities and operations of the Community Sailing and Basin Programs at the Lake Forest Beach. The Program Assistant will lead the efforts to elevate the community’s lake access as well as aid the sailing program in growing and continuing success.
Starting Salary: $54,397 - 61,071, DOQ
A successful candidate will have the ability to:
Aide the water sailing and boating introductory instructions- Plan and execute the hosting of events such as sailing regattas and community boating events
- Administer watercraft permits
- Manage operations of Launch Basin, Boating Center, and Boat Storage Areass
- Assist with planning of regatta, clinic hosting, marketing, & fundraising initiatives
- Complete other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferred, experience may be considered in lieu of education
- At least 1 year experience in a similar role, specifically with boating and water safety and operations
- US Power Boating Instructor Certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Possess strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work positively with residents and staff
- Retirement pension (IMRF) – best funded state-wide retirement plan
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Low premiums
- City funded HRA account
- PTO includes holidays, vacation, sick leave, emergency leave, and personal days
- Paid training and continuing education (CEU) programs
- Wellness program and various Employee Assistance Programs available
The City of Lake Forest is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
City Benefits Include: Medical/dental/life insurance, flex spending account, deferred compensation plan, holidays/vacation/sick/emergency leave, retiree health savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, pension program, employee assistance program.
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