The Glenmore Sailing Club is currently looking for coaches to help run its Summer Opti Camps. The camps run Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00 p.m. Coaches are expected to arrive at the club for 8:30 a.m. to prepare for the day and leave at 4:30 p.m. after check out and doing a general cleanup of the club house. There are six consecutive camps throughout the summer the first runs from July 13-17 and the last from August 17-21.  Applicants are not required to be able to work all of the camps.  Applications should include a statement as to availability and have a resume and cover letter attached along with proof of CYA certification or confirmation that the coach is currently enrolled in necessary CYA certification programs as set out below.

The Coaches would be responsible for:

·      Putting together a lesson plan for each day and executing the lesson plan;

·      Supervising the children both on and off the water;

·      Ensuring that all the equipment is properly used and maintained (including reporting any damage to the club manager),  put away properly and that the shed is locked at the end of the day;

·      Turing off all the lights and locking the club house at the end of the day after everyone has left;

·      Answering parents questions or concerns or passing them on to the club management in a timely fashion;

·      Maintaining safety and club standards at all times while coaching or representing the club; and

·      Following the outlined goals that the club has set up for the Opti Camp Program.

Prior to the commencement of the Opti Camps, all applicants must hold current CYA Instructor certification (green, blue, tech 1, tech two and learn to sailing are all acceptable certifications). This includes completion of the practical courses as well as other requirements such as first aid and boat rescue such that the coach has valid insurance.

Hourly rate of pay will be determined upon the evaluation of qualifications and coaching experience.

Applications should be submitted to Kelsey Stroppel, GSC Club Manager and Head Coach at manager@glenmoresailingclub.com no later than noon on June 29th.

The Driftwood Regatta is quickly approaching, its on June 27th to 28th. Registration is taking place on June 27th from 8:00am-9:00am and the skippers meeting will be at 9:30 with the first race at 10:30. Click here to download the NOTICE OF RACE. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kelsey the Club Manager at manager@glenmoresailingclub.com.

The Glenmore Sailing Club is currently looking for a certified coach for its Friday Night Opti Program. Coaching will take place from 5:30pm to 8:30pm each Friday beginning on June 12^th and ending on August 28^th. This equals a total of 12 sessions, or 36 hours of weather dependent work.

The Coach would be responsible for:

·      Putting together a lesson plan for each day and executing the lesson plan

·      Supervising the children both on and off the water

·      Ensuring that all the equipment is put away properly and that the shed is locked at the end of the night

·      Turing off all the lights and locking the club house at the end of the night after everyone has left

·      Answering parents questions or concerns or passing them on to the club management in a timely fashion

·      Maintaining safety and club standards at all times while coaching or representing the club

Applicants must be certified CYA Green Instructor(or something of equal or greater qualification, ie White Sail or Learn to Race Instructor) or in the process of completeing this certification in a timely fashion. This includes completion of the practical course as well as other requirements such as first aid and boat rescue.

Hourly rate of pay will be determined upon the evaluation of qualifications and coaching experience.

Resumes and cover letters must be submitted to Kelsey, the GSC Club Manager and Head Coach at manager@glenmoresailingclub.com no later than June 1, 2009.

 Just a reminder to all you sailors that the racing season is finally here so bring your boat down to the water and dig out all your sailing gear from the garage.

The Sr. Race Team will be having their first practice on Tuesday, May 12. The briefing will be taking place at 6:00pm sharp in the club house at the main white board!

Wednesday Night Racing also kicks off this week on May 13. Racing Starts at 6:30pm.

I look forward to seeing everyone out on the water this year for what promises to be a great summer. If you have any questions about the up coming season or club events and programs please feel free to contact me via email at manager@glenmoresailingclub.com.

Kelsey

Welcome to another exciting summer with the Glenmore Sailing Club Summer Opti Camps! If you’re new to our establishment or coming back again our camps will work for you. The week long summer camps are for PIRATES 8-14 years of age that are ready to have a fun time on the water and in the sun, learning how to sail, playing games, completeing “missions” and going on fun adventures around the reservoir. Due to last years great success we will be hosting 6 camps this summer:
1) July 13-17
2) July 20-24
3) July 27-31
4) Aug 4-7 (For Opti Race team and Friday Night participants and friends)
5) Aug 10-14
6) Aug 17-21 (Numbers Permitting)
Cost for Members is $150 and Non-Members $210 (With $60 credit going towards a GSC Junior membership which means you can participate in our other fun weekly programs!)
We hope to be seeing you in the upcoming summer for some sailing fun.
Go to our Youth Sailing section for further information and registration information!

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