Concord Yacht Club
On Fort Loudon Lake

"Where Knoxville Sails"

Concord Sailing Center
Sail Camp 2008

Instructors and TA Applications

It’s that time of year again when we start preparing for CYC’s annual Sail Camp. We’re really looking forward to a great camp this summer. We're taking applications now through May 1 for Instructors and TAs. TAs must be at least 15 years old and have taken the motorboating safety course if they were born after the date set by law. Instructors must be at least 18 years old and have completed the US Sailing Level 1 Instructor certification. People under the age of 18 who have completed the certification may apply to be a Junior Instructor. TAs and Instructors will be selected on several factors, including experience, character, knowledge, and work ethic. Please fill out the application and email it back to Suzi Richters or mail it to the enclosed address.

Info about US SAILING LEVEL ONE INSTRUCTOR's course

CSC will conduct a US Sailing Small Sailing Level 1 Instructor Course May 8 -11 at CYC. The Small Boat Sailing Level 1 Instructor Course is designed for sailing instructors who will be teaching beginners how to sail on dinghies, catamarans or small, day sailing keelboats. This 4-day course covers sports psychology, sports physiology, lesson planning, classroom, on-the-water teaching techniques and adverse weather activities. Additionally, instructors are evaluated on their sailing and safety boat skills. The instructor will learn how to teach more safely, effectively, and creatively. Small Boat Sailing Instructor courses provide insight into the nuances of teaching sailing, the role of the instructor, some of the legal ramifications involved, analysis of teaching style and practical applications. Applicants must be 16 years old to enroll in the course. However, you must be 18 years old to become a "fully certified US Sailing Instructor". If you are interested in taking the training course and would like more information and application forms please visit the US Sailing Training Web site at: http://www.ussailing.org/training

The level 1 Instructor Course registration for CYC/CSC May 8-11 is posted on the US Sailing web. Go to the site below to register.

http://www.ussailing.org/training/Instructors/InstructorCourses.asp

Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Prior experience in operating a safety boat IS required. This skill will NOT be taught.

Important Notes for Level 1 Instructor course candidates:

- REGISTRATION FOR ALL US SAILING TRAINING COURSES ARE ON A FIRST PAY BASIS!

- ATTENDANCE AT ALL COURSE SESSIONS IS MANDATORY. ABSENCE FROM ANY PORTION

OF THE COURSE EXCLUDES THE INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE FROM EVALUATION. - US SAILING individual membership required

- National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Safe Boating certification is required. TN Safe Boating Course is available on-line or through TWRA. Boat US has a free on-line course that will satisfy the prerequisite. However, if you need to get the TWRA 600 (if you were born after 1/1/89 you should visit the TWRA website for courses available.

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