Recreation Specialist (Sailing Instructor)

Recreation Specialist (Sailing Instructor)

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Annapolis, Maryland

Salary Range: $25 - $28 Per Hour

Job Summary: Plans, schedules and conducts weekend basic keelboat courses IAW guidelines established by US Navy Sailing Association for military active duty personnel and their dependents, retirees and authorized civilians. This position is subject to instructing the summer and winter boater safety courses that are offered.

Major Duties:

• Works in conjunction with scheduling administrator, prepares course materials. Provides adequate supervision and instruction to ensure participant health and safety. Accurately completes records and reports on student performance and boat maintenance. Evaluates effectiveness of ongoing courses, devises, improvises and adapts sailing activities to fit the conditions of water environment and to conform to limitations in funds, facilities, equipment and staff. May assist supervisor in developing annual budget, procurement of equipment, formulating long range plans, safety programs and public relations undertakings. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: A strong background in sailing with a minimum of 3 years sailing experience, on water safety at an instructor level, good communication and teaching skills, ability to work with a diverse range of students, past leadership experience or the desire to develop leadership abilities.

How to Apply: To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/03/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12947980 To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. . Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-03