2027 CBC SYSP Instructor Application

2027 CBC SYSP Instructor Application

Application for all SALT and SYSP positions
Personal Information
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
E-mail
example@example.com
Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Current Employer / School
Position / Grade

Employment Desired

Returning Participants
Junior Instructor Candidate

Applicants must be currently in 7th grade or higher when applying for the JIC program. A volunteer position that focues on developing the skills to become a sailing instructor.

Instructor Apprentice

This paid apprenticeship works to polish their sailing and motorboat abilities; while developing a leader and role model for our communities.

Applicants must be 16+ years of age and currently have a sophomore standing (or higher) in high school (a rising junior).

SYSP Instructor

(19 + 1 Year in College/Trade/Workforce)

Head Instructor

Head Sailing Instructors are responsible for leading safe, engaging, and educational sailing programs while supporting instructor development, daily operations, and fleet readiness. Head Instructors serve as mentors to staff and Junior Instructors (JIs), ensuring programs are run safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Community Boating Center’s core pillars: Safe Programming, Fun, and Learning.

(19 + 1 Year in College/Trade/Workforce)

Summer Youth Sailing Program Director

(20 + 2 Years in College/Trade/Workforce)

Digital Media Intern

Applicants must be 16+ years of age and currently have a sophomore standing (or higher) in high school (a rising junior).
Have you worked at CBC or participated in the SALT Program Previously?
Position Applying For
Position Applying For (Returning)

First Year JIC Questions

New Participants
Why do you want to join the CBC Instructor Training Program?
Being a sailing instructor is rewarding, but challenging work. Instructors may face boating challenges on the water and interpersonal challenges in class with campers. Even when things get difficult, instructors must keep a professional attitude and remain to be positive role models. What is it that motivates you to be a sailing instructor?
What does it mean to be a role model?
Is there an instructor who you look to as a role model?
What does sailing/being on the water mean to you?
What is something you would like to accomplish before graduating high school? Why?
CBC’s mission is to teach positive life values to youth through boating. How will you help CBC continue to achieve this?
How can the Junior Instructor Program and CBC better help you achieve your goals, short and long term?
What is it about your previous experience at CBC that makes you want to be part of the Junior Instructor Program?
What was your favorite activity to do as a camper/student at CBC?
If you could make sure students have at least one take away from a week at CBC, what would it be?
Community Boating Center’s Mission is to teach positive life values to youth through boating. What does that mean to you?

Returning JIC

For applicants who participating in the SALT Program as JICs last year.
Reflection on the Past Year
Looking back on your past year at CBC, what are you most proud of? Why?
What was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a JIC last year? How did you handle it, and what did you learn from the experience?
How have you changed or grown since you first joined the JIC program?
What is something you understand about being a leader now that you did not understand when you started the program?
Sailing Skill Development
What sailing skills did you develop the most this past year? Give specific examples of things you can do now that you could not do, or could not do confidently, before.
What sailing skill do you still need to improve? What are you doing—or what could you do—to continue developing that skill?
Describe a time this past year when something went wrong or did not go as planned on the water. What did you do, and what did you learn from it?
Leadership and Essential Skills
Which of the following areas do you feel you developed the most this year: leadership, communication, confidence, problem-solving, teamwork, or mentorship? Explain why and give an example.
What is one area of your leadership or interpersonal skills that you would like to improve next year?
Tell us about a time you had to work with someone whose personality or approach was different from yours. How did you handle it?
What does being a good teammate look like at CBC? How have you contributed to your team this past year?
As a returning JIC, you will increasingly be expected to help younger or less experienced sailors. What does good mentorship look like to you?
Instructing & Mentoring
Describe a time when you helped someone else learn or improve at sailing. What did you do, and what did you learn from the experience?
What do you think is the difference between being a good sailor and being a good instructor or mentor?
CBC asks instructors to be positive role models both on and off the water. How did you demonstrate that this past year?
CBC's Mission
CBC’s mission is to teach positive life values to youth through boating. What positive life values have you developed through your experience at CBC?
2027 and Beyond
What are your goals for your next year in the SALT Program?
What leadership or personal-development goal would you like to accomplish next year?
As you move closer to becoming a Instructor Apprentice, what responsibilities do you feel ready to take on? What responsibilities do you think you still need more experience with?
What do you hope to be able to say about yourself at the end of next summer that you cannot say today?

First Year IA

For applicants who are applying to be an IA for the first time who were part of the JIC SALT Program.
Why do you want to become an Instructor Apprentice at CBC, and what are you hoping to learn from the experience?
Being an instructor is rewarding, but it is also challenging work. What motivates you to take on the responsibility of working with campers and being a role model?
What do you think will be the biggest difference between being a student or JIC at CBC and being a paid instructor?
What does being a professional mean to you in the context of working at CBC?
What does it mean to be a role model for younger sailors?
What qualities do you think make someone a good instructor?
Tell us about a person who has been a positive role model for you. What have you learned from them that you hope to bring to your work at CBC?
How do you think your behavior, attitude, and communication affect the campers and younger staff around you?
Working with campers, instructors, and other staff requires strong communication. What do you think makes someone a good communicator?
Tell us about a time you had to work with someone whose personality, experience, or approach was different from yours. How did you handle it?
How would you respond if another instructor gave you feedback about something you could improve?
What does it mean to take responsibility for your role on a team?
What sailing skills or knowledge do you still want to develop as you become an instructor?
What do you think is the difference between being a good sailor and being a good sailing instructor?
CBC’s mission is to teach positive life values to youth through boating. What values do you think are most important for an instructor to model?
How will you help create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for campers and other staff?
What do you think younger sailors should learn from their experience at CBC beyond simply learning how to sail?
What is one leadership or personal skill you would most like to develop as an Instructor Apprentice?
What is one sailing skill you would like to improve this summer?
What do you think will be the most challenging part of becoming an instructor, and how can CBC help you prepare for it?
At the end of your first summer as an Instructor Apprentice, what would make you feel that you had been successful?

Returning Sailing Instructor

For applicants who are applying to return as a sailing instructor. Please fill this out if you were a previously a "green shirt"
What are you most proud of from your work at CBC this past year?
What was one of the most challenging situations you faced as an instructor? How did you handle it, and what did you learn?
What is something you can do now as an instructor that you could not do as well when you started?
What is one thing you wish you had done differently this past year?
What have you identified as areas for improvement as a CBC instructor?
What feedback have you received this past year that you found particularly useful?
What sailing skill or area of sailing knowledge did you develop the most this past year?
What sailing skill do you most want/need to improve?
What is one area of teaching or working with campers where you would like more training or support?
What do you contribute to the CBC staff team?
What is one way you could be a better teammate?
What additional responsibility or leadership role would you like to take on next year?
Why do you want to return to CBC next year?
What are your goals for your next year at CBC?
What is one thing you would like to accomplish or improve before the end of next summer?
What can CBC do to better support your growth as an instructor and leader?

SYSP Instructor

This part of the application is for people who did NOT participate in the SALT Program or previously work at CBC.
Why do you want to join the CBC Summer Youth Sailing Program?
If you could make sure students have at least one take away from a week at CBC, what would it be?
The Community Boating Center’s Mission is to teach positive life values to youth through boating. What does that mean to you?

References
Reference 1
Name of Reference
Relationship
Years Acquainted
Phone
Email
Reference 2
Name of Reference
Relationship
Years Acquainted
Phone
Email

Cover Letter & Resume
Resume

Cancelof
Cover Letter

Cancelof

Send Application
By clicking the submit button below, I cerity that all of the information provided by me on this application is true and complete, and I understand that if any false information, ommissions, or misrepresentations are discovered, my application may be rejected and, if I am employed, my employement may be terminated at any time.

In consideration of my employment, I agree to conform to the company's rules and regulations, and I agree that my employment and compenstation can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at either my or the company's option.

I also understand and agree that the terms and conditions of my employment may be changed, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time by the company.
I certify that the facts contained in his application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that if employed, falsified statements on this application shall be grounds for dismissal.
If you are under the age of 18 at the time of filling out this application please have your parent/guardian sign as well.
Should be Empty:

2027 CBC SYSP Instructor Application

Personal Information

Employment Desired

First Year JIC Questions

Returning JIC

Reflection on the Past Year

Sailing Skill Development

Leadership and Essential Skills

Instructing & Mentoring

CBC's Mission

2027 and Beyond

First Year IA

Returning Sailing Instructor

SYSP Instructor

Skills/Qualifications

Self-Assessment

References

Cover Letter & Resume

Send Application