US Sailing Master Instructor Trainer Application

US Sailing Master Instructor Trainer Application
Personal Information
Your Name

First Name Last Name
US Sailing Membership #:
Type of Master IT certification(s) you are applying for (check all that apply)

Level 1 Instructor Trainer Level 2 Instructor Trainer Level 3 Head Instructor Trainer Level 3 Coach Trainer Reach Instructor Trainer Basic Keelboat Instructor Trainer Cruising Instructor Trainer Safe Powerboat Handling Instructor Trainer Safety and Rescue Boat Handling Instructor Trainer
USCG License #:
This is mandatory for Keelboat and Powerboat IT certifications.
Have you completed a NASBLA approved course?

Yes No
Do you have personal liability insurance?

Yes No
Educational Background

College or University Attended (If Applicable):

	College/University Name	Major course(s) of study	Degree and Year received
Undergraduate
Post graduate

Training Experience
Do you train others or lead others in professional development? *

Yes No
Please specify:
What types of boats have you used to teach?

Please indicate US Sailing/US Powerboating courses that you have completed by entering data in the applicable rows: *

	Yr. Completed	Location of course	Instructor Trainer(s)
Level 1 Instructor
Level 2 Instructor
Level 3 Head Instructor
Level 3 Coach
Reach Educator
Basic Keelboat Instructor
Cruising Instructor
Safe Powerboat Handling Instructor
Safety Rescue and Support Boat Handling Instructor
Level 1 Instructor Trainer
Level 2 Instructor Trainer
Level 3 Coach Trainer
Level 3 Head Instructor Trainer

Please indicate how many US Sailing/ US Powerboating courses that you have run by entering data in the applicable rows: *

	# of courses	Location of courses	Years Active
Level 1 Instructor (In-person)
Level 1 Instructor (Online)
Level 2 Instructor
Level 3 Head Instructor
Level 3 Coach
Reach Educator
Basic Keelboat Instructor
SPH Instructor
SRSB Instructor
Level 1 Instructor Trainer
Level 2 Instructor Trainer
Level 3 Coach Trainer
Level 3 Head Instructor Trainer
Cruising Instructor

Have you received any other (i.e. non-US Sailing) formal training in instruction techniques?

Yes No
If yes, please specify:
Professional Experience

Employment History (list most current position first):

	Name	Employment start date	Employment end date	City	State	Position Held
Org/Club #1
Org/Club #2
Org/Club #3
Org/Club #4
Org/Club #5

In addition to your employment history, US Sailing would like to know about what responsibilities you had within each type of role you've held. Please check the box below for each type of position you held, or have held, that was either of a paid, or volunteer nature. Please be certain to include any details about your MANAGEMENT experience. *

Executive Director and/or Waterfront Director Program Director Head Instructor Sailing or Powerboating Instructor (not management) Adult or Junior Sailing Committee member Race Coach
Please provide information about your experience as an Executive Director and/or Waterfront Director. Include specific positions held and details about responsibilities.
Please provide information about your experience as a Program Director. Include specific positions held and details about responsibilities.
Please provide information about your experience as a Head Instructor. Include specific positions held and details about responsibilities.
Please provide information about your experience as a Sailing or Powerboating Instructor. Include specific positions held and details about responsibilities.
Please provide information about your experience as an Adult or Junior Sailing Committee member. Include specific positions held and details about responsibilities.
Please provide information about your experience as a Race Coach. Include specific positions held and details about responsibilities.
Please provide information about other positions you may hold, or have previously held. Include specific positions held and details about responsibilities.
Have you coached a team at the high school, collegiate, national or international levels?

Yes No
Please provide details about your coaching experience:
Boating Experience
How did you learn to sail/powerboat?

Self-taught Family/Friend Lessons
What type of program?

Community Sailing School Yacht Club High School/College

List the types of boats you have sailed and know well, and the position you’ve predominantly held on the boat. (Example: Thistle –4 years – crew)

	Boat type	Years sailing	Positions on boat
Boat type #1
Boat type #2
Boat type #3
Boat type #4
Boat type #5

Would you consider yourself proficient in driving a powerboat, including docking, rescue and towing?

Yes No
Personal Racing Experience
Do you have personal experience racing sailboat? *

Yes No

STEM EDUCATION INVOLVMENT
If you have have you instructed any STEM Education Courses please give details.
What organizations have you worked in association with through the Reach program
Please list any Education/ STEM Education Professional development you have participated in

Short Answer/Essay Questions
Please provide brief answers to the following questions.
1. What, in your opinion, is the most important aspect of training instructors? *
2. How would you suggest consistency be achieved in evaluation instructor candidates? *
3. What is the toughest decision you were required to make in the last six months (in a US Sailing course or elsewhere)? Please explain how you approached it and share what the outcome was. *
4. Describe the best co-worker or supervisor with whom you’ve worked. What part of their approach/management style appealed to you? *
5. Rate your communication skills on a scale of 1 to 10. Give examples of experiences that demonstrate the rating is accurate. Please note if you have one preferred style/method over another. *
6. Please write a short essay (limit 200 words) outlining why you feel that you should be selected as a Master Instructor/Coach Trainer. *
If there are other accomplishments which you feel are important in being considered for this position (i.e.publications, lectures, etc.) please feel free to detail them on a separate sheet of paper.
Should be Empty:

	Year	Class	Championship	Finish Position	Position on Boat
Event #1
Event #2
Event #3
Event #4
Event #5

	Full Name	Address (City, St)	Phone	Email	Relationship to you
Reference #1
Reference #2

	1	2	3
Using learning techniques to assess learning needs
Measuring learning outcomes
Assessing learning needs of students and applying them to course planning
Planning site logistics
Developing a lesson plan
Using steps in teaching when conducting a course
Monitoring classroom teaming and giving feedback
Answering technical questions on sailing theory
Answering technical questions on weather
Answering technical questions on teaching theory
Understanding the factors involved with risk management
Observing and evaluation students’ sailing skills
Observing and evaluation students’ safety boat skills
Providing corrective feedback for practical skills
Controlling on-the-water instruction
Assessing level of student’s competencies
Completing course evaluations
Maintaining complete and accurate records
Establishing a self-development plan
Serving as a technical resource
Explaining US Sailing Training Program functions, philosophies and standards
Using Project Based Learning Methodologies
Using Inquiry Based learning Techniques
STEM Education