We Are Hiring!
*Junior Race Team Coach- Please apply by February 1st, 2025 Submit Application Here
Qualifications:
As of 1993, all Erie Yacht Club Sailing Instructors are required to hold a current US SAILING Level 1 certification. In order for their certification to be valid, an instructor must hold current First Aid and CPR certifications, along with a Pennsylvania Boater Safety Education Certificate.
All instructors must have PA State Required Child Clearances and Working papers, if necessary, prior to employment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact Melanie Garner at 814-453-4931 x204 or melanie@erieyachtclub.org.
1) Child Abuse Clearance cost $13
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS/Public/Home
2) Criminal History Record Information [Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Criminal History Record Check] cost $22
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/KeepKidsSafe/Clearances/Pages/Criminal-Background-Check.aspx
3) Federal Criminal History Record cost $25.25
For instructors 18 and older:
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/KeepKidsSafe/Clearances/Pages/FBI-Fingerprinting.aspx
For instructors 14 to 17:
It is the policy of the Erie Yacht Club that the US SAILING Level 1 certification is to initially be paid for by the applicant and not the Erie Yacht Club. However, the Erie Yacht Club will reimburse the cost of the US SAILING Level 1 class once the applicant has completed and passed his/her course and is hired as a sailing instructor. The Erie Yacht Club will not reimburse instructors for any classes beyond level 1 certification.