Waterfront Coordinator (Office Administration)

About Wayzata Sailing
Wayzata Sailing is a dynamic and accredited US Sailing Community Sailing Center, catering to over 1300 individual participants a year through lakeside adventures from sailing to fishing, stem, and more. We are seeking educators to bolster our experienced sailing staff with trained teaching skills. You'll work with the office team to deliver customer support, instructor support, and social media/marketing support. Benefits include competitive salary, access to sailboats and waterfront off hours, and a flexible end date for return to school or other fall obligations.

Job Summary:
Wayzata Sailing is seeking qualified individuals to act as Waterfront Coordinators on our site. Tasks include: managing staffing schedules, booking lessons, supporting online registration systems, parent communications, customer communications, marketing/social media, community and fundraising event prep, lesson coordination with staff/constituents, supporting camp staff, first aid support, and other duties as assigned.

Schedule:
Schedule will be 8 hour shifts between 8:30am and 8:30pm Monday-Friday. Start and end times vary depending on programming needs. Shift times will be published at least 2 weeks in advance. 

Qualifications:

• Customer-forward skills for a support based role of outdoor sailing education classes. 
• Time management and organization skills.
• Excel in customer interaction.
• Have excellent communications skills (both written and verbal).
• Comfortable learning new material on the job. 
• Social media familiarity including photography skills are essential, but no formal training is required. 
• Have a basic design methodology.
• Be interested in working with youth programming. 
• Enjoy being outdoors focused. 
• Parts of this job may require you to walk on a dock or ride in a powerboat, as such candidates must be comfortable being around water and/or swimming with a secured PFD. 
• Candidate must pass a background check.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma (with exceptions for specific positions/individuals).
• Current college student or degree holder preferred.
• Google Suite experience or ability to learn quickly.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid (free when taken on offered dates), SafeSport (free), and CDC Heads Up (free) certifications are required by the first date of employment.
• Knowledge of stem, fishing, or sailing is a bonus.

2026 Pay Scale:
Wayzata Sailing utilizes a pay scale to fairly compensate hourly employees. To encourage safety, education processes, and increased training - pay scales are primarily based on current education and experience working with education or camp environments. A certain number of staff certifications on site are a requirement as an Accredited Community Sailing Center, and we are not able to be flexible on this requirement. Experience is defined as related employment or relevant volunteering, relevant teaching experience, and/or participation in JI programming. Certification level 1 is 30+ hours (SBI1 or BKI), certification level 2 is 46+ hours (SBI2 or SBI1&BKI), and certification level 3 is 60+ hours (SBC3). College or other applicable courses/certifications may be used for STEM, Fishing, or Office positions. Raises or bonuses are subject to completion of goal setting/review. Seasonal employees are paid hourly and are FLSA non-exempt. 

Pay Scale:

• No Certifications or Experience $15
• Experience (JI or relevant employment) $17
• Certification Level 1 $19
• Certification Level 1 and Experience $20
• Certification Level 2 and Experience $21
• Certification Level 3 and Experience $22
• Merit-based raises. As negotiated following goals setting/completion.

Physical Demands:

Generally, this job presents a standard office environment. Must be able to remain in stationary position around 90% of the time. Continually operates a computer, keyboard and mouse, and other office equipment such as a printer, copier, mobile phone, stapler, etc. Communicates efficiently and accurately with customers and staff. May be required to move about in an office setting or position office equipment weighing 10-25 pounds. May be required to assist in event setups including setting up tables and chairs, hanging banners/posters weighing less than 5 lbs, and other tasks of that nature. May be required to leave the site to acquire necessary programming items (ie office supplies, awards, gas). Ability to operate a motor vehicle required. May additionally be required to leave office to assist instructional staff or gather social media marketing materials which may include, being outside in cold, hot, or rainy weather, wearing a properly fitting PFD, walking on floating docks, riding in a powerboat, assisting staff with moving sailing equipment up to 230 lbs, using First Aid/CPR training. A dog (french brittany) will be present in the office most days. Must be able to work in a space with a dog.

Wayzata Sailing is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to create a welcoming work environment and culture of inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

For more information:
Go to https://www.wayzatasailing.org/staff to view the employment guide and application portal.
Email office@wayzatasailing.org with any questions.

At Will Employment
Minnesota is an employment "at will" state. An employee can quit for any reason; an employer can fire any employee for any reason as long as that reason is not illegal, such as discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.