Future Leaders is an instructor in-training and mentorship program. This is the final progression for participants before they become employed as Instructors at Piers Park Sailing Center. Job training skills, professional development, the basics of racing, and working as a team are key elements of this program. Each Future Leader will be mentored throughout the season and are expected to lead a small group through a lesson by the close of the summer program. The Future Leaders Program will also offer College Preparatory resources throughout the summer to each Future Leader.
Skills learned as a Future Leader include:
- How to create a lesson plan
- Small group team-builders
- Improvisation techniques- Problem solving and maintaining control
- On the water drills- Applied learning
- Leading discussions- End of day De-brief
Piers Park Sailing Center is accepting applications for our Youth Development Program. Applicants should have leadership skills and a strong knowledge of sailing (completed all Level 1 + 2 beads in Science of Sailing).
If you are interested in becoming a Future Leader please submit the following: Resume, Cover Letter, and 2 Letters of Recommendation.
Application deadline is May 15
Email: ydp@piersparksailing.org
Mail: Piers Park Sailing Center
Future Leaders Program
95 Marginal St
East Boston, MA 02128
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