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Now hiring casual Skipper, First Mate and Deckhand/Cook for 2014/15 season
The New Zealand Sailing Trust was inspired by the adventures of Sir Peter Blake, and his racing teams. We exist to ensure that key yachts from that history are preserved and sailing adventures are run on board to help inspire the next generation. The Trust predominantly runs youth sailing programmes for schools incorporating team building, leadership and communication activities.
The Trust has an opportunity for a casual Skipper, First Mate and Deckhand/Cook to join us when required to help facilitate our programmes. We currently operate two vessels, Lion New Zealand, an 80ft Whitbread Maxi and Steinlager 2 an 84ft Ketch Whitbread Maxi.
We are looking for outgoing team players with high standards and good seamanship skills. They need to have the ability to lead groups of young people in tasks both aboard and ashore. Strong communication and organisation skills will be a key part in all the roles.
For more information on the NZ Sailing Trust please check out the website: www.nzsailingtrust.com
Skipper
Key tasks for the role would be:
· To be responsible for the overall running of the journeys booked for the NZ Sailing Trust from provisioning to cleaning up post trips.
· Responsible for the vessel, crew and guests safety at all times.
· Responsible for the delivery of the whole programme to expectations set by the school and NZ Sailing Trust
· Ensure the appropriate safety and first aid equipment are aboard and safety standards are contstantly met
· Acting in a professional manner at all times
Core competencies you will require:
· Relevant maritime qualification, e.g. Inshore Launch Master or equivilent minimum
· First Aid qualification, e.g. Coastal Medic or equivilient
· Extensive sailing experience and knowledge
· Experience in working with young people to achieve tasks either land based or on board a vessel
· Strong communication and organisation skills
· Outgoing, fun and mature personality
· Experience in outdoor education would be an advantage
First Mate
Key tasks for the role would be:
· Assist the Skipper to ensure appropriate safety and first aid equipment are aboard and safety standards are contstantly met.
· Assist the Skipper to run the vessel, sailing or at berth or at anchor.
· Responsible for the tidiness and safety on deck
· Assist with the teaching of the young people how to sail the vessel and safety on board
· Assist with the facilitatation of team activities
· Acting in a professional manner at all times
Core competencies you will require:
· Relevant maritime qualification, e.g. ILM or equivilent, is preferred
· Sailing experience and knowledge
· Experience in leading groups to achieve tasks either land based or on board a vessel
· Strong communication and organisation skills
· Outgoing, fun and mature personality
· Experience in outdoor education would be an advantage
Deckhand/Cook
Key tasks for the role would be:
· Coordinating the provisioning and to lead the cooking on board
· Being responsible for safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the below deck area
· Assist with the teaching of the young people how to sail the vessel and safety on board
· Assist with the facilitatation of team activities
· Acting in a professional manner at all times
Core competencies you will require:
· Sailing experience and knowledge
· Experience in leading groups to achieve tasks either land based or on board a vessel
· Strong communication and organisation skills
· Outgoing, fun and mature personality
· Experience in outdoor education would be an advantage
Please email CV and cover letter to raynor@nzsailingtrust.com
