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Recreation Assistant (Sailing Instructor) Hickam Harbor Marina


Job Location:

Honolulu, HI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 19 - 19
Posted: 6 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Community Programs (N922) Branch; Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Recreational Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services (N94); Commander Navy Region Hawaii at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH) Honolulu HI. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties in support of the MWR recreation program. The incumbent provides instruction on boating safety sailing and windsurfing.


Duties

Major Duties:
Provides instruction on boating safety sailing and lesson plans associated with sailing instruction for beginners intermediate and advanced students. Teaches private one on one and group lessons with no more than 12 students per class. Teaches basic sailing skills rules of the road; care and maintenance of sails lines safety equipment; defines storm signals navigational aids and other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Controls:
Works under the general supervision of the Outdoor Recreation Manager. Works independently with minimal supervision under the confines of departmental and organizational guidelines plans and policies. Refers questionable or unusual problems to Management.

Guidelines:
Incumbent complies with prescribed procedures and follows oral and written instructions. Incumbent is able to keep up with the normal flow of work. All duties are accomplished in a thorough accurate and timely manner.

Complexity:
Incumbent is expected to learn apply and comply with procedures applicable to the day-to-day operations of the Outdoor Recreation Program. Incumbent is to put forth extra effort during busy periods. Incumbent must know the rules of the Harbor and provide accurate information to customers/students.

Scope and Effect:
Provide accurate sailing/windsurfing instructions through individual and group lessons. Teaching individuals to respect and follow safety procedures at all times while in the water.

Personal Contacts:
Incumbent will have one on one contact with customers/students in a safe and professional outdoor setting.

Purpose of Contacts:
Incumbent will provide guidance and proper procedures to customers/students teaching sailing and windsurfing.

Physical Demands:
Long periods of sitting and standing may be required. Pushing/pulling and manual labor required.

Work Environment:
Incumbent works mainly outdoors with exposure to all environmental and weather conditions to include but not limited to wind rain storms high waves and unusual ocean conditions.


Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Must pass all applicable records and background check.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must Demonstrate Proficiency in sailing and windsurfing.
  • Must have knowledge of navigational aids water safety lifesaving and first aid principles and practices.
  • Must know the rules of the Harbor and provide information to customers/students.
  • Must be able to work nights weekends and holidays.
Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge skills and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must possess:

  • Applicant must demonstrate proficiency in sailing and windsurfing.
  • Applicant must have knowledge of navigational aids water safety lifesaving and first aid principles and practices.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and show ability to instruct.
  • Must know the rules of the Harbor and provide information to customers/students.
  • Must be able to work mainly outdoors with exposure to all environmental and weather conditions but not limited to wind rain storms high waves and unusual ocean conditions.
*** Must be willing to work weekend nights and holidays***Physical Demands:
  • Long periods of sitting and standing may be required.
  • Pushing/pulling and manual labor required.
Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC