Sailing Instructors for Children Needed for Summer 2010 in Various Chinese Cities

  China

• Shanghai: 
Shanghai
• All Other Areas in China: 
Qingdao,  Shenzhen,  Xiamen

Term: Summer 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Dates: 30th June-1st September 2010

Description: 2010 NOCSP is now looking for sailing instructors to work with us for another exciting summer in China. NOCSP will continue working with local Chinese children and coaches, which will enhance your China experience through sailing. More culture and language activities will be possible this year, for those who would like to explore China further more besides sailing.

You will be sent to one of our sailing centers in China. You will teach Chinese children how to sail (mainly on Optimist). Courses are given on a weekly basis, which means most children are enrolled in a one-week sailing course. Most of the children are beginners, however, kids of more advanced level may require your extra effort.

2010 NOCSP Summer Sailing Program will last from 30th June to 1st September. You'd be expected to stay for minimum 4 weeks and maximum 8 weeks.

Highlights:
* You'll work closely with Chinese colleagues and fellow coaches, as well as translators. It will be a big challenge and opportunity for you to get to know China and its people from an unusual platform- through its nautical sport.

* You'll have the chance to explore one of the coastal exciting Chinese cities such as Qingdao (2008 Olympic Sailing Regatta Hosting City), Shenzhen (gateway to the hustle and bustle of Hongkong), Xiamen (a vibrant and historical southern city), Shanghai (well, I guess you have heard of this one).

* Cultural and Language Exchange Possibilities

* Excursions

* Free Accommodation

Qualifications:
* RYA Sailing Instructor (all levels) , FFA Moniteur de Voile ( all levels), or Sailing Instructor License issued by other sailing federation or organization.
* Candidates without an official sailing coaching license will also be considered if proved to have adequate sailing and teaching experience.
* First-aid certificate.
* Easy going and open-minded sailors.
* Being able to work with children from different cultural backgrounds.
* The language of work is English, knowledge of Mandarin will be a plus.
* Enthusiasm for sailing.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Free

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18-45

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to China Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

NOCSP (National Organization of Community Sailing Program)'s Mission Statement: The National Organisation of Community Sailing Programs (NOCSP) is a not-for-profit operation in China initiated by China Yachting Business Partnership Ltd. (CYBP). The aim of NOCSP is to work in cooperation with local sailing clubs to set up sailing schools. These schools will give Chinese Youth from all backgrounds an opportunity to learn the sport of sailing. The program is educationally progressive as the participants are not only learning to sail but learning how a boat is made, the importance of a clean marine environment. International sailing education material is used in collaboration with local knowledge. Material coming from our highly experienced trainers themselves. NOCSP sends experienced international sailing instructors and coaches to local sailing clubs and schools. We work with international trainers, local Chinese instructors, translators and participants. Our aim is to help local clubs to develop their sailing schools independently. We also work with international and local sponsors.

Year Founded: 2006