2023 Instructor Survey

How would you rate your experience as an instructor? *

It was a truly great experience. I had a very good experience. I would say it was fair to good. It was rather disappointing. I had a terrible time.

Did you look forward to being with your students? *

Teaching them sailing was the highlight of my day! For the most part I enjoyed being with them. Being with them was good, depending on how I felt. I wasn't that motivated to be there. I would rather have stayed in bed.

How motivated do you tend to be? *

I am a true self-starter and like to get things done. I am a team player and help out whenever I can. I will pitch in whenever I am asked to. I shy away from being involved. I'd rather be left alone.

Which three qualities do you believe are very important? *

Being competent, dedicated and determined. Being a leader, a good listener and a problem solver. Being a role model, a team player and well respected. Being responsible, resourceful and reliable. Being enthusiastic, outgoing and charismatic.

Which activity do you see as the best opportunity for growth as an instructor? *

Learning through a formal instructor training course Learning through the casual observation of others Learning by making repeated mistakes Learning by taking chances and by trial and error Learning through an honest, personal self-reflection

Whom would you consider to be a challenging student? *

Someone who doesn't listen and follow directions Someone who struggles with learning the material Someone who is a behavioral problem Someone who is a teacher's pet and seeks attention Someone who is not very enthusiastic or motivated

Which of the following do you consider to be the most effective way to engage the students? *

Plan activities that they are sure to like. Use their names, go up to them and call on them. Make the activities fun and educational. Require them to participate every day. Let them decide what they want to do.

What would you consider to be an indication that a student was successful in class? *

He/she achieved all of the skills of the course. He/she had an overall positive experience. He/she plans to take another sailing class. He/she recommended the class to a friend. He/she felt a sense of accomplishment.

What kind of relationship do you feel is most important between instructors? *

We are there to support and learn from each other. We should be independent thinkers and doers. We should ask each other for help and advice. We should limit our reliance on each other. We should report concerns about fellow instructors.

What do you think should be the role of the Program Director? *

Be completely in charge of the entire program. Include the instructors when making decisions. Be a reliable resource only when needed. Do not interfere with daily planning and operations. Be an equal and integral member of the entire staff.

In summary, please reflect on how you feel your year went as an instructor. Think about the various areas that affected your overall performance and success as an instructor. Think about such things as your strengths and areas where you see room for improvement. Think about how you interacted with your fellow instructors and with your students. Comment on your level of satisfaction with your job. What did you really like? What kinds of things bothered you? Lastly, give yourself an overall grade somewhere between A and F, based on an honest evaluation of your year. Thank you! *

What would you consider to be the best feature of our summer program? *

The number and variety of classes The quality and scope of the program The competency level of the staff The overall support for the program The mission and goals of the program

Which of the following goals should be the top priority of the sailing school? *

Make the program available to the entire community Teach about things that encompass individual growth Provide equal opportunities for challenged students Teach about the stewardship of our natural resources Serve as a Chain O'Lakes Regional Learning Center

Which of the following growth opportunities do you feel benefit the instructors the most? *

Taking comprehensive US Sailing courses Learning new ideas from each other On site inservice training and education Instructor self-reflection and evaluation Online professional development seminars

Which of the following community outreach activities do you feel are of the greatest value? *

Offering a sailing class at Johnsburg HS Having a competitive high school sailing team Offering evening programs, like adult sailing Promoting the program at the area middle schools Holding promotional fundraisers and attending events

Which aspect of the curriculum do you feel is of most value? *

The variety and depth of the courses being offered The level of experience and expertise among the staff The various times of day the classes are offered The inclusion of STEM activities in the curriculum The structure and quality of the daily lessons

Which of the following is most important to you? *

Being supported by the Board of Directors Being supported by the Program Director Being supported by my fellow instructors Being respected by being able to voice my opinion Being appreciated by being paid a decent wage

Which of the following would make your job easier? *

Having fully functional and reliable equipment Having someone in charge of the equipment Having additional equipment (boats, jet skis, etc) Having more dedicated classroom space at the PYC Having additional slips and storage space

Which of the following programs and events do you like the most? *

The after school high school sailing team The mid-season sailboat parade The fundraisers (Gatsby Gala, Murder Mystery, etc) The postseason staff recognition and awards party The regional MISSA regattas and racing competition

Which of the following changes do you feel would benefit the sailing school? *

The addition of an instructor to the Board of Directors The creation of a separate Advisory Board Greater parent and volunteer involvement A mutual relationship between the CSS & PYC Greater school, club and community outreach

Which major changes would you like to see implemented at the Community Sailing School? *

In summary, please share any and all suggestions, ideas, recommendations or critiques that you might have that will help us make the sailing school the best it can be. Think about the overall sailing school program, but also comment more specifically on the support and training available to you, the course schedule and offerings, the staff recognition, the working conditions, or anything else that comes to mind. On behalf of our students, we thank you for all of the time, dedication and effort that you put into making our sailing school successful. We also thank you for completing this survey in an honest and professional manner. *

Community Sailing School @ Pistakee3300 Rocky Beach RoadJohnsburg, IL 60051​815-322-9745Email us

Community Sailing School @ Pistakee
3300 Rocky Beach Road
Johnsburg, IL 60051

815-322-9745
Email us