The SailFuture Academy is a purposefully disruptive, private nonprofit high school in St. Petersburg, Florida.
We believe that our work should be meaningful and purposeful. Our ideal candidate is passionate about SailFuture’s mission and is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of impacted youth within our community.
Our mission is to empower at-risk students to achieve economic freedom and social mobility through character development and pragmatic, project-based learning.
A SailFuture Academy AmeriCorps Education Change Agent has a unique opportunity to utilize real-world curriculum to teach students the skills, character, and knowledge necessary to navigate their life and career successfully.
Develop course materials aligned to objectives
Engage students in meaningful learning experiences
Establish meaningful relationships with students and families
Serve as the primary parent contact and campus advisory leader for 10-15 students
Submit daily behavior and assignment feedback for each student
Develop student and family engagement activities
SailFuture is a small team and values in-person collaboration. This position reports directly to our Head of School and maintains a Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm with some after 5pm and weekend time required for recruitment and community events.
AmeriCorps Eligibility Requirements
Be a United States citizen, United States national, or lawful permanent resident
Be at least 17 years of age at the start of service
Have a high school diploma or its equivalent
Not have exceeded the maximum allowable AmeriCorps service terms
Not be listed on any state or national sex offender registry
Not have been convicted of murder, as defined in 18 U.S.C. §1111
Additional Program Qualifications
2-5 years of professional experience
Experience leading teams
Previous experience in teaching, training, or education
Possess a ‘whatever it takes’ mentality
Flexible and able to thrive in a start-up environment
Successful track record working with at-risk youth
Compensation valued at $77,005 annually
Living Allowance: $3750 Monthly
$2,700 Max 401k Contribution per year
$6,910 annual health insurance plan
$12,000 in housing. Furnished room and utilities provided
$7,395 Education award eligibility on completion of year of service
Access to sailboats and kayaks during time off
Clearwater Community Sailing Center Membership; includes the use of facility and equipment
YMCA Gym Membership
Members receive comprehensive training throughout the service term, including:
a) Initial Orientation
Orientation introduces SailFuture Fellowship culture, policies, prohibited activities, service expectations, and reporting requirements.
b) Program-Specific Training
Members receive training related to youth development, trauma-informed care, safety procedures, and service-site expectations.
c) Ongoing Training
Ongoing professional development and skill-building opportunities are provided to support effective service delivery.
Service Assignment
AmeriCorps members will serve at approved SailFuture service sites in Saint Petersburg, FL. Members may serve in residential foster care programs, education settings, and workforce development initiatives supporting youth and families.
Supervision
Members are supervised by designated SailFuture staff and AmeriCorps Program Managers. Regular supervision meetings are held to review service progress, address challenges, and ensure compliance with program requirements.
Essential Service Activities
Member service activities may include:
Assisting with youth supervision, routines, and accountability systems
Supporting classroom instruction and student engagement in project-based learning environments
Assisting with behavior support and intervention strategies under staff direction
Providing transportation support for youth to school, appointments, employment, or activities, as permitted
Supporting youth workforce readiness, including job searches and employment applications
Maintaining accurate service logs, attendance records, and required documentation
Participating in required AmeriCorps trainings, meetings, and national days of service
Adhering to all AmeriCorps, SailFuture, and service-site policies
Other duties as assigned
Non-Essential Functions
Assisting with special events connected to youth service
Supporting approved community engagement activities
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Member to successfully perform the essential functions of service assignments.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance;stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
Occasionally required to sit
Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Must be able to wear protective equipment in compliance with general safety and food safety protocol
Completion Requirements
To successfully complete the term of service and be eligible for a Segal Education Award, the member must:
i) Complete the required number of service hours
ii) Participate in all required trainings and meetings
iii) Receive a satisfactory performance evaluation
iv) Comply with all program standards and policies
Employability
Members may not serve at a site with family members and may not be employed by the service site outside of AmeriCorps.
All primary service activities must occur within the United States
International travel or service is not part of the AmeriCorps service term
International activities, if offered, are not federally funded and do not count toward service hours
Members may not engage in prohibited political, religious, or lobbying activities while serving
Members may not be employed by the service site outside of AmeriCorps during their term
Members are evaluated regularly on service quality, compliance, professionalism, and contribution to program outcomes. Accurate documentation of service hours and activities is required and must be verified by the designated supervisor.
This position description reflects the general nature of service expected of AmeriCorps members in this role. Service activities may be modified to meet program needs while remaining compliant with AmeriCorps regulations.
SailFuture is a specialized child welfare agency that provides Residential Group Care, Foster Parent recruitment, training, and support, Mental Health services, Job Training, and an Accredited Private High School, all specifically for teens in foster care.
Combining these services gives us influence over the key social determinants that determine successful life outcomes for teenagers in foster care.
SailFuture currently operates two off-site Residential Treatment Programs, an accredited high school, and leads multi-month sailing journeys on a 65-foot sailboat throughout Central America and the Caribbean.
