Crew
3. Responsibilities to and from Staff
| Responsibilities of MWF to staff | Responsibilities of MWF staff |
|---|---|
| An adequate orientation of MWF and sufficient training and guidance. | Ensure there is enough time necessary to take on the position. |
| A clearly written job description. | Work within the policy and procedures of the MWF. |
| To be assigned to a satisfying job that suits their personal preferences, motivation and skills. | Respect the privacy of staff, volunteers, clients and members. |
| Know their supervisor and how to contact them. | Follow directions given by supervisors. |
| Protection, safety and insurance. | Inform MWF when they will not be able to volunteer. |
| Have their personal information held confidentially. | Speak up about important issues. |
| Have out of pocket expenses reimbursed (pre-approved). | Attend orientation and training sessions. |
| Be involved in decisions that affect their area of responsibility. | Be reliable and dependable and adhere to agreed hours and tasks. |
| Have their concerns and complaints heard. | Be a team player and support all staff. |
| To treat staff with respect. | Be accountable and accept constructive criticism. |
| Give feedback about staff performance. | Be considerate about the differing views of those you work with |
| Recognize staff contributions (time, experience, ideas and skills). | Be loyal to MWF. |
Staff will complete the following before commencing volunteering:
- Read MWF’s Policies adopted by the Board and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as per the Learning Management System and crew levels.
- Policies & SOPs to be completed on LMS.
- On-water induction to be signed off as crew level 1.
4. Crew Competency Levels
Your skipper can sign you off up to Crew level 3. To become a 2IC or Skipper the On-water Ops Manager will assess and sign you off.
| Crew Level | Skill Level |
|---|---|
| Guest | A desire to be involved |
| CL1 | Getting to know the boat, learning how to sail, the programs, some MWF policies and operational aspects. An MWF apprentice. |
| CL2 | Be a competent crew member. Know the boats, how to sail and the programs. Does not require supervision. |
| CL3 | Be skilled in all aspects of program delivery, sailing and boat operations. Can instruct and teach others. |
| 2IC | Be skilled in all aspects of program delivery and be a good leader of staff in that environment. |
| Skipper | Have mastery of program delivery and be an excellent leader of staff in that environment. |
RYA certification will be considered as strong evidence of a crew members capabilities and competence and will make any assessment procedure less protracted and simpler. Certificates will not guarantee assessment at the indicated levels below:
| RYA Competent Crew | CL1-3 |
| RYA Day Skipper/Coastal Skipper | 2IC |
| RYA Yachtmaster Coastal | Harbour Skipper |
| RYA Yachtmaster Offshore/Ocean | Offshore Skipper |