Will Monts

Sailing Instructor

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Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

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About me
Professional and experienced private yacht captain. Available for private charters, private own boat instruction, deliveries, and management services.
Education
- Clemson University
  2016 - 2020
  Bachelor of Science - BS Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management
  Concentration in community recreation, camp, and sports management with an emphasis on goal-oriented positive youth development programming
Experience
- South Carolina Yacht Club
  May 2012 - Dec 2014
  Sailing Instructor
- Hilton Head Island Community Rowing and Sailing Center
  May 2014 - Aug 2016
  Head Sailing Instructor
- St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center
  May 2017 - Aug 2019
  Head of the Waterfront
- Clemson University
  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
  Intramural Referee
- Clemson University
  Aug 2018 - Mar 2020
  Sport Programs Manager
- YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
  May 2020 - Dec 2021
  Assistant Sailing Director and Summer Programs Director
  Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating beginner through advanced sailing programs that promote positive life skills in local youth of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Also responsible for directing all summer sailing programs at all levels, including developing curriculum, hiring and managing staff, managing day to day operations, and collecting and analyzing data from participants to make necessary improvements.
- Charleston Community Sailing
  Jan 2022 - Sept 2023
  Program Director
- Self Employed
  May 2022 - now
  Private Yacht Captain
  Private Yacht Captain services including: deliveries, private charters, yacht management, private lessons, insurance checkoffs, rigging, and more
- S/Y Esprit de Joy
  Feb 2024 - now
  Private Yacht Captain
  Private captain of S/Y Esprit de Joy, a private charter sailing yacht based in Charleston, SC. Responsible for all operations of the yacht, including navigation, charter operations, owner usage, service, maintenance management, client booking, and more.
Licenses & Certifications
- REACH STEM Educator
  US Sailing
  Aug 2020
- Level 2 Instructor
  US Sailing
  Feb 2021
- STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
  Seven Seas Preparatory Academy
  May 2021
- Master 50 with Auxiliary Sail
  U.S. Coast Guard
  Jan 2022
- STCW Basic Training
  Seven Seas Preparatory Academy
  May 2021
- Level 1 Small Boat Instructor
  US Sailing
  May 2015
Volunteer Experience
- Citizen Scientist
  Issued by Ocean Research & Conservation Association on Aug 2020
  Associated with Will Monts