FUNDING THE PLAN · PEOPLE & STAFFING
Ensure long-term success by training local coaches
ESA’s long-term success depends on local people having the skills and opportunities to lead. Training and employing Bahamian coaches helps knowledge stay in the community and gives sailing programmes the continuity to grow.
Fund local coach training
We need support for participant stipends, instructor certification, powerboat and safety training, and course delivery. The annual plan is to train six participants and certify two instructors.
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Instructor-course funding · $10,000 per year
| Programme expense | Annual cost |
|---|---|
| Training stipends for six participants | $1,500 |
| Certifications for two instructors | $1,000 |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 for two participants | $1,300 |
| STCW safety training for two participants | $1,200 |
| Programme infrastructure | $5,000 |
| Total per year | $10,000 |
Source: ESA Strategic Plan 2026–2030, page 20 .
A SECOND EXPERT COACH · MARCH–AUGUST 2027
A second expert coach to support growth
Alongside our existing coaching leadership, we need a second expert coach for six months. This added capacity will help us train local instructors while continuing to deliver programmes for children and develop the next stage of ESA.
The coach will lead the instructor course and mentor the local team, serve as lead coach for summer camps, and help start operations in North Eleuthera. Working alongside an experienced coach gives trainees practical teaching experience and continued guidance as they take on more responsibility.
Supporting this role is an investment in the local team’s long-term capability. We want the coach’s knowledge to remain in Eleuthera through the people they train.
Support coaching and training →Administrative help that keeps us moving
A growing programme needs dependable administrative support. We need help coordinating schools and families, organising transport and volunteers, keeping participant records and permissions in order, and managing accounts and supporter reporting.
This support gives coaches more time to teach and helps ESA deliver reliable programmes as we reach more children.
Visiting volunteers who strengthen the team
Visiting volunteers bring energy, experience and extra hands to ESA. Alongside our coaches, they can help with lessons and camps, equipment preparation, events and practical maintenance.
We want their time here to strengthen the local team through shared skills and day-to-day support. Their contribution works alongside the dependable coaching and administration needed to keep programmes running throughout the year.