Sailing Manager

Royal Yacht Club of Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Iconic club with waterfront Williamton

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Equal opportunity employer and child-s

child-safe organisation

Job summary

Royal Yacht Club of Victoria in Williamstown seeks a Sailing Manager to lead all water activities, plan the annual racing calendar, and deliver racing and regatta events. You will supervise a Sailing Assistant and a dedicated group of volunteers while ensuring safety and compliance on the water.

You'll report to the General Manager and collaborate with sailing committees, providing leadership and organisational excellence to grow participation and maintain the club’s inclusive culture at an

Qualifications

• Experience running racing, regattas or sailing programs.
• Knowledge of the Racing Rules of Sailing and on-water safety.
• Ability to lead staff and motivate volunteers.
• Highly organised with attention to detail and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver the sailing calendar including racing and regattas.
• Appoint Race Officers and oversee NORs, SIs, entries, handicaps, results and protests.
• Lead the Sailing Assistant and volunteer race management teams.
• Ensure sailing activities are safe and compliant, including child safety.
• Manage sailing assets and reporting to the General Manager.
• Support sailing committees and stakeholders.

Skills

Staff leadership

Volunteer motivation

Organised

Detail-oriented

Clear communicator

RRS knowledge

On-water safety

Education

Australian Sailing Race Officer accreditation (Regional level or higher)

Tools

Victorian marine licence

First aid certificate

Driver's licence

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Job description

Be part of one of Australia’s most historic and inclusive sailing communities

Royal Yacht Club of Victoria (RYCV) is looking for an enthusiastic Sailing Manager to join our team in Williamstown. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within one of Australia’s most historic and inclusive sailing communities.

About us

Royal Yacht Club of Victoria (RYCV) was established in 1853 and is one of Victoria’s oldest yacht clubs. From our home on Hobsons Bay in Williamstown we run keelboat and off-the-beach racing, regattas, junior and adult training programs, a marina and yard, and a busy Members’ clubhouse. Our mission is to grow participation in sailing, deliver high-quality services to our Members and foster a welcoming, inclusive and diverse club culture.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Sailing Manager to lead everything that happens on the water at RYCV. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll plan and deliver the annual sailing calendar, run racing and regattas and lead a team that includes a Sailing Assistant and a strong group of volunteers.

What you’ll do

Plan and deliver the Club racing, regatta and events calendar

Act as or appoint Race Officers and oversee NORs, SIs, entries, handicaps, results and protests

Lead the Sailing Assistant and volunteer race management teams

Keep all sailing activity safe and compliant, including child safety

Manage sailing assets

Report to the General Manager and support the sailing committees

About You

You are someone who brings enthusiasm, reliability and a love of the sailing environment.

Experience running racing, regattas or sailing programs

Knowledge of the Racing Rules of Sailing and on-water safety

Proven ability to lead staff and motivate volunteers

Highly organised, detail-focused and a clear communicator

Happy to work regular weekends, evenings and public holidays with periodic outdoor work

You’ll need

Australian Sailing Race Officer accreditation at Regional level or higher (or the ability to gain it within 12 months)

Victorian marine licence, current first aid certificate and driver’s licence

Working with Children Check and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain them before you start

What We Offer

Competitive industry salary and benefits

A varied role with real ownership at an iconic club

A supportive team with professional development opportunities

A magnificent waterfront workplace in Williamstown

RYCV is an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages and abilities.