Sailing & Training coordinator

Royal Brighton Yacht Club; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Competitive salary

Job summary

Royal Brighton Yacht Club invites a proactive OTB & Training Coordinator to oversee daily training operations and the club’s OTB sailing activities. You will lead instructors, coordinate with the Boating Manager, and ensure safety, compliance, and program quality.

The role requires flexible weekend and public holiday availability, with a competitive salary plus superannuation. Australian Sailing Instructor or higher qualifications are essential to be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating sailing training and coaching programs.
• Ability to lead Club Instructors and Coaches to maximise participant satisfaction and program revenue.
• Knowledge of relevant safety and regulatory obligations in Australian sailing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the Discover Sailing Centre and club coaching programs.
• Manage instructors and coaches to maximise revenue and member satisfaction.
• Ensure training vessels are maintained and compliant.
• Support Sailing Coordinator with on-water resources and safety.

Skills

OTB sailing

Training coordination

People management

Education

Australia Sailing Instructor or above qualifications

Job description

Royal Brighton Yacht Club wishes to recruit an OTB & Training coordinator to lookafter the club's offering of training programs.

Reporting to the Boating Manager, the training coordinator, in conjunction with the Boating Manager takes chief accountability for the daily operation of the Training and OTB sailing.

Days and hours of employment will need to be flexible with weekend and public holiday hours required to coordinate club activities and hosted events

A non-exhaustive list of duties that this role entails are:

Daily operation of the Discover Sailing Centre and the RBYC Club coaching programs.

Manage the Club Instructors and Coaches to maximise revenue, prioritising transition to club sailor and member satisfaction, ensuring the appropriate legal and Australian Sailing obligations are fulfilled.

Ensure all training vessels (Power and Sail) are always maintained and kept in good working order.

Provide support to the club’s Sailing Coordinator to ensure the physical resources required to support the Club’s OTB on water activities are able to be operated, compliant, and in good working order

Assist in an on-water capacity as a Race Management team member when required.

Assist in on water training and coaching as required.

Assist with major regatta and events help at the club as required and requested by the Boating Manager

Assist in the publication of OTB Race Documents (Notice of Races, Sailing Instructions, online formsetc)

Help with marina operations as required as requested by Boating Manager.

Help with OTB racing and results as required.

Contribute to a staff teamenvironment.

Comply with all Club policies and relevantlegislation.

Respond to participation and training enquiries

Contribute to the review of the training & development strategy

Develop and coordinate youth volunteer program

Deliver training reports to relevant committees outlining participation figures and other relevant information

All other reasonable tasks as requested by BoatingManager

You will be an effective communicator and enjoy excellent relationships with colleagues at every level. You are enthusiastic and cooperative, and pride yourself on yourmethodical approach and practical nature. You are at your best in a busy environment where you are recognised for your contribution and positive attitude.

Your regular workweek will be flexible but will include weekend shifts during the sailing season.

The Club offers a competitive salary plus superannuation to attract the right energetic person for this role.

Only candidates that have Australia Sailing Instructor or above qualifications will be considered.