Sailing & Training Lead — Grow Programs & Regattas

Derwent Sailing Squadron; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award conditions

Job summary

Derwent Sailing Squadron in Hobart seeks a passionate Sailing & Training Co-ordinator to deliver and grow Tasmania’s leading sailing programs. The role involves coordinating racing, training, major regattas and events, and working with members, volunteers, officials and instructors.

You will take day-to-day responsibility for sailing and training programs, maintain assets, promote activities and support the Sailing Committee.

Qualifications

• Has knowledge of recreational sailing and competitive sailing.
• Familiar with Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) and handicapping systems.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work confidently with volunteers.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office, databases and digital comms platforms.
• Initiative, flexibility and practical problem solving.
• Professional and approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate racing, regattas, cruising and sailing events.
• Manage race entries and required compliance documents.
• Prepare Notices of Race, Sailing Instructions and race docs.
• Coordinate results and handicapping processes.
• Support delivery of SailTrain training programs.
• Coordinate course bookings, instructors and training schedules.
• Recruit, roster, brief and support race management volunteers.
• Assist with regattas, series, prize presentations and events.
• Maintain boats, marks, safety gear and sailing assets.
• Maintain sailing/training info on website, email and social channels.
• Assist with promotion of sailing/training activities.
• Provide admin/secretarial support to the Sailing Committee.
• Collaborate with the wider squadron team to boost participation.

Skills

Sailing knowledge

RRS familiarity

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Written & verbal communication

Volunteer coordination

Customer service

Digital communication tools

Problem solving

Professional demeanour

Education

Australian Sailing qualifications: Race Officer / Equipment Auditor / Dinghy or Keelboat Instructor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Derwent Sailing Squadron in Hobart seeks a passionate Sailing & Training Co-ordinator to deliver and grow Tasmania’s leading sailing programs. The role involves coordinating racing, training, major regattas and events, and working with members, volunteers, officials and instructors.

You will take day-to-day responsibility for sailing and training programs, maintain assets, promote activities and support the Sailing Committee.