Club Bosun

Brading Haven Yacht Club; Bembridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-oriented sailing club in Bembridge seeks a part-time Club Bosun to oversee the maintenance of club vessels and facilities, manage on-water support, and ensure member safety. The ideal candidate will have a valid RYA Level 2 Powerboat certificate, experience in vessel maintenance, and a strong customer-service ethic. Responsibilities include operating the club launch and assisting with sailing events. Flexible hours required depending on seasonal activities.

Qualifications

• Experience with vessel maintenance for sail and power boats.
• Practical understanding of seamanship skills.
• General sailing experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the upkeep and maintenance of club boats and facilities.
• Support all on-water activities and operate the club launch.
• Promote safety and training for staff and members.

Skills

Knowledge of vessel maintenance

Seamanship skills

Time-management skills

Customer-service ethic

Teamwork

Education

RYA Level 2 Powerboat certificate

RYA VHF SCR

RYA First Aid

Job description

Job title: Club Bosun

Location: Brading Haven Yacht Club

Salary: NMW

Hours: Variable seasonal hours to fit the business. November–March: 22.5 hours per week – 3 days a week including weekend race days where appropriate. April–October: 30 hours per week – 4 days a week including weekend race days where appropriate. Hours may vary by mutual agreement based on tidal patterns.

Job type: Part‑time permanent.

Reports to: Club Secretary

Responsible for: Supporting and giving direction to volunteer members.

Brading Haven Yacht Club is an active members club established 75 years ago. It is situated within Bembridge Harbour and has a waterfront club house with a bar, indoor and outdoor dining facilities, and a fleet of sailing dinghies, support vessels,wrecks, and pontoons.

Job purpose

To manage the day‑to‑day upkeep and maintenance of club boats, moorings, pontoons and club assets, including grounds maintenance, to ensure safety, operational readiness and a well‑presented environment. Act as a point of contact to members and visitors and assist with on‑water activities.

Main duties and responsibilities

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• Operate the club launch and support all on‑water activities, including regattas and racing.
• Prepare and organise equipment for sailing events and other on‑water activities.
• Assist race officers and support regional and national events.

Grounds & Facilities Maintenance

• Maintain cleanliness and safety across club grounds, slipways, pontoons, dinghy parks and foreshore.
• Identify and address slip/trip hazards and report issuesiral when needed.
• Supervise volunteer maintenance groups and ensure safe working practices.

Moorings & Boat Park Management

• Maintain moorings, pontoons and slipways to required standards.
• Conduct regular checks of boats on moorings and ashore.

Club Vessel Maintenance

• Ensure all club vessels are operated safely and properly equipped.
• Develop and follow maintenance schedules for boats, engines and equipment.
• Clean and anti‑foul vessels as required.
• Manage fuel stores safely, refuel powerboats and maintain fuel and engine‑hour logs.

Unauthorised/Unused Vessel Management

• Assist with the removal of non‑compliant or unauthorised vessels on site.
• Provide practical support to members with vessel removal where appropriate.

Health, Safety & Training

• Promote safe working practices across the club.
• Support training for staff and members in the safe use of club vessels.

Member Welfare

• Monitor activity on the water and report welfare or safety concerns.
vietnam>Support the planning and provision of appropriate member safety measures.
• Liaise with the club welfare officer as needed.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested by senior management.
• The club reserves the right to vary or amend duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the club’s business needs.

Person Specification

• Knowledge and experience of vessel maintenance for both sail and power.
• Practical understanding and application of seamanship skills.
• General sailing experience to Level 4 dinghy and/or coastal skipper standard (desirable.)
• Must hold a valid RYA Level 2 Powerboat certificate with a minimum of 3 years practical experience.
• RYA VHF SCR.
• RYA First Aid.
• Strong time‑management skills, especially working around tidal constraints of the harbour.
• Ability to work alone and with volunteers.
• Work as part of a team.
• Strong customer‑service ethic, supporting members on water experiences.
• Level of physical fitness in keeping with the requirements of the role.