Sailing Programme Support Officer

Seaview Yacht Club; Seaview; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious sailing club in Seaview is seeking a Sailing Programme Support Officer to manage various administrative tasks and support the charitable schools sailing programme. In this dynamic role, you will coordinate communications, manage compliance processes, and assist with program delivery. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, possess exceptional communication skills, and be comfortable with digital systems. This seasonal position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to safe and inspiring sailing experiences for young people and club members.

Qualifications

• Experience in a club, charity, education, or sports setting preferred.
• Experience working with young people is a plus.
• Familiarity with Sailing Club Manager or similar systems desired.
• Interest in communications, marketing, or social media is beneficial.
• Enthusiasm for sailing or watersports is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal staff recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Manage HR onboarding workflows and training records.
• Maintain learner communications and pre-course materials.
• Coordinate staff and learner communication channels.
• Gather feedback and impact data for charity reporting.

Skills

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Confident communicator

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to prioritize workload

Willingness to work evenings/weekends

Tools

CRM systems

HR platforms

Job description

Sailing Programme Support Officer

Sea View Yacht Club, Seaview, Isle of Wight

Contract: Ongoing

Hours: c.1000 annualised hours, flexible. (min. 8 hrs / 1 day per week, rising to up to 32 hrs / 5 days per week during peak summer)

Pay: In excess of National Minimum / Living Wage (flexible for the right candidate)

Reporting to: Director of Sailing and Club Secretary

Sea View Yacht Club (SVYC) is seeking an energetic, well‑organised and personable Sailing Programme Support Officer to join our seasonal team and play a central role in supporting our busy sailing training operation and our charitable schools sailing programme.

This is a varied, people‑facing role, combining high‑quality administration with hands‑on programme and event support in a dynamic waterfront environment. It would suit someone who enjoys being at the heart of an operation — keeping things organised, communicating clearly, and helping others deliver outstanding experiences.

About the Role

The role is split across two closely linked areas:

• Administrative, staff and programme support for the Club’s Sailing Training Department and Club Secretary
• Operational and administrative support for the Seaview Schools Sailing Programme, working closely with the charity’s Trustees and the SVYC Director of Sailing

There will be occasional weekend and evening work, particularly during the summer months.

Key Responsibilities

Sailing Training Administration

• Supporting seasonal staff recruitment, onboarding and compliance processes
• Managing HR onboarding workflows and training records
• Maintaining learner communications and pre-course materials via Club systems
• Running staff and learner communication channels (e.g. WhatsApp, portals)
• Coordinating feedback surveys, reporting, and course administration
• Supporting staff meetings, briefings and prize-givings
• Assisting with daily operational organisation during training sessions
• Maintaining race duty rosters, results and CRM records
• Providing office cover and first-line member support
• Processing RYA certificates and logbooks

Seaview Schools Sailing Programme

• Acting as the central point of contact for participating schools
• Managing programme communications, documentation and scheduling
• Supporting school onboarding and compliance processes
• Coordinating updates and operational changes
• Gathering feedback and impact data for charity reporting
• Supporting training staff onboarding and first‑line HR matters
• Assisting with marketing content and consent‑managed media collection
• Providing occasional classroom or on‑water support where required

About You

Essential

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident, clear communicator with a professional and positive manner
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital systems (CRM, HR platforms, email)
• Able to prioritise workload and work independently
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends

Desirable

• Experience in a club, charity, education or sports setting
• Experience working with young people
• Familiarity with Sailing Club Manager or similar systems
• Knowledge of RYA training structures
• Interest in communications, marketing or social media
• Enthusiasm for sailing, watersports or community programmes

Why Join Us?

This is an enjoyable, fast‑paced seasonal role offering excellent experience within a respected sailing club and a well‑established community charity. The successful candidate will play a vital part in delivering safe, inspiring sailing opportunities for hundreds of members and young people across the Isle of Wight.

How to Apply

Apply via the Isle of Wight Jobs portal.