Keelboat Programme Manager

Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club 香港遊艇會; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

13-month pay

Duty meal

Medical benefit

Job summary

Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club 香港遊艇會 invites a seasoned professional to lead the new keelboat programme in Hong Kong. You will design, deliver and grow keelboat training and racing, applying best coaching practices and collaborating with Racing Development, Sail Centre and Corporate Events teams.

The role requires autonomous leadership, weekend availability, and a strong sailing background with coaching qualifications, first aid, and a powerboat certificate.

Qualifications

• Sailing programme management experience required.
• High level sailing and coaching experience necessary.
• An internationally recognised sailing coaching qualification.
• An internationally recognised powerboat driving qualification if possible.
• HKPV O.C.C. (if based in HK) or the ability to obtain within six months.
• First aid and CPR qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate growth in keelboat class participation and keelboat training courses; utilise Elliott for corporate events where appropriate.
• Build and develop programmes in collaboration with Racing Development Manager, Sail Centre Manager and Corporate Events Team.
• Be the primary instructor and deploy coaching resources for optimal fleet use.
• Oversee keelboat programmes delivery for youth and adults; ensure staffing and supervision.
• Organise seminars/workshops for members on keelboat sailing; coordinate and lead sessions.
• Explore initiatives for growth in keelboat training, racing and participation; train and mentor instructors and club coaches.

Skills

Sailing programme management

Sailing coaching

Coaching qualification (intl)

Powerboat qualification (intl)

HK PV O.C.C. poss. or ability to obt.

First aid & CPR

Job description

• Solid experience in sailing programme management
• 5-day work, 13-month Pay, Duty Meal, Medical Benefit
• Applications from overseas candidates are welcomed

We are now inviting a talented and dedicated individual to join our team at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of Hong Kong’s most prestigious private clubs by delivering exceptional social events that enrich the member experience.

We are looking for a talented individual for the position of Keelboat Programme Manager. This is a full-time position based in Hong Kong. The role reports to the Sailing and Marine Manager at Middle Island.

The successful candidate will have significant autonomy to run and develop this new programme; therefore, we seek an individual able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team that delivers sail training and race training.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate growth in the Club’s keelboat class participation and keelboat training courses. In addition, leveraging the Elliott for corporate events is an objective.
• Build and develop the Club’s programmes, collaborating with the Racing Development Manager, Sail Centre Manager and Corporate Events Team.
• Be the primary instructor and ensure the best use of other coaching resources to facilitate the optimal use of the fleet.
• Oversee the implementation and delivery of keelboat programmes at youth and adult levels.
• Ensure these programmes are adequately staffed, monitored and adjusted to increase quality and participation.
• Organise seminars and workshops for members on keelboat sailing.
• Organise, coordinate and instructor lead sessions.
• Explore and implement initiatives for further growth in keelboat training, racing and other participation.
• Work closely with the Centre Manager to train, mentor and develop qualified instructors and Club coaches to assist with programme delivery.
• Duties and hours dedicated to various duties will vary depending on the time of year and the programme’s priorities at any given time.
• Assist with coaching and sail training from time to time, as needed.
• Follow RHKYC Coaching and Sail Training guidelines.
• Keep up to date with child protection policies.
• Perform such other duties as may reasonably be requested by Management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Sailing programme management experience.
• A high level of sailing and coaching experience.
• An internationally recognised sailing coaching qualification.
• An internationally recognised powerboat driving qualification, where possible.
• Hong Kong PV O.C.C. (if already based in Hong Kong), or the ability to obtain it within six months.
• First aid and CPR qualifications.

Working Conditions

• The role will require availability to work with members on most weekends, with regular days off on weekdays.
• The role will require spending a large proportion of working time outdoors, in all weather conditions. A high level of personal fitness should be maintained.

We offer attractive remuneration package to the right candidates. Interested parties, please email full resume with current and expected salary.

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