Advanced Racing Coach

San Diego Yacht Club; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Optional FSA program

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) with employer contributions (1y

Lunch provided six days per week

Job summary

The San Diego Yacht Club is seeking an Advanced Racing Coach to grow its junior sailing and high-performance programs in San Diego, CA. This full-time role focuses on 29er and C420 fleets, with ILCA and team racing experience highly desirable.

You’ll report to the Junior Sailing Program Director and collaborate with coaching staff and volunteers. You will lead practices and regattas, design year-round advanced racing programs for ages 13–18, and mentor other coaches while managing logistics,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience coaching competitive youth sailing programs.
• Strong expertise in C420 and 29er racing.
• Experience with ILCA and team racing is a plus.
• Proven leadership and mentorship skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Experience managing travel logistics and regatta operations.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to tow trailers.
• Proficiency with regatta registration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level coaching to top junior sailors at local, regional, and national levels.
• Lead practices, clinics, and regatta coaching for advanced racing fleets.
• Assist in designing and managing year‑round advanced racing programs (ages 13–18).
• Serve as a role model and leader within the junior sailing community.
• Support program administration including seasonal registrations and rosters.
• Coordinate regatta travel logistics with families, staff, and volunteers.
• Manage race team billing, receipts, and expense tracking.
• Uphold coaching standards and best practices; mentor staff for quality instruction.
• Maintain and oversee C420 and 29er fleets; collaborate on repairs and upkeep.
• Promote the program through recaps, newsletters, and social media.

Skills

Coaching leadership

Top junior sailing coaching

Regatta coaching

Travel logistics

Budget management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tow with trailer

Education

US Sailing Level One Instructor Certification

SafeSport Certification

First Aid and CPR Certification

Tools

Clubspot

Microsoft Office

Job description

The San Diego Yacht Club is hiring an Advanced Racing Coach to support the continued growth of its advanced racing and high-performance sailing programs. This dynamic, full-time coaching position is a unique opportunity to develop top-level sailors at one of the nation’s premier yacht clubs.

SDYC’s Junior Program is experiencing record growth, with a deep roster of competitive sailors in C420, 29er, and ILCA classes. This position will primarily support the 29er and C420 programs, while experience in the ILCA fleet and/or team racing discipline are also highly desirable.

The Advanced Racing Coach will report to the Junior Sailing Program Director and work closely with the Head Coach and Assistant Junior Sailing Director, supported by a dedicated full-time maintenance team and highly engaged member volunteers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coaching & Program Development:

• Deliver high-level coaching to top junior sailors at the local, regional, and national levels.
• Lead practices, clinics, and regatta coaching for advanced racing fleets.
• Assist in designing and managing year-round advanced racing programs (ages 13–18).
• Serve as a role model and leader within the junior sailing community.

Operations & Logistics:

• Support program administration, including seasonal registrations, rosters, and scheduling.
• Coordinate regatta travel logistics with staff, families, and volunteers.
• Manage race team billing, receipts, and expense tracking.
• Uphold SDYC coaching standards and best practices.
• Mentor and support coaching staff to ensure consistent, high-quality instruction.

Fleet & Equipment

• Assist with maintenance and oversight of C420 and 29er fleets.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff on repairs and preventative upkeep.
• Communicate effectively with sailors, parents, staff, and volunteers.
• Support recruitment and sailor development pathways.
• Contribute to program promotion through recaps, newsletters, and social media.

WORKING AT SDYC

The San Diego Yacht Club is consistently ranked as one of the top 5 yacht clubs in the United States and is one of the finest facilities of its kind in the world. Coaches benefit from exceptional resources, including a dedicated maintenance team, high-quality equipment, strong administrative support, and an engaged membership—allowing you to focus on coaching and athlete development.

SDYC offers a competitive compensation package. The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,500 to $80,000 annually, based on experience, qualifications, and role alignment.

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Optional FSA program
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 401(k) with employer contributions (after one year)
• Lunch provided six days per week

San Diego Yacht Club is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• US Sailing Level One Instructor (or higher) Certification
• SafeSport Certification
• First Aid and CPR Certification

QUALIFICATOINS:

• Extensive experience coaching competitive youth sailing programs.
• Strong expertise in C420 and 29er racing. Experience with ILCA and team racing preferred.
• Proven leadership and mentorship skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience managing travel logistics, budgets, and regatta operations.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to tow trailers.
• Proficiency with Clubspot, Microsoft Office, and regatta registration platforms.
• Boat maintenance and fleet management experience preferred.

Candidates must pass a background check and provide verifiable professional references.