Elite Junior Racing Coach — C420 & 29er Programs

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 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,