Junior Sailing Race Team Manager

NEWPORT HARBOR YACHT CLUB

 To provide a physical and social environment for our members and families to pursue and to perpetuate the highest ideals of yachting, yacht racing and sportsmanship; to assure regional and international leadership in the sport.

POSITION TITLE:

 Junior Sailing Race Team Manager

REPORTS TO :

 Program Director and General Manager, in collaboration with the Non-Calm Advisory Committee

SUPERVISES :

Race Team Coaches and Race Team Sailors

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Jr. Sailing Race Team Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Junior Sailing Race Team Program. This role includes program planning, staff supervision and mentoring, race team curriculum development, regatta logistics, equipment management, and direct coaching of both single handed and double handed sailors. The Jr. Sailing Race Team Manager works closely with the Junior Sailing Program Director to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality racing programs across all seasons.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  Bachelor’s degree (4-year college graduate)

US Sailing Level 1 Coach Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

Advanced coaching experience

Prior experience working with junior sailors

Extensive experience coaching C420s

Elite performance experience as a former C420 sailor

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Demonstrated passion for sailing, racing, physical fitness, and youth development

CORE COMPETENCIES & EXPECTATIONS:

  Ability to manage and supervise 20+ staff members during the summer and 8 coaches during the Fall, Winter, and Spring

Ability to design, implement, and evaluate curriculum for the Race Teams

High-level coaching proficiency across Sabots, CFJs, and C420s, with particular expertise in advanced junior racing (single-handed and double-handed platforms)

Strong communication skills with parents, sailors, staff, and advisory committees

Professional, approachable, ability to connect to sailors, and team-oriented demeanor

Ability and passion to film practices and regattas, utilize drones, and produce detailed written debriefs. Conduct seasonal one-on-one meetings for all race team sailors and parents to check in on the sailor's goal, skills, and help guide sailors to become the best sailors in the country.

Commitment to mentoring and training junior and developing coaches. Meet with coaches prior to the start of each season to go over the class curriculum with the coach and create the road map for the season. Conduct mid season meeting with the coaches to ensure they are on track with the roadmap and give tips to improve.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  Support Race Team Program planning, take lead on hiring for all race team seasons, and organization for Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Programs

Ensure consistent delivery of program goals, standards, and policies across all racing teams by conducting seasonal meetings with race team sailors, parents, and coaches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Organize Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer program registrations in coordination with the Sailing Director

Manage class lists, emergency contacts, medical forms, liability waivers, and program records

In charge of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding race team coaches for all seasonal programs

Oversee the Summer Race Team Program, supervising up to 120 sailors and 20 coaches

Run weekly summer races in either the Turning Basin

Coordinate regatta logistics, including trailers, towing, coaching assignments, and accommodations for Sabot, CFJ, and C420 regattas

Maintain program equipment, including radios, marks, dollies, club CFJs, and C420s; order replacement parts as needed

Assist committee volunteers with major events, including Summer Trophy Night, Family Fun Night, Summer Program Parent Orientation, and Kick-Off Dinner

Prepare and assist with Instructor and Junior Instructor orientations, including leading race team-specific sessions

Coach practices, clinics, and regattas throughout Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer seasons

Attend Junior Board meetings and Parent Advisory Committee meetings

Document and track billing for all seasonal programs

Address disciplinary matters in accordance with the employee handbook and established policies

Travel to local Southern California regattas and national travel events as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

. Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions

Ability to swim

Willingness to assist with all aspects of boat maintenance, including:

Lifting and moving boats

Flipping boats onto racks

Pulling boats from the water

Righting capsized boats on the water

Ability to lift minimum of 50 pounds

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

NHYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), NHYC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.