Join Coral Reef Yacht Club's coaching crew

RWB COACH

Our sailing program is looking to hire a full-time, year-round Opti Coach to join a compliment of tenured coaches.  CRYC’s Sailing Program is recognized as one of the top and most active programs in the country where sailors of all ages and abilities come to learn and grow as young sailors.  Additionally, Coral Reef just hosted the 50th Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta.

Our extensive program fleet includes 40 - C420s and 60 Optimists along with 10 coach boats. CRYC hosts a large summer program, with an ever-growing 420 and Advanced Opti program that runs through the fall and spring.  During the summer months, CRYC takes various teams for the junior regatta circuit, and works to organize and promote our programs and maintain our assets.   The program supports a large amount of travel for our youth sailors and coaches.

REPORTING and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports directly to the Clubs Waterfront Director and the Head Opti Coach.  This position calls for a versatile team player who can teach at all levels, especially with our continually improving race fleet.
• Coach team and individual sailing skills; develop the potential, drive, and confidence and energy in the club and local community level.  Provide sailors with an “on water” experience appropriate to their level of experience, age, and weather conditions.
• Create and maintain a developmental competitive race environment with a fun team spirit. 
• Manage risks and be aware of safety issues related to sailing and racing. Design and operate an effective safety program at sea, and on land, taking responsibility for maintaining instructor/student safety ratios.
• Ensure that compliance with the regulations is governed by the following: CRYC Policies, safety Standards and Guidelines, CRYC Policies and Operational Procedures, governmental and affiliated organization regulations and standards.
• Develop and perform a teaching program of sailing for all levels of experience consistent with the existing sailing program.  Consult with sailing crew on materials and methods of instruction to ensure consistency in off-water skills seminars.
• Partner with other staff to provide leadership and guidance to sailors to enable full participation of club teams in regattas and other events.
• Drive new participation in RWB and C420 Teams. 
• Drive equipment trailers to regattas in conjunction with other coaches as needed. 

REQUIRED SKILLS 

• College Sailing / Team race experience preferred. 

• Certified as US Sailing Instructor Level 2 or above throughout tenure.

• Ability to operate a full range of small sailboats and motorboats safely, experience with boat transportation (trailers). 

• Ability to analyze situations regarding safety and operations and make decisions quickly. 

• Eligible to currently work in the USA day one. 

• Valid driver’s license, extensive driving experience and good driving record.