Job Description
Newport Harbor Yacht Club is seeking a passionate, talented, organized, and motivated Head Coach to lead our Junior Program.
About NHYC
We proudly maintain one of the largest Junior Sailing Programs on the West Coast. We have a beautiful clubhouse, supportive Flag officers, active sailing parents, and eager sailors. Our Sailing Program consists of C420s, CFJs, and Naples Sabots with sailors ages 6 and up. We are looking to incorporate Optimists and ILCAs into the future of our program.
Job Tasks/Duties
1. Organize Fall, Winter, and Spring Programs alongside the Sailing Director
2. Develop and maintain the sailing calendar
3. Develop class lists, emergency contact information, record keeping, medical and liability forms
4. Produce the yearly Parent Manual and Instructor Manual
5. Assist with recruitment of Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer coaches
6. Oversee Summer Program with 160 sailors and 20 coaches
7. Organize regattas, trailer assignments, towing, coaching, and accommodations for all sailing classes
8. Order and gather all supplies needed for the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Programs
9. Maintain equipment: radios, marks, dollies, club CFJs, club 420s
10. Assist committee volunteers in the coordination of Summer Program Parent Orientation, Trophy Dinner, Kick-Off Dinner, and all other events
11. Prepare and assist with instructor orientation
12. Coach all classes in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Program classes
13. Attend and help run Junior Board Meetings
14. Attend the Non-Calm Advisory Committee meetings on a monthly basis
15. Travel is expected throughout the year
16. Document billing for Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Program
17. Handle disciplinary issued based on policy in the employee handbook
Job Perks
-Competitive salary, benefits, and 401k
-Coaches get many opportunities to continue fleet and team racing amongst many All-Americans, World Champions, and Olympians in the evening regattas
-Coaches focus on coaching; boatman fuel and clean the motorboats
-Beautiful year round weather
-Lunch is provided while at work