Davis Island Youth Sailing Foundation is looking for a full-time Opti Program Manager to oversee our Opti Program year-round. They will serve as the head Opti travel coach for regattas during our race season (Aug-May), as well as the head instructor of our Learn to Sail Program in the summer. They will create, promote and maintain curriculum, help with the training of new coaches/instructors, and assist with maintenance of DIYSF-owned equipment and assets.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Summer Learn to Sail Program
Design & implement curriculum
Oversee Opti Learn to Sail Program & summer instructors
Manage recruitment for Race Team (Green Fleet)
Opti Race Team
Develop fleet calendars in advance of each season in collaboration with Director
Lead parent orientation in the fall & send out weekly emails with schedule for the upcoming month
Coach at designated practices & regattas
Oversee Opti Race Coaches
Monitor sailors’ progressions and work to set goals with each sailor
Drive DIYSF truck & trailers to travel regattas as needed
Participate in coaching events at the highest level i.e. USODA and/or US Sailing to stay abreast of best practices and techniques; bring this training to the DIYSF team and encourage coaches to have similar experiences
Seek collaboration at local and regional clubs, teams, etc to elevate the performance of DIYSF sailors
Assets
Manage & maintain program assets, including coach boats & Opti charters
Make minor repairs as needed or notify Director of greater needs