Sarasota Yacht Club, founded in 1907, has deep historical roots in the Tampa Bay Area and has been awarded as a Distinguished Elite Club, Platinum Club of America, & Platinum Club of the World for multiple years in a row. We provide a 5 star experience for all members and visitors, and work to fulfill our core values of respect, honestly, pride, teamwork, and commitment.
SYC is searching for a dedicated, professional Opti Race Team Coach starting August 2023. The candidate should have experience competing and coaching at the highest levels of youth and/or college sailing. Coaches will be responsible for teaching the finer points of boat set up, rigging, boat handling, racing tactics and the racing rules of sailing. Additional instruction in team racing is also required. Racing coaches will need to be flexible in supporting the full breadth of sailing instruction at Sarasota Yacht Club, from beginner to advanced classes. We practice twice a week, usually on weekends, and attend many 2-4 day regattas around the state of Florida and beyond. There is currently one other RWB Coach that the candidate would be working alongside with to plan and execute effective practices and coaching.
On practice Days, Lunch is provided.
Ability to hold private lessons with SYC coach boats
Travel for regattas re-imbursed
Competitive pay
We are looking to hire by march 1st.
If this add is still posted after March the job is still available.