Race Coaches needed in East Greenwich, RI -- housing stipend available!

Job Posted 2/27/2025
Greenwich Bay Sailing Association
10 Water Street East Greenwich Yacht Club/GBSA
East Greenwich, RI 02818
United States
Summer Only
Summer Only
Housing Provided
No
Industry
Coaching
Job Start Date
6/18/2025
Job End Date
8/20/2025
Application Closing Date
4/30/2021
Job Description

 

Who we are looking for: Enthusiastic and skilled coaches. We are looking to hire up a experience Race Coach to work with our predominently c420 Race Team with a few Lasers -- we have a team of about 6 boats and travel around Rhode Island to compete at the local regattas. Coaches with team racing experience are a plus!

 

 
Who we are: We are a non-profit sailing center connected with the East Greenwich Yacht Club. We are located in central Narragansett Bay and compete in NBYA. Our club has a wonderful community and culture -- our families are supportive and collaborative and often volunteer to help out the program. GBSA is a stand out club on the bay for its sense of friendliness, sportsmanship, and competition. We host the CJ Buckley 420 National Team Race Championship each year as well as local junior events. We recently purchased a new Rib coach boat, new optis, and new 420 sails. Many of our sailors participate in our Spring and Fall programs, too!
 
Our mission: safety, fun, and learning.
 
 
Other details:  The program length is 8 weeks and there is a setup week before the program and another 2-3 days at the end to break everything down. Compensation is salary/experience based and competitive within Rhode Island. Out of state candidates may either receive housing stipend or potentially could be accommodated by one of our families. We are located pretty much in the center of RI, close to Newport, Providence, and the beaches in South County.
 
How to apply: email our program director Quentin Chafee at director@gbsa.info - include a resume
Job Requirements

-- US Sailing Level 1 Certification -- First Aid/CPR Certification -- SafeSport Certification (via US Sailing) -- Valid Boater's License Preferences: -- Level 2 or higher certification (we will pay more for those certified at this level!) -- Prior experience -- Ideally has extensive race experience.

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Employer
Paige McClatchy
10 Water Street East Greenwich Yacht Club/GBSA
East Greenwich RI
United States
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