Organization Overview
Olympia Community Sailing (OCS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to creating an inclusive, diverse sailing community in the greater Thurston County area by providing access, recreation, and competition for all. We offer a variety of programs, classes, and experiences for sailors of all ages and skill levels. With a large fleet of sailing dinghies and keelboats, we run a wide variety of programs for youth and adults. Our flagship programs are our youth race teams, in addition to our STEAM and environmental education camps. Our scholastic sailors have qualified numerous times for Mallory, Baker, NIT, and Phebe King. OCS ILCA sailors have qualified and attended Cressy, and travel and compete at National and European events.
We currently operate out of two locations, both in the heart of downtown Olympia: The Olympia Yacht Club in West Bay, and the Swantown Marina in East Bay, both a part of Budd Bay in the terminus of the Puget Sound. Surrounded by National Parks, equidistant to both the ocean and Cascade mountain range, Olympia is an ideal place to live and work for outdoor enthusiasts.
Position Overview:
The Sailing Director is responsible for running our youth race teams, with a focus on High School Sailing. The Sailing Director will lead and train seasonal coaches, and assist with our ILCA, Opti, and c420 programs. 75% of work will be active coaching at practices or regattas, 25% administrative work will be specifically emailing/coordinating practices, regattas, and debriefs. Your goal: set competitive and growth goals, provide structure and high standards. Develop curriculum, use periodization methods and train backwards from desired events to work towards desired outcomes. This position reports to the Board and works in tandem with the Programs Director.
Position Term: this is a full time, year round position
Duties:
- Coach High School Sailing Teams and attend regattas (local and national travel is expected)
- Run Race Team practices safely and with sound judgment 2-3 days a week
- Hire, train, mentor, and manage assistant coaches
- Coordinate and manage all race team registrations, curriculum, and regatta travel planning
- Respond to emails - Communicate with stakeholders (partner programs, parents, and sailors)
- Attend regional organizational meetings and correspond with other organizations: NWISA, NWYRC, ILCA NA, US Sailing
- Assist with payroll, annual report, and annual budget
- Craft and work towards a future vision for OCS Race Teams success and growth