Yachting New Zealand positions available
Yachting New Zealand Kōkōkaha Sailing Instructors
Job Position: Kōkōkaha" Sailing Instructors
Start Date: mid-late January 2021
Apply CV: Please send CV to raynor@yachtingnz.org.nz
Yachting New Zealand are looking for two qualified sailing instructors to deliver sailing experiences for school groups in Term 1 2021, as part of our new Kōkōkaha - Powered by the Wind school programme. This role will include traveling around the central and lower North Island with the Kōkōkaha roaming trailer. This is a contract position commencing mid-January 2021 and continuing through until end of April 2021 (with the possibility to extend into May/June 2021).
Kōkōkaha is all about giving children the opportunity to feel the power of the wind, through an introductory sailing experience. Therefore, a creative, fun and energetic personality along with experience teaching children the basics of sailing dinghies is a must!
This a very fun and fulfilling role, giving Kiwi kids a chance to have a go at sailing, while traveling the country.
A willingness to travel away from home and an ability to self-manage are prerequisites. This opportunity may suit a couple looking to work together.
We are looking for coaches/instructors that have a good depth of experience working with brand new sailors and has a proven track record of delivering safe and successful programmes.
Please note that only people with sailing coaching qualifications/experience and a right to reside and work in New Zealand should apply.
More information about Kōkōkaha-Powered by the Wind is available online at https://www.kokokaha-yachting.nz/
For a job description or further information please contact Raynor Haagh raynor@yachtingnz.org.nz
Applications with a cover letter and CV, should be sent to Raynor Haagh raynor@yachtingnz.org.nz
Other positions available
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For more information visit https://sailgbs.fs.net.nz/, or contact Elliot Kernohan, Sailing Master, at 021 345 868, or egkernohan@gmail.com.
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MRX Yachting Ltd runs a fleet of 11 keelboats based in Westhaven Marina in Auckland. The fleet is on the lookout for a new manager is who will be responsible for:
- Running corporate events
- Fleet maintenance and upkeep
- Promotion of the fleet
- Keeping fleet Maritime NZ compliant
- Financial management
- Regatta support
- Owner communications
- Liaising with Sponsors
This is a contracted role that reports to the board of the MRX fleet who in turn represents the owners. In the summer months this can be a busy job involving some weekends and weeknights. The workload is lighter and more flexible in the winter
For further information on the fleet, visit www.mrxyachting.com
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Please fill out your details within the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/3Xjhq2SKPfB8uFPdA
Alternatively, please email mrxyachting.nz@gmail.com for more information
Closing date for application is April 1st
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Applicants would need to demonstrate a passion for sailing and working with youth.
The NZ Sailing Trust have been running sailing experiences for youth on two of New Zealand's most iconic boats - Lion New Zealand and Steinlager II - since 2008.
More information is available by contacting info@nzsailingtrust.com or contacting Paul Powney on 022 424 5055.
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You will have a passion for working with young people mixed with a desire and skills to build and promote our fabulous programmes to a wide audience.
Click here for full details.
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Enoshima will host the sailing at next year's Olympics, so the town will be buzzing over July and August. It is situated 60 minutes by train from Tokyo.
The positions are dependent on border restrictions into Japan being lifted.
For more information on the Enoshima club see here and for more on the Osaka venue, see here. Alternatively contact Shozo Matsuo on matsuo@azix.jp
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Some boating knowledge and experience with water craft is preferred.
See here for more information on Pier21 or email admin@pier21.co.nz