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Coaching positions available (New Zealand)
Christchurch Yacht Club - several coaching roles open
Christchurch Yacht Club is on the lookout for more coaches to help deliver our sailing programmes this summer. Working with our current small team of coaches you will be helping deliver Learn to Sail 1 and 2, Green Fleet Level Opti and Skiff, with potential for Starling Race Fleet coaching for the right person as well. https://www.cyc.net.nz/learn-to-sail
We have a well equipped and maintained fleet of coach boats and club sailing dinghies. The club is located on a major bus route that goes past the University of Canterbury. Generally 3 hour sessions with varying start times to match the tides, and no requirement for you to coach every session - do as little or as much as you want!
Opportunities for more coaching work on weekdays as well for those interested.
Contact our Head Coach, Luke, for more information 027 354 7064 (During business hours) cyclearn2sail@gmail.com
Posted Monday, August 12, 2024
Nelson Yacht Club - several coaching roles open
See full description here
- Wingfoiling Specialist – as it sounds! All things wingfoiling 🙂 – RYA powerboat level 2 or similar qualification required, and dinghy / sailing instructor qualifications are extremely useful for gaining further hours. This role has a certain amount of independence, involving communication with members and clients to organise lessons, as well as equipment sales, so would suit someone on a path towards setting up their own operation/school.
- Core Team Senior Dinghy Instructor – We are looking for an experienced SI to help look after the day-to-day running of our core activities, with support from the Chief Instructor.
- Windsurfing Instructor – Looking after windsurfing courses/lessons & equipment. This role needs to be combined with another, so needs to be a dual qualified instructor.
- Race Coach – We are hosting the 2025 NZ ILCA (Laser) Nationals in January 2025. We would love to find someone with a decent level of ILCA coaching experience to help prepare our club sailors. We also have solid junior/youth fleets of Optimists, Starlings, and RS Fevas.
- Casual sailing/windsurfing instructors – our awesome wider team
All applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. The seasonal nature of the positions mean that they may be suitable/attractive for visitors on Working Holiday Visas.
If you are interested, please drop an email to manager@nelsonyachtclub.org.nz
Posted Wednesday July 31, 2024
Sandspit Yacht Club - Learn to Sail Coach
Sandspit Yacht Club is looking for a learn to sail coach for the 2024/2025 season. This is for two eight week periods from Sunday 13 October to Sunday 8 December 2024 and Sunday 2 February 2025 to 23 March 2025.
This will involve a learn to sail class in the morning starting at 9am and a learn to sail 2 class in the afternoon starting at midday. .We are looking for a patient, enthusiastic and suitably qualified coach who is able to work with 9 to 14 year old children. We are hoping to have 10 children in each class and the coach will be responsible for the group with parent support. This person will be an independent contractor and will be paid $30 per hour for an eight hour day.
If you are interested in the position please contact Gael at the Sandspit Yacht Club by email at manager@sandspityachtclub.nz
Posted Wednesday July 31, 2024
Naval Point Club Lyttelton - Junior Sailing Lead/Head Coach
Naval Point Club Lyttelton was established in 2001, with over 700 members the Club, based at Magazine Bay in Lyttelton. We provide opportunities for boats of all classes, including junior/youth dinghies, windsurf, trailer yachts, keelboats, powerboats, waka, jet-ski, swim and other open water sports. Naval Point welcomes anyone interested in open water sports.
Join us for our upcoming 2024/2025 Summer Session! We are excited to announce a new fixed-term vacancy: October 7th, 2024, to April 2025.
Work Schedule: Minimum of 50 hours per fortnight or up to 80+ in peak times, hours spanning Monday to Sunday. Pay Rate: to be discussed, commensurate with experience.
For more information see full job description attached below. To apply, please email your CV and Cover Letter to sailing@navalpoint.org.nz. Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday 30th August 2024.
Posted Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Sail Northland - Centreboard Sailing Coach
Sail Northland are looking to appoint an experienced centerboard sailing Coach for junior, youth and adult sailors. We are based in stunning Parua Bay, at Whangarei Heads, 2.5 hours north of Auckland, New Zealand. Sail Northland is a fun provider of Junior learn to sail/race, Schools 420 Team Sailing, Adult Learn to Sail, and deliver a comprehensive YNZ Runa Kokokaha program to schools. We are looking for a media savvy communicator who can plan and run coaching courses, maintain equipment and provide leadership to our junior coaches and volunteers. Acceptable qualifications and experience would help. Work hours are 20 - 50 hours per week, flexible and may involve job sharing. Remuneration by discussion.
Start date: Sept 30th 2024 - 30th April 2025
Contact Secretary Sail Northland Charitable Trust - sailnorthland@gmail.com
Posted Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Mercury Bay Boating Club - Youth Sailing Coach
Spend your summer in Whitianga, a vibrant thermal ocean village with gorgeous beaches, a large marina, and wonderful treks, on the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. Numerous top 10 New Zealand Destinations like Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove, and the Hahei marine reserve are close by.
MBBC requires an enthusiastic and experienced coach for this upcoming summer, November to March.
Our junior programs focus on youth development, safety at sea, sailing skills, and some fun racing. We are not a tactical training academy but instead one that fosters respect for the sea, love of the sport, and an appreciation of our local waters. Our programs include LTS 1 – LTS 3 plus adult LTS.
Support will be available from the previous coach, who will provide a thorough orientation and handover. The new coach will also be supported by experienced volunteer sailing club members, younger buddy coaches, and trained parents.
For a detailed job description, including qualifications required and how to apply, please click the document link below:
Posted Monday, May 20, 2024
TYPBC Sailing School - Head Coach
We have an exciting coach job up for grabs!
Do you have what it takes to help take our clubs sailing school to the next level?
Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club (TYPBC) are looking to appoint a full-time qualified Head Coach to lead their sailing programme for the 2024/2025 season.
Based in Tauranga Harbour, New Zealand (only 2 ½ hours from Auckland); TYPBC has a strong history of producing Olympic and America’s Cup champions. Are you our next coach to produce amazing sailors from the Bay of Plenty?
The TYPBC Sailing School offers learn to sail and race programmes to youth and adults in Optimist, O’pen Skiff, P Class, Starling, Laser, schools 420 racing and windsurfing, along with school sailing taster programmes.
We are interviewing NOW to appoint someone for the upcoming season. If you are interested in this role and want to find out more, or just simply want to apply for the role, please contact Jo – Club Manager.
Posted Monday, May 20, 2024
Junior Sailing Coordinator/Programme Manager - Milford Cruising Club (MCC)
Milford Cruising Club(MCC) is looking for a new Junior Sailing Coordinator/Programme manager for the upcoming season. MCC dinghy sailing has grown considerably over the last summer season and we are looking for someone passionate and energetic to support this growth. The role would suit someone keen to take on coaching alongside a leadership/management role within our club. The primary focus is to coordinate our junior sailing program (RS Feva and Optimist Learn to Sail) with the option to extend the role to cover coordinating Adult LTS and Teams Sailing programmes for the right person. You will work alongside our existing team of coaches, sailing committee and office staff to provide opportunities for sailors to get out on the water. In the summer, the Junior Sailing program typically runs on Friday evenings and Sundays with holiday programs in the term breaks.
We are also building and developing our coaching team to prepare for additional programmes MCC are hoping to run in Term 4 in relation to 420 teams racing. Over the summer we hosted a successful inter-school summer series of teams racing, and have become the home for schools teams sailing on the north shore. Our intention is to create a MCC 'Learn to Teams Race' program which acts as a feeder program into the schools individual training sessions and the summer series. We are looking to add to the pool of coaches/staff supporting these programs, and are ideally looking for someone who can also support administration and/or do minor maintenance fixes.
The location is great, the hours are flexible and you have the opportunity to make the programme your own. Training and upskilling will be provided to the right people with a clear path laid out for coordination of the programme. We also do great coffee #workperks
If you are interested in getting into some coaching at any level or taking on some program coordination then get in touch with us at juniorsailing@milfordcruising.co.nz! More detailed job descriptions are available on request and we are happy to have a discussion on the scope of work and hours available.
Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2024
LTS Coach and Windsurfing Coach - Maraetai Sailing Club
We have a vacancy for two coaches:
Learn to Sail opti level 2 upwards - Sundays 8:30-11:30am beginning Feb 11th
Windsurfing coach - Sundays 8:30-12pm beginning January 28th
For more information and to apply, email Toni at tonidunc@gmail.com
Posted Monday, January 15, 2024
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Other positions available
Bucklands Beach Yacht Club - Sailing Director
The Bucklands Beach Yacht Club based in Half Moon Bay Auckland seeks a Sailing Director to lead the development and management of a top-tier Youth Training Programme utilising our Elliott 7 Fleet. This role entails both on-water coaching and program administration, as well as overseeing sailing events with our Elliott 7 Keelboats.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and execute a comprehensive performance sailing training program aligned with BBYC's objectives, covering technical, tactical, physical, and mental preparation, along with boat maintenance.
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Identify talented sailors from within BBYC and the local community, including school programs, and invite them to participate in BBYC Youth Training Programme squads.
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Collaborate with the Club Manager and Committee to deliver exceptional on and off-water coaching and administrative support for the BBYC Youth Training Programme.
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Manage all financial and administrative aspects of the Youth Training Programme, including budgeting and operational planning.
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Ensure all on-water assets are well maintained and fit for purpose, overseeing repair and maintenance.
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Implement relevant Health & Safety operating procedures.
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Provide insight into budgeting for equipment maintenance and replacement needs for the Elliott fleet.
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Manage current sponsors, ensuring they receive appropriate value and service.
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Identify and pursue new sponsorship and funding opportunities.
Experience and Skills:
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Proven coaching experience.
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Background in sailboat racing, preferably keelboat racing.
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Strong organisational and administrative skills.
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Effective communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
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Understanding of club dynamics with volunteers, staff, and members.
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Proficient in boat management and maintenance.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to Lyle Tresadern - manager@bbyc.org.nz
Royal Akarana Yacht Club - Club Manager
RAYC ARE YOU OUR NEXT CLUB MANAGER?
The time has come! We are looking for someone to take the fulltime role of Club Manager for RAYC. An exciting role that will put you at the heart of the Club and our successful Academy.
You don’t necessarily need to have a sailing background, however it is a plus. We’re looking for someone who is great with people, gets things done and can be that conduit between the team here, General Committee and all our members.
If that’s you or someone you know, apply here: https://www.seek.com.au/job/74945277...
Posted: Monday, 8 April, 2024
Mackay Boats
Fit-out for foiling Moth class yachts
Boatbuilders or high-performance sailors with fit-out experience are required for the fit-out, finishing and detailing of our Bieker foiling Moths.
Contact david.mcdiarmid@mackayboats.com or on (09) 426 4306.
Position situated in Silverdale, Auckland.
For more information, visit www.mackayboats.com
Updated June 10, 2024
Operations, Safety and Training Skipper - NZ Sailing Trust
The NZ Sailing Trust (NZST) is looking for someone who is passionate about sailing, education and the outdoors. We have created an exciting new part-time role for someone who wants to contribute to the youth development programmes that we deliver on board Lion New Zealand and Steinlager 2.
You must have appropriate skippers tickets, relevant endorsements, first aid training and a fantastic attitude to learn and train others. We want a sailor of larger vessels, someone familiar with NZ Maritime requirements, and attention to detail to review our procedures and set the tone for health and safety..
Being a role model for the Trust, emphasising our values and, at any opportunity, promoting the Trust’s purpose, history and reputation to customers on board or when dealing with suppliers.
NZST was inspired by the adventures of Sir Peter Blake and his racing teams. The Trust exists to ensure that key yachts from that history are preserved and sailing adventures are run on board to help inspire the next generation.
The NZ Sailing Trust mission and vision are:
- Preserve the legacy of the significant sailing vessels of Sir Peter Blake and his teams.
- Use these sailing vessels to provide experiences for young New Zealanders that bring to life the values of leadership, courage and teamwork.
- Help ensure the future of New Zealand’s maritime industry through providing opportunities to young New Zealand sailors.
To apply, email your CV and cover letter to evelien@nzsailingtrust.com.
Posted: Thursday, 6 July 2023
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