Interested in joining one of the top and most active youth sailing programs in the country? Coral Reef Yacht Club in Miami, Fl is looking for a year-round opti coach to join an accomplished and tenured staff. CRYC hosts sailors of all ages and abilities, as well as the annual Orange Bowl Regatta. Additionally, this extensive program has a robust fleet of 40 C420s, 60 Optimists, and 10 coach boats.
Responsibilities include:
- Reporting directly to the Clubs Waterfront Director and the Head Opti Coach.
- Acting as a versatile team player who can teach at all levels, especially with our continually improving race fleet.
- Coaching team and individual sailing skills; developing the potential, drive, and confidence and energy in the club and local community level.
- Providing sailors with an “on water” experience appropriate to their level of experience, age, and weather conditions.
- Creating and maintaining a developmental competitive race environment with a fun team spirit.
- Managing risks and being aware of safety issues related to sailing and racing.
- Designing and operating an effective safety program at sea, and on land, taking responsibility for maintaining instructor/student safety ratios.
- Ensuring that compliance with the regulations is governed by the following: CRYC Policies, safety Standards and Guidelines, CRYC Policies and Operational Procedures, governmental and affiliated organization regulations and standards.
- Developing and teaching a program of sailing for all levels of experience consistent with the existing sailing program.
- Consulting with sailing crew on materials and methods of instruction to ensure consistency in off-water skills seminars.
- Partnering with other staff to provide leadership and guidance to sailors to enable full participation of club teams in regattas and other events.
- Driving new participation in RWB and C420 Teams.
- Transporting equipment trailers to regattas in conjunction with other coaches as needed.
For more details on how to apply for the job and qualifications needed, visit the posting on our job board here.