Head Coach

Newport Harbor Yacht Club

To provide a physical and social environment for our members and families to pursue and to perpetuate the highest ideals of yachting, yacht racing and sportsmanship; to assure regional and international leadership in the sport.

Title: Non-Calm Junior Sailing Program Head Coach

Reports to: Program Director, General Manager and in Collaboration with Non-Calm Advisory Committee

Supervises: Non-Calm Coaches and sailors

Education and/or Experience

1. 4 year College graduate
2. US Sailing level 2 or 3
3. All levels coaching experience
4. First Aid/CPR
5. Leadership and effective communication skills
6. Prior work with kids
7. Passion for sailing is preferred, but not required

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

Ability to manage 15+ subordinates. Ability to create and implement curriculum for all Junior Sailing Programs. Ability to coach all levels of sailing, with an expected high proficiency in advanced junior sailing (singlehanded, doublehanded platforms). Good communication skills with all stakeholders (parents, sailors, parent committee). Professional and approachable attitude.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Work with the Junior Sailing program director to develop and maintain the sailing calendar to include program dates with regattas and events. Support and/or direct other NHYC sailing/coaching as directed by Non-Calm Board such as the NHYC Team Racing. Support the Program Director with tasks pertaining to summer program planning, hiring, and organizing.

Job Tasks/Duties –

1. Organize Fall, Spring, and Summer Registration
2. Develop and maintain the sailing calendar to include program dates with regattas and events
3. Develop class lists, emergency contact information, record keeping, medical & liability forms
4. Produce the yearly Parents Manuel and Instructor Manual
5. Assist with recruitment of coaches for Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer programs
6. Oversee Summer program, directing 160 Sailors and 14 coaches
7. Oversee and monitor the Junior Instructor Program
8. Organize Regattas, trailer assignments, towing, coaching, accommodations for level class assignments
9. Order and gather all supplies needed for summer, fall and spring programs for all level class assignments
10. Maintain equipment: radios, marks, dollies, club CFJs – order necessary parts
11. Assist committee volunteers in the coordination for graduation, trophy night, non-calm commendation dinner, kick-off dinner
12. Prepare and assist with instructor orientation & junior instructor orientation – break off and lead orientation for level class assignments
13. Coach winter, spring, summer and fall regattas/clinics and classes
14. Attend Junior Board meetings
15. Travel is expected to local regattas in Southern California
16. Attend parent advisory committee meetings
17. Document billing for summer, spring, and fall season. Set up and maintain private lessons through members and coaches
18. Handle disciplinary issues based on policy in the employee handbook
19. Priority coaching on weekdays of NHYC (additional days of NHHS)
20. Head coach NHHS: organize practices, attend regattas, work with parent volunteers and NHHS staff, abide by any rules and requirements of NHHS
21. Organize coaching for NHYC if conflicts with NHHS sailing

Physical Requirements:

1. Work outdoors for extended hours in various weather conditions
2. Able to swim
3. Ready and willing to help with all boat maintenance related tasks, including flipping boats onto sabot racks, pulling boats out of water, and righting capsized boats on water
4. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

NHYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NHYC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.