5mo ago , from Sailing Australia Job Board
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is a world-class yachting facility located on the shores of Moreton Bay, with a proud history of developing sailors from grassroots to elite performance. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head Sailing Coach to elevate our coaching standards, strengthen our coaching and instructing team and drive the next phase of youth and performance sailing at the Squadron.
We are seeking a Head Coach who can lead our Training Academy, ensuring high quality instruction and a structured development pathway for sailors of all levels. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who is passionate about growing the sport, fostering new talent, and maintaining a fun and safe learning environment.
Reporting to the Sailing Manager, the Head Coach will lead the delivery of our coaching and development programs across multiple fleets, particularly focused on OTB's including Optis, Lasers, Quests, and growing involvement in keelboat learning pathways. The Head Coach will also need to show experience in foiling and windsurfing which is growing rapidly with participation numbers.
Your role will include coaching and supporting our sailors on the water and at regattas, mentor and develop instructors and coaches, and provide leadership in safety, planning, professionalism and progression.
Key responsibilities:
Maintain and deliver high standards of Coaching leadership & team development across all youth programs
Establish benchmarks to ensure quality of programs delivered meets expectations of all participants
Program review and improvement - identify gaps or inefficiencies within existing programs and make improvements where necessary
Support coaches with feedback, training and professional development
Provide strategic recommendations to strengthen long-term program outcomes
Design and optimise high performance pathway structure and support systems behind youth training & coaching programs




Identify opportunities for class-specific performance camps and advanced training blocks
Maintain and grow a professional network withing the national and international coaching community
Assist with co-ordination, organisation and attend local and interstate regattas to support RQ sailors
build lead-in coaching programs to optimise regatta performance and sailor preparedness
Coach across multiple classes and formats including OTB dinghies, keelboats, windsurfers and foiling classes
maintain strong communication with sailors, families, coaches, volunteers, schools and other club stakeholders
support the creation of pathways for sailors who are not pursuing high performance racing, but want to improve their own sailing skills
develop options for sailors interested in keelboats, recreational sailing or alternative sailing disciplines
About you:
Ensure safety, accreditation and Working with Children compliance
Assist with maintaining training equipment and coaching assets
contribute to program promotion and reporting
You will have demonstrated experience coaching across multiple classes and formats
proven leadership capability with experience mentoring and developing coaches
solid understanding of youth development and high performance sailing pathways
excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills
ability to plan, organise and deliver complex programs and events
Qualifications (preferred):
Australian Sailing, RYA or equivalent Coach accreditation (Dinghy, Keelboat, Windsurfing or Performance Coach
Current First Aid & CPR certification
Powerboat Handling & Safety Boat Operator qualifications
Working with Children Check (or equivalent)
Additional officiating or specialist coaching qualifications are advantageous
Demonstrated experience in similar or related roles
availability to work weekends or at least one day on a weekend.
Good salary commensurate with experience.
Applications will close 31st March ****.
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📌 Head Coach (Queensland)
🏢 Sailing Australia Job Board
📍 Queensland