Job Description
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron | Full-time | Blairgowrie, Mornington Peninsula
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Lead sailing programs. Develop people. Build capability.
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Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron is looking for an experienced sailing or sporting professional to lead our Sail Training and coaching programs and help develop the people who deliver them.
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This is a significant role within our Sailing Department, with responsibility for program leadership, instructor and coach development, workforce planning, volunteer training and continuous improvement.
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About the role
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Reporting to the Head of Sailing, you will lead the planning, delivery and improvement of BYS's Learn to Sail, Discover Sailing Centre and coaching programs.
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You'll make sure programs are well planned, appropriately staffed and delivered to a high standard, while identifying opportunities to improve the participant experience and strengthen pathways into ongoing sailing.
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You'll also lead the day-to-day management and development of our sailing instructors and coaches, including workforce planning, recruitment and onboarding, mentoring, feedback and professional development.
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A further focus will be building capability across our volunteer workforce, including coordinating practical training and workshops and supporting race management training, resources and procedures.
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What you'll bring
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We're looking for someone who combines strong sailing knowledge with program leadership and people development skills.
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You will have:
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Experience planning, managing and delivering sailing, training or sporting programs.
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Strong knowledge and understanding of sailing and sailing activities.
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Experience leading, developing or mentoring instructors, coaches, trainers or delivery staff.
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The ability to plan workforce requirements and coordinate a team effectively.
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Strong program development and continuous improvement skills.
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Experience developing or delivering training, workshops or learning programs.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
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The ability to manage competing priorities and take ownership of your responsibilities.
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A commitment to providing a high-quality experience for participants, members, staff and volunteers.
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Experience in race management, volunteer development, sailing coaching or working within a sailing club or member-based sporting organisation would be highly regarded.
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Australian Sailing qualifications, powerboat or safety boat qualifications, and relevant training, education or sport management qualifications are also desirable.
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Why join BYS?
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BYS is a leading community sailing club on the southern Mornington Peninsula, delivering a diverse range of sailing programs alongside a busy club racing and regatta program.
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You'll work with a passionate Sailing Department and a large community of instructors, coaches and volunteers, with the opportunity to have a genuine impact on how our programs are delivered and how our people develop.
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This is more than coordinating sailing programs. It's an prospect to lead programs, develop people and build the capability of a growing Sailing Department.
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The practical stuff
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Full-time position
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Location: Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
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Weekend and public holiday work is required.
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Hours vary seasonally to meet operational requirements.
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The role includes on-water and outdoor work.
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Working with Children Check (Employee) and current first aid qualification required.
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BYS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to comply with BYS child safety policies, safeguarding requirements, codes of conduct and reporting obligations.
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📌 Sailing Programs & Development Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
📍 Melbourne