Working closely with the Sailing Manager and a passionate team of staff and volunteers, this role is central to the coordination of SYC's keelboat and off-the-beach (OTB) racing, regattas, Discover Sailing programs and major club events.

About the role

You'll be hands-on and highly visible, coordinating weekly racing, supporting race management teams, assisting on-water when required and ensuring members and volunteers have a seamless sailing experience. From preparing race documents and publishing results, to supporting regattas, presentations and key events, no two days will be the same.

What you'll be doing

Coordinating weekly keelboat and OTB racing programs

Preparing Notices of Race, Sailing Instructions and race documentation

Managing entries, handicaps and publishing same-day results

Supporting race management teams, volunteers and on-water operations

Assisting with regattas, Discover Sailing Days and club events

Liaising with members, committees, volunteers and other yacht clubs

Helping keep sailing communications,



websites and systems up to date

What we're looking for

A robust interest or background in sailing or boating

Excellent organisation, administration and communication skills

Confidence working with volunteers and multiple stakeholders

Understanding of race documentation and sailing operations (highly regarded)

Comfortable with systems such as TopYacht, TES, Excel or similar (highly regarded)

Physically capable for occasional on-water work

Why join SYC?

Be part of an iconic, vibrant yacht club with a strong community culture

Work in a dynamic waterfront environment

Play a key role in delivering major sailing events and programs

Seasonal rosters with variety and responsibility

If you're organised, proactive and passionate about sailing and club life, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that only candidates who are invited to an interview will be contacted.

📌 Sailing Coordinator (Sydney)
🏢 Sandringham Yacht Club
📍 Sydney