The Sailing Academy Manager is responsible for overall management, administration, staffing, safety, performance and development of the NCYC Sailing Academy. While primarily a management and coordination role, the successful applicant will ideally possess practical sailing and instructional experience, enabling them to actively support on-water activities and course delivery when required.

About the role The Sailing Academy Manager is responsible for overall management, administration, staffing, safety, performance and development of the NCYC Sailing Academy. While primarily a management and coordination role, the successful applicant will ideally possess practical sailing and instructional experience, enabling them to actively support on-water activities and course delivery when required.

Key responsibilities

Independently coordinate the day-to-day operation of all Sailing Academy activities

Develop and manage course schedules, instructor allocation, facilities and resources

Manage bookings, enquiries, payments, customer communication and course documentation

Recruit, induct, roster, supervise, train and develop Academy instructors

Implement, monitor, review and enforce SOPs,



risk assessments and safety procedures

Maintain solid relationships with participants, parents, instructors, members and stakeholders

Identify prospects to improve course delivery, participation, retention and progression pathways

Monitor enrolments, course viability, staffing costs and operational budgets

Oversee vessel readiness, equipment inspections, maintenance coordination and Academy facilities

Provide regular operational, financial and safety updates to the Maritime Operations Manager

Assist with or delivering junior, youth and adult sailing courses when required

Assist other department areas including marina operations

About you

Working With Children Check

NSW Police Check

First Aid Certificate

Drivers license desirable

Boat license desirable

Australian Sailing instructor qualification(s) desirable

Assist with or delivering junior, youth and adult sailing courses when required

Assist other department areas including marina operations

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