About the Role

Reporting to the Sailing Manager, the Head Coach leads the delivery of MYC’s coaching programs across multiple fleets - especially Off-the-Beach (Optis, ILCA/Laser, Pacers), with growing involvement in keelboat learning pathways.

You will:

• Coach and support our sailors on the water and at regattas
• Mentor and develop instructors and coaches
• Provide leadership in safety, planning, professionalism and progression

This role requires regular weekend work and seasonal flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

OTB Program Leadership & Regatta Support

• Oversee the delivery of all junior and youth OTB training and racing programs
• Create session plans and seasonal development pathways
• Support race management and coaching at regattas, camps and club racing
• Track progression and celebrate performance and participation milestones

Coach Workforce Development

• Lead, mentor and upskill MYC instructors and coaches
• Run regular PD sessions (technical, safety, rescue drills, coaching observation)
• Build a positive culture where coaches feel supported and accountable
• Contribute to recruitment and onboarding of new instructors

Keelboat Training Growth (Support Area)

• Assist with women’s, youth and school keelboat pathways
• Develop competence in keelboat coaching if not already experienced
• Promote continued participation beyond youth OTB programs

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain strong communication with sailors, families, volunteers and staff
• Represent MYC values professionally on and off the water
• Collaborate with committees, Australian Sailing and partner clubs

Administration & Compliance

• Ensure safety, accreditation and Working With Children compliance
• Assist with maintaining training equipment and coaching assets
• Contribute to program promotion and reporting

About You

You bring a positive and proactive mindset with the confidence to lead others and the passion to elevate sailor development.

You will thrive here if you are:

• a relationship-builder with great communication skills
• organised and calm under pressure
• motivated to grow both performance and participation

Qualifications

Already have or willing to obtain

• Australian Sailing qualification (Instructor minimum; coaching accreditation preferred)
• Victorian Marine Licence + Safety Boat and Powerboat Handling + Radio
• Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid Level 2

Desired

• Keelboat coaching experience (or commitment to gaining qualification)
• Experience coaching multiple classes and age groups
• Victorian Driver Licence

Join a Club That’s Growing

At MYC, your leadership will shape the next generation of sailors and help build a vibrant community on and off the water.

If this sounds like you, get in touch: Sailingmanager@morningtonyc.net.au