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Royal Motor Yacht Club (Broken Bay)

Published Tue 23 Jun 2026

About us

The Royal Motor Yacht Club is proud to be in Newport on Sydney’s beautiful Pittwater. Our aim is to be known as ‘the place to go’ on the Northern Beaches for boating, dining, wellness, and events and as a result, we continually strive to have a fun and inclusive team who are working together to make the WOW happen!

About the role

Reporting to the Membership Experience & Partnerships Manager, the Race Officer is responsible for the safe, fair, and enjoyable conduct of sailing races at RMYC. This role is central to delivering quality racing experiences for members and guests, ensuring compliance with the Racing Rules of Sailing and club policies.

What you will do

  • Race Management
    • Lead the planning and on-water management of club races and regattas.
    • Assess weather and safety conditions; postpone, cancel, or abandon racing if required.
    • Conduct pre-race briefings for competitors and volunteers.
    • Set and adjust race courses to suit conditions and event requirements.
    • Ensure all race documentation (Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions) is followed.
    • Oversee the start and finish procedures, scoring, and results submission.
    • Manage the Race Management Team (mark layers, committee boat, finish boat, scorer/handicapper).
    • Ensure competitor and team safety, following club risk management and emergency procedures.
    • Liaise with club staff and volunteers to ensure all equipment is prepared and maintained.
  • Communication & Leadership
    • Provide clear instructions and leadership to staff and volunteers and the race management team.
    • Communicate effectively with competitors, club staff, and officials.
    • Attend protest hearings and respond to scoring enquiries as required.
  • Continuous Improvement
    • Participate in ongoing training and accreditation (Australian Sailing Race Officer courses).
    • Promote best practice and consistency in race management.
    • Support the development of new volunteers and officials.
  • What you bring
    • Accredited Australian Sailing Club Race Officer (or willingness to obtain).
    • Sound knowledge of the Racing Rules of Sailing and race management procedures.
    • Experience in keelboat or dinghy racing (preferred).
    • Powerboat license and experience operating large powerboats (preferred).
    • Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (preferred).
    • Current Advanced First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
    • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
    • Ability to lead and motivate a team.
    • Commitment to safety, fairness, and club values.
  • Success Measures (Specific KPI’s to be set at bi-annual performance reviews)
    • Safe and fair conduct of all scheduled races.
    • Positive feedback from competitors and volunteers.
    • Accurate and timely race results and documentation.
    • Compliance with club and Australian Sailing standards.
    • Ongoing personal development and accreditation.

Our values you will demonstrate in everything you do

Can do

We are here to help.
  • Is willing to always help others.
  • Is courteous to all.
  • Abides by Club policies, procedures, expectation, and legislation.
  • Is open and trustworthy in all correspondence.

Own it

We take responsibility and we do the right thing.
  • Has a strong work ethic and works hard every shift and event.
  • Openly admits wrong doings and takes action to address and amend them.
  • Possesses integrity in every communication.
  • Welcomes constructive feedback to further develop themselves and the Club.
  • Keeps up to date with training requirements.
  • Uses written, verbal and non-verbal communication effectively.
  • Embraces change and takes on responsibility where necessary.
  • Demonstrates ability to lean new methods, procedures, and systems.

Wow factor

We go above and beyond.
  • Attends to all commitments and deadlines in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrates building and maintain quality customer/member/colleague relationships.
  • Pre-empts member needs and proactively addresses them.
  • Acknowledges own development needs and proactively seeks opportunities for improvement.

One team

We unite, achieve and celebrate together.
  • Manages difficult conversations appropriately to reach positive outcomes for all parties.
  • Listens and acknowledges concerns of others and escalates where necessary.
  • Promotes teamwork and camaraderie across the Club to support the achievement of Club goals.
  • Demonstrates strong job knowledge to equip other team members.

 

To apply

To apply, please contact Silvia Jura, silviaj@royalmotor.com.au.

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