The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is looking for a talented and dedicated sailor to fill the post of Junior Racing Programme Coach.

This is a full-time position based in Hong Kong. Reporting to the Middle Island Sailing and Marine Manager and Race Development Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for inspiring our club racing sailors (Shark Squad) to grow a lasting passion for the sport, participate in club racing and achieve high performance goals at local and international regattas.

The role involves:

• Managing the Junior (ages 8 to 15) racing programme, including the development programme (introduction level to club level racing) and the club Junior Performance team in a range of boats including Optimists, RS teras and doublehanded dinghies.

• Coach the performance squad and organize coaching for other areas of the programme.

• Support the club dinghy and ILCA/ Laser racing programmes through assisting with delivery of racing clinics and events for members as needed.

• Lead weekend coaching, school holiday coaching, and take squads to overseas events.

• Assist with some instructing with our sail training team during the week and during school holidays as needed.

• To perform such other duties as may be reasonable requested by the Middle Island Sailing and Marine Manager.

• Keep up to date with new coaching techniques and methods specific to the squads you are responsible for.

• Mentor and lead squads to act in accordance with club's culture and behavior policies particularly when competing outside the RHKYC.

• Oversee upkeep and organization of Middle Island sailing dinghies, equipment and facilities, particularly those that are used by your assigned squads.

• This role requires spending time working outdoors, in all weathers.  A high level of personal fitness should be maintained.

We look for people with:

• Junior competitor and coach experience at an above average level.

• Some international sailing and coaching experience.

• An Internationally recognised coaching/instructing qualification.

• Preferably an Internationally recognised powerboat driving qualification.

• A Hong Kong PVOCC Grade Two (Pleasure Vessel Operators Certificate Competency) or the ability to gain this within two months.

• A First Aid and AED Qualification.

• A willingness to work with members and coach on most weekends with regular days off on weekdays.