British Youth Sailing Pathway 420 Coach
Do you want to be part of the Best Sailing Nation in the World? YES, then read on…
Coaches needed for an exciting mission to inspire, develop and retain the best young racing sailors in the world.
This is an exciting role to support the development of the next generation of double handed sailors. The successful candidate needs to be extremely passionate about sailing and willing to go the extra mile to support the squad’s development.
The essential coaching skills for this role include -
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of double handed skills. (Especially in a 420).
- Ability to plan, develop, and deliver safe, effective, and appropriate coaching sessions to enable the development of double handed 420 skills.
An important part of the coaching role is to help develop sailors to achieve our Aims -
- Fast in all conditions
- Mentally and physically robust athletes who are resilient in the most testing conditions
- Excellent non-dependent decision makers
- Excel under the most extreme pressure
- Nurture passion, professionalism and a performance mindset (such that we embed the British sailing team values from the outset)
The contract amounts to approximately 30days coaching from 1st April 2025 to 31st January 2026.
To Apply
Applications should be made to jobs@rya.org.uk in the form of a RYA Application Form, please note CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 1700 - 05 March 2025
Interviews are planned for: 13 / 14 March 2025
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The RYA is committed to equality of opportunity.
As an equal opportunity and disability confident employer, we celebrate and welcome diversity in all its forms and believe that a diverse workforce boosts innovation, productivity, and creativity.
We are dedicated to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and strive to be an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We would particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse candidates who are currently underrepresented at the RYA.
