Talent Academy Class Lead Coaches – British Youth Sailing

We are looking for experienced Race Coaches who have a passion for working with and supporting the long-term development of youth sailors with future potential.

Do you strive to nurture and develop sailors to reach their full potential?

Can you create sailor-centred, inclusive and positive learning environments that help foster a culture of continual learning towards achieving goals?

If so, then we would like to hear from you…

This is an exciting role to support the development of current and future youth sailors across England. We are looking for individuals with expertise and experience in supporting transitioning sailors and developing sailors within their specialist class. We are looking for coaches based within each of Northern, South Western, South Eastern and Mid-Country areas of England for following classes:

• 4x ILCA (One coach in each of 4 Academies)
• 4x 29er (One coach in each of 4 Academies)
• 4x 420 (One coach in each of 4 Academies)
• 2x IQ Foil (One coach in each of 2 Academies)
• 1x NACRA (based in 1 Academy)*
• 1x Kite (based in 1 Academy) *

*Please note, NACRA and Kite delivery will be based around developing training opportunities within the class at 1 or 2 locations

The essential coaching skills for all roles include: -

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of at least one of the above specified classes.
• Ability to plan, develop, and deliver safe, effective, and appropriate coaching sessions to enable the development of class sailors.
• Expertise and experience in delivering class transition programmes that develop new class sailors.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Experience of coaching at international regatta’s is desirable.

Coaches with expertise across multiple classes may be considered for lead across those classes.

The successful candidates will be required to work collaboratively with RYA Talent Academies Manager and wider team of Talent Academy Coaches in developing and implementing a sailor-centred development programme against clearly defined aims and objectives.

The contract amounts to approximately 50 days coaching from 1 February 2025 to 31 August 2026

To Apply 

Applications should be made to coachingapplication@rya.org.uk in the form of a RYA Application Form, please note CVs will not be accepted. 

Closing date for applications: 2 January 2025

Interviews are planned for: 15, 16 or 17 January 2025

Job description | Application form 

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.