Olympic Operations Coordinator
The Royal Yachting Association, based in Hamble, near Southampton, is the national governing body for all forms of recreational, competitive and professional boating. It represents dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing, inland cruising and personal watercraft.
Job Role: Olympic Operations Coordinator
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Location: Hamble (hybrid working)
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Olympic Operations Coordinator to support the planning and delivery of the RYA’s Olympic Programme, including the British Sailing Team (BST) and British Sailing Squad (BSS).
Reporting to the Olympic Operations Manager, you’ll be part of a dynamic performance environment, providing world-class administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth running of training and competition schedules for elite athletes and coaches.
Your responsibilities as an Olympic Operations Coordinator will include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinating logistics for domestic and international training camps and competitions
- Booking travel, accommodation, venues, and equipment transport
- Maintaining up-to-date athlete and staff records
- Preparing export/import documentation and budget tracking
- Processing invoices and credit card transactions
- Supporting events such as team camps and annual dinners
- Communicating effectively with athletes, coaches, venues, and partners
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of operations systems and processes
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience in a busy, dynamic office environment
- Experience with international travel and event logistics
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
- Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Experience in high performance sport or sports administration
- Understanding of database and finance systems (e.g. SharePoint, Business Central)
The RYA offers a range of benefits which include:
- 36 days holiday including public holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Birthday Day Off
- 10% RYA contribution to a personal pension scheme
- Free life insurance
- Discounts platform for retail, entertainment, holidays & gym membership
- Two paid volunteering days per annum
- Free charging point for electric vehicles whilst on your working days at the office
- Social events
- RYA membership
To Apply
Please review the full job description and send a completed application form and an equality monitoring form to jobs@rya.org.uk
Job description | Application form | Equality monitoring form
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Closing date for applications: 31 July 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 04 August 2025
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.
