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:
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Desirable:
The RYA offers a range of benefits which include:
Please review the full job description and send a completed application form and an equality monitoring form to jobs@rya.org.uk
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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.