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Auckland is known is as the City of Sails and nestled on the shores of it’s beautiful Hauraki Gulf is the Murrays Bay Sailing Club (MBSC). With some of the best sailing waters in the country the club has a proud history and enviable track record of producing performance sailors. The clubs history is rich with names of sailors recognised through national championships, Volvo Ocean Race, America’s Cup and the Olympics. Just as importantly we promote the sport of sailing, encourage young people to test themselves, learn new skills and develop a passion for sailing for life. Our aim is to continue this outstanding track record for the club.
In order to ensure our sailors are as good as they possibly can be MBSC runs a progressive training programme ranging from Learn to Sail (LTS) in our “plastic optimists” through our Learn to Race, Green, Open Optimist, P class, Starling, Laser, 420’s, 470’s, Techno sailboards and 29er’s fleets. Whilst the primary focus of the club is on junior sailors we also have a strong fleet of Zephyr dinghies sailed by our more mature sailors. We are also currently looking at other programmes in the short to medium term to meet the requirement of the community we service such as an adult LTS program.
The 2015/16 season will see another milestone for the club with the opening of our new club and facilities. This expansion means that for the first time in the club’s history we are looking for a Head Coach/ Club Manager to manage the day to day running of the club and coaching programme. The ideal candidate will bring the following attributes to the role:
Attributes
- A passion to work promote the love of sailing through their work with Murrays Bay Sailing Club and the community we service.
- A proven track record in managing coaching programmes over a number of classes simultaneously
- The ability to work with young sailors, their parents and volunteers to maximize their potential and deliver an outstanding experience.
- Ability to be flexible and proactive in the running of the club and the activities.
- Be honest, hardworking and independent when needed!
Qualifications/ Experience:
- Senior coaching qualifications from Yachting New Zealand or an equivalent national authority.
- Experience running a diverse and busy coaching programme – references will be required
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (i.e. with the correct visa or residency)
- Must have or able to gain the appropriate liquor licence qualifications to operate the club bar.
Key functions:
- Oversee access and use of club resources and facilities – including ensuring maintenance is undertaken as required
- Develop and manage the coaching roster for the season
- Act as Head Coach for the Learn to Sail programme
- Co-ordinate programmes with other class Head Coaches ensuring coaching plans are in place and promoted
- Liaise and assist the individual Class Reps to deliver coaching, training and racing for their classes
- Report back to Sailing and General committee on monthly basis
- Knowledge of boats and things nautical along with a mechanical affinity e.g. care of the club tractor
- The ability to be able to oversee the maintenance schedule of our RIBS and equipment.
- The ability to do little repairs and jobs around the club
Timing:
- Start date – On or before 1st September 2015 Finish date - On or before 22nd April 2016
- Note that the Club will be closed from 18th December 2015 through to 12th January 2016
The Package:
The remuneration package will recognise the skills and attributes that the successful applicant brings to the role.
The package will include accommodation at the club for up to 2 people.
Send your application to mbscrosters@gmail.com by 15th July 2015.
