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Yachting New Zealand is seeking to recruit Double Handed Olympic Class coaches on a contract basis to prepare crews for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Yachting New Zealand’s High Performance Vision is to maintain Olympic Yachting as a multiple medal winning sport in New Zealand. This role will support the YNZ HP Programme to deliver its three key goals:
1. To win multiple medals at Olympic Games
2. To fast track identified campaigns
3. To develop future Olympic campaigners
Reporting to the High Performance Director the Double Handed Coach/es will join a dedicated team of professional coaches who are working together to lead sailors to win multiple medals at the 2016 Olympic Games. The role/s are specifically focused on leading a double handed class to success at the 2016 Olympic Games.
The successful applicant/s will be able to demonstrate that they can lead an Olympic sailing campaign to pinnacle event success and add value in training and competition. They will be skilled at developing a trusting relationship with the sailors they are leading. In addition, they will be experienced, resourceful and be able to work effectively within a broad team of people both domestically and internationally.
Applications close midnight (New Zealand time) on Friday 13th December.
For application details and a copy of the job description please contact Dianne Logan email dianne@yachtingnz.org.nz or phone +64 9 361 4026