Key Responsibilities

Regatta and Fleet Management:

• Drafting and publication of all race documents ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strict adherence to rules and regulations
• Oversee RC boat assignments including managing the request process and coordinating with staff, stakeholders and partner organizations. Work with volunteers and Sailing Director to score regattas through Yacht Scoring and/or similar programs
• Manage the Race Committee volunteer sign-ups, partnering with Committee Chair to finalize committee assignments and selections

Operational Support:

• Serve as a contact for regatta inquiries around ratings, rules, formats, and fleet selection; develop/maintain knowledge to be an ongoing resource for sailors and stakeholders
• Step into other race-related roles as needed, including as markset bot operator, mark boat driver, race officer, etc.
• Be a visible and consistent presence with committees, members, and stakeholder partners

Technology Management

• Update/maintain Regatta and Race Committee webpages; ensure all digital content is always up-to-date, user-friendly and visually appealing
• Be the primary technical lead for JotForm and CERVIS; manage registration processes and ensure system functionality
• Serve as the lead technology / systems go-to resource for sailing program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; 5+ years’ experience in marine/sailing fields
• Direct experience in fleet, match, team, and distance racing
• Depth of understanding in race management procedures and logistics including rules, scoring, ratings, classes, formats
• Technical proficiency /willingness to learn Excel, creation of scoring systems, web platforms, form-building tools, volunteer registration systems
• Strong logistical and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a willingness to be a go-to resource for members, competitors, and staff
• Dedication to continued development in the field; the ideal candidate will have a desire to continue advancing as a race officer both nationally and internationally

About the New York Yacht Club:

Founded in 1844, the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) is one of the preeminent yacht clubs in the world, with locations in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island. The Club is a private, member-owned organization with a rich heritage of competitive sailing and a reputation for excellence in hospitality. Both the New York City clubhouse and Harbor Court in Rhode Island host a robust calendar of member events, private functions, cultural partnerships, and racing events throughout the year.

About Harbour Court: 

Harbour Court, the club's permanent waterfront facility, stands on eight acres overlooking Brenton's Cove in Newport, RI. The Club’s busy seasonable regatta schedule includes high profile events including North America’s oldest annual regatta, the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, in additional to Race Week, and other prestigious world championships. The club also supports an active Team Racing program while running a popular roster of member-only cruises and rendezvous.

Compensation and Benefits

The NYYC offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience for qualified candidates, plus a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package with health, dental, vision, 401(k), and generous paid time off. Relocation benefits may be considered.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

The New York Yacht Club is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. New York Yacht Club makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.