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World Class Programme (WCP) Workshop Supervisor and Boat Technician

Royal Yachting Association


The Royal Yachting Association is a United Kingdom national governing body for sailing, dinghy sailing, yacht and motor cruising, sail racing, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing and personal watercraft and a leading representative for inland waterways cruising

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Job Posted
26 Jan 2025
Status
Full Time
Location
England
Closing date
21 Feb 2025

We are seeking a Workshop Supervisor and Boat Technician to join the RYA World Class Programme (WCP) team. This exciting role involves supporting ‘Medal Winning’ performance through the preparation and maintenance of a variety of Olympic sailing dinghies and boards and helping with the day to day running of the RYA World Class Programme workshop.

Your responsibilities as WCP Workshop Supervisor and Boat Technician will include:

  • Supporting the preparation, maintenance, and optimisation of equipment for Olympic sailing classes.
  • Assisting the Olympic Chief Technical Officer and Senior Boat Technician on technical projects.
  • Providing guidance on best practices to sailors and coaches using the Technical Unit.
  • Supervising and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in the workshop.
  • Delivering training in boat preparation techniques to sailors and coaches.

Who we’re looking for:

  • A reliable and self-motivated individual with excellent attention to detail.
  • Skilled in maintaining and servicing sailing dinghies and/or boards.
  • IT literate (Microsoft Office).
  • A team player with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
  • Possessing a full driving license.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

  • Powerboat driving experience (minimum PBL2).
  • Experience working within a medal-winning environment in Olympic Sailing.

How to Apply

Please click “Apply Now” to send a completed application form and an equality monitoring form to [email protected].

Click here for the full Job Description and Person Specification.


Additional Info

Status
Full Time
Job Type
Sports Technology
Sport
Yachting
Salary information
from £40,000

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