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Racing Officer
RYA Northern Ireland
Governing body for sailing and boating in Northern Ireland
Job Posted- 24 Dec 2024
Status- Contract - Fixed Term
- Part Time
Location- Northern Ireland
Closing date- 15 Jan 2025
Job Purpose
To support RYA NI and NI Sailing Team to deliver high quality programmes & events across the country and to support Pathway activity. The scope is across all RYA NI areas of work including performance and squad events, supporting key pathway events and programmes (for example, Youth Championships, Development Academy, Onboard Racing.) and to work closely within the new RYA Pathway Club programme.
Context
Hybrid role with both home, office (Sketrick House, Jubilee road, Newtownards, BT23 4YH, and travel requirements across NI (& UK)
Subject to 6-month probationary review.
RYA Staff benefits.
Contract Type: Part-time, 18-month contract with possibility of extension dependent on ongoing funding.
Hours: 17.5hours per week, evening/weekend work required
Key responsibilities:
- Delivery and management of the Development Academy Programme, with support from the Performance Manger and Workforce Officer.
- Work alongside the RYA NI Team to identify priority activity in clubs, class associations and centres.
- Work alongside the RYA NI Development Team to stimulate vibrant club and class racing training activity in clubs.
- Collaborate in wider work undertaken by RYA NI as appropriate.
- Support/deliver the logistics and maintaining of RYA NI owned equipment for pathway and non-pathway activities.
- Engage with pathway class representatives to support them in the delivery of an inclusive and engaging programme of class training and racing.
- Work with colleagues within RYA and RYA NI to actively promote and celebrate the activity and successes of the organisation.
- Undertake Continual Professional Development activity to ensure you are continually growing your skills and experiences relevant to the role.
- Ensure events have a consistent look and feel, including event logos and wider branding in promotional materials and at the venues (liaise with Marcoms Ex and Performance Manger).
- Lead on pre, during and post event preparation, venue bookings and liaison with providers, sponsors and other linked parties.
- Support the administration and logistics of Northern Ireland Sailing Team activity.
Location and flexible working
The role will involve travel to venues throughout Northern Ireland as well as occasional overnight stays and meetings across the UK. This role also requires work to be performed in the evening and at weekends.
How To Apply
To apply please click 'Apply Now' and submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing how you meet the essential
criteria in the Person Specification set out below, before 5pm on 15th January 2025 to our team.